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Viv

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Girl Name day: December 2
Origin: Latin. Meaning: lively, full of life.
From the Latin vivianus, derived from vivus ("living"); the name is the French form of Saint Bibiana and the name of the Arthurian fairy.

Name day for Viv

December 2

Why this day? Viv is a short form of Viviane, and shares its name day.

Viv is celebrated in France, the United States and Brazil on December 2.

The story of the name Viv

Viv is a short form of Viviane. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — lively, full of life, and shares its name day, December 2.

On birth records, Viv is rarely written as such: the Vivs are Vivianes (52,900 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Viviane page. Viv is also a short form of Vivian, Vivienne, Vivianne.

Frequently asked questions about Viv

What does Viv mean?

Viv is a short form of Viviane, which means lively, full of life.

When is Viv's name day?

December 2, together with Viviane: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Viv a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Viviane.

Viv's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Viv

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth52%
  2. Tina59%
  3. Dyna59%
  4. Melda59%
  5. Lola60%
  6. Cerise61%
  7. Mado62%
  8. Zoé62%
  9. Lee-Lou62%
  10. Tess63%

Love potential for Viv

Bottom 10

  1. Tess42%
  2. Kate42%
  3. Asli46%
  4. Shade47%
  5. Melda48%
  6. Shona48%
  7. Tina49%
  8. Kendra49%
  9. Lola51%
  10. Cassidy51%

Professional potential for Viv

Bottom 10

  1. Rihanna44%
  2. Jehanne45%
  3. Dyna47%
  4. Lylou48%
  5. Kendra48%
  6. Meissa48%
  7. Zara48%
  8. Kayna48%
  9. Carla48%
  10. Maiwenn49%

Crush potential for Viv

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Melda44%
  3. Kate56%
  4. Rivka57%
  5. Iman58%
  6. Clothilde59%
  7. Ester59%
  8. Gaetane59%
  9. Isma60%
  10. Jehanne60%
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