Vivian or Vivienne

Capechick2007 · December 2011

Which spelling and why?

TheWop · December 2011

Vivian. Less letters. Simple. Also I would pronounce Vivienne as Viv-ee-enn.

24hourbride · December 2011

Vivienne!!!

This was actually at the top of the list for DD's name when she was born- I love the French spelling, it adds a touch of elegance and class. My middle name is Jeanne- and even though the name is common, the spelling has set it apart in so many situations. It really made my name more special overall. (IMHO)

My daughter just wasn't a Vivienne when we saw her though.... She's a Cadence through and through...

ETA: Also, you can just call her Vivi for short if you're concerned about her spelling it. Our girl is learning to write Cady before her full name...

rnfromtn · December 2011

I always thought Vivienne was a prettier spelling. My friend named her daughter Vivian and it grew on me more. Also, when I was pregnant my grandmother informed me that her middle name was Vivian. (Can't believe I didn't know that after 29 years of knowing her.) She always dropped hints that I should name my daughter Vivian after her, but we ended up having a boy. Sadly, she passed away in January and now Vivian is definitely on our short list eventhough one of my closest friends named her daughter that.

CiderWench · December 2011

I also think they are pronounced differently. To me:

Vivian = VIV-ee-un

Vivienne = vee-vee-ENN

I prefer the way Vivian looks and sounds.

ButternutSquash · December 2011

I prefer Vivienne. I don't really have a reason why honestly, I just do.

Loganswife · December 2011

Vivienne, I just like the way it looks.

guilletskichuk · December 2011

ButternutSquash:
I prefer Vivienne. I don't really have a reason why honestly, I just do.

This.

Under.the.Rose · December 2011

I strongly prefer the spelling "Vivienne" -- it looks prettier and more feminine to me

LolaBelle515 · December 2011

I agree with PP that Vivienne has a nice touch of class to it. Not confusing to read, but also more unique, too:)

easjer05 · December 2011

We're going with Vivienne because my husband's last name is French, so I think it flows better and looks prettier.

It could be pronounced differently (Vivienne = viv-vee-Enne, Vivian = VIV-ee-un), but for all practical purposes, people around me say it the same way.

twinmom2012 · December 2011

I like the pronunciation of Vivienne better, it's so pretty.

Jenna3128 · December 2011

I have been hooked on Vivienne. It seems so elegant and beautiful. Vivian seems more old-lady to me.

magnoliablossom00 · December 2011

easjer05:

We're going with Vivienne because my husband's last name is French, so I think it flows better and looks prettier.

It could be pronounced differently (Vivienne = viv-vee-Enne, Vivian = VIV-ee-un), but for all practical purposes, people around me say it the same way.

I prefer Vivian, but if your last name is French, definitely do Vivienne. Plus, the french pronunciation is gorgeous!!!