Vivian or Viviane?

nilly5

I'm not expecting but we're planning on trying pretty soon, and I'm hoping for a girl! I'm really liking the name Vivian but unsure of how I should spell it and what is a good middle name for it.

Viviane Rose

Viviane Grace

Viviane Jean

What do you think?

kararae55

Vivian for sure.

hjk5000

I've only ever seen it spelled Vivian or Vivienne, (pronounced like Adrienne).  Nice names btw.

*Scuzzlebutt*

I prefer Vivienne.

Out of your choices though - Vivian.

LaLaaaa

I like Vivian or Vivienne.  Viviane almost seems like it should be pronounced differently...?  Beautiful name!

nilly5

hjk5000:

I've only ever seen it spelled Vivian or Vivienne, (pronounced like Adrienne).  Nice names btw.

haha I guess I never thought of that! lol...thanks tho! I kind of like it like that...Vivienne...

Thank you Pretty Woman & Ya-Ya Sisterhood lol

KoalaBear103

I like Vivian or the Angelina baby version, Vivienne

gjkhjr01

Viviane Jean

lovemytwoboys

I prefer Vivienne (and love this name).

Out of your choices though, I would go with the spelling Vivian. I prefer Grace out of those 3 middle name choices.

HappyMrsK

I like Vivian Rose or Vivian Grace.

To me, the spelling Viviane looks like Viv-ee-aine (rhymes with window pane)

JilliansMoma

kararae55:

Vivian for sure.

I agree! 

pinkmonkee

I prefer the spelling with an "e" because in France Vivian without the "e" is a boy's name and it reminds me of that.

Puppylove*85

My favorite spelling is Vivienne.  I prefer Vivian from your choices.

crwel1048

I love Vivian! A friend from work has a little girl name Vivian and she is the cutest little thing!

*Mrs*M*

kararae55:

Vivian for sure.

hislady922

I think Vivian (with that spelling!) is a GREAT name!  I love Rose for a mn!

BrideBuddies

I just find this whole Vivian trend hilarious.  My mother's name is Vivian and she hates it with a fiery passion.

strangebird

Viviane=Vih-vee-ayne. I hope that's not the pronunciation you're going for.

Go with Vivian, or Vivienne, my preference.

beap

i like Vivienne Grace. Rose is my 2nd choice for middle name. viviane looks like it should be pronounced vivi-ann instead of vivi-en the traditional way to say it.

nilly5

BrideBuddies:

I just find this whole Vivian trend hilarious.  My mother's name is Vivian and she hates it with a fiery passion.

Vivian/Vivienne is a trendy name?....since when? I havent seen it on any top name lists?

SarahZ05

If you want the E, prepare for her to be called Vivi-ANNE.

Of the middle names, Vivian Rose or Vivian Grace.

jessicadw

Love Vivian Jane!

KINZYD

I like all your mn choices! I really like the name, but spelled Vivienne.

BrideBuddies

nilly5:

BrideBuddies:

I just find this whole Vivian trend hilarious.  My mother's name is Vivian and she hates it with a fiery passion.

Vivian/Vivienne is a trendy name?....since when? I havent seen it on any top name lists?

Ever since Angelina Jolie named her baby this.. it's been a very frequent post subject on this website anyway.  Five years ago you NEVER heard the name used, except for older women.  That's how I'd judge that it's become very trendy.  And I'd suspect it's rising fast on the SSN list, tho I have not looked for it.

starlight8323

BrideBuddies:

Ever since Angelina Jolie named her baby this.. it's been a very frequent post subject on this website anyway.  Five years ago you NEVER heard the name used, except for older women.  That's how I'd judge that it's become very trendy.  And I'd suspect it's rising fast on the SSN list, tho I have not looked for it.

It disappeared from the SSA list in 1930. It first reappeared in 2009 at 532!!!!

But it's not just b/c of Angelina. 

It's also because so many ladies right now are looking for "Old" names: https://nameberry.com/blog/2009/11/10/old-lady-names-ready-for-the-next-wave/

Plus: the 100 year rule: https://nameberry.com/blog/2010/01/15/1910-baby-names-testing-the-100-year-rule/

Quizzle

We're using Vivian for our daughter....

I really dislike the Vivienne spelling.

You should have heard the swearing at our house when Angelina Jolie named her daughter Vivienne. We've had that named picked out for a good 4 years. It has gone up in popularity -- Vivian is in the 160s now -- but I think it's still at a point we're comfortable with it. It's not going to be like Sophia.  It's been lurking in the mid to low 200s for a while.

nilly5

haha I guess I dont keep up on popular babies anymore lol I had no idea that she named her baby Vivienne lol Oh well, older names are becoming more trendy now a days so....I dont think if I have a lil girl shes gonna be going to school with another Vivienne

Baby*Kisses

beap:

i like Vivienne Grace. Rose is my 2nd choice for middle name. viviane looks like it should be pronounced vivi-ann instead of vivi-en the traditional way to say it.

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