Vivian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Vivian Name at a Glance

Name	Vivian
Meaning	Variant of Vivien, the Lady of the Lake In Malory's 'Mort dArthur'. Also Merlin's enchantress.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Vivian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Vivian means “Variant of Vivien, the Lady of the Lake In Malory's 'Mort dArthur'. Also Merlin's enchantress”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Vivian Name Origin

Our database records Vivian under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Vivian a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Vivian is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Vivian

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