Vivi

The name Vivi is a Scandinavian abbreviation of Vivien and Vivian. Both names have their origins in the late Latin names Vivianus or Vibianus and are of Etruscan origin.

What does the name Vivi mean?

Vivi, as a female name, is a Scandinavian short form of Vivien and Vivian, which can be traced back to the late Latin names Vivianus and Vibianus. The meaning of the name in German is 'the living one', 'the lively one', or more broadly 'the joyful one'. Its roots can be found in the Latin term vivus, which means 'alive', 'lively', or 'full of life'. The name gained recognition through Saint Vivian, also known as 'the holy virgin and martyr Bibiana', who lived in the 3rd century and is venerated as a Roman saint. Variants of the name include Vivienne, Viviene, Vivienette, Viven, Viivi, Vivia, Vivina, and Vivila.

Where does the name Vivi come from?

The origin of the name Vivi is both Etruscan and Latin, meaning 'the living one'. The Etruscan and Latin word vivus stands for 'alive', 'lively', and 'full of life'. The name is common in the Scandinavian languages Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish.

How do you pronounce Vivi?

The pronunciation of the name Vivi is short, rhythmic, and lively. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'VI-vi' [ˈviːvi], with the bright, long I-syllable repeated. This doubling gives the name a swinging, friendly sound, making Vivi playful and modern – light, clear, and full of energy.

When is the name day of Vivi?

Vivi celebrates its name day on August 28 and December 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Vivi is a popular name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2005 at 882nd. In the last ten years, Vivi has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it 3,920th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,091st.

Nicknames & pet names

Vi / Viki / Viv

Similar first names

Famous people

• Nefeltari Vivi (anime character from 'One Piece')