Viv

Meaning of Viv

Viv is a charming and versatile name that is predominantly given to baby girls. Originating from English, Viv has a simple yet elegant pronunciation of "viv" (/vɪv/). It can also be seen as a diminutive or nickname for the more elaborate names Vivienne and Vivian. The name Viv has been bestowed upon a small number of newborns in the United States, with 5 occurrences in 1960, ranking at 6388. With its streamlined sound and chic associations, Viv is an excellent choice for parents seeking a modern and distinctive name for their little girl.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as viv (/vɪv/)

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Notable People Named Viv

Viv Richards - Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards, a retired cricketer from Antigua, is widely considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time and played a key role in the West Indies' victory in the 1979 Cricket World Cup.
Viv Anderson - Vivian Alexander Anderson is a former English professional footballer who made history as the first black player to represent England's senior men's national team.
Viv Albertine - Viviane Katrina Louise Albertine is a renowned Australian-born British musician, singer, songwriter, and writer, best known as the guitarist for the punk band the Slits and a former member of Flowers of Romance.
Viv Groskop is a British journalist, writer, and comedian known for her work in various publications and her involvement in stand-up comedy and podcast hosting.
Viv Nicholson - Vivian "Viv" Nicholson gained fame for her declaration to "spend, spend, spend" after her husband's lottery win, leading to years of media attention due to their extravagant spending and her tumultuous life.
Viv Woodward - Vivian Woodward was a Welsh professional footballer known for playing in the Football League and representing Wales in a wartime international match in 1941.
Viv Thomas - Vivian "Viv" Leonard Thomas is a prolific British producer of adult films, known for specializing in lesbian and foot fetish content, and has created popular titles such as the Pink Velvet trilogy and The Art of Kissing series.
Viv Lumsden - Vivien Dale Victoria Lumsden is a former newsreader on the Scottish TV news programme, Scotland Today, and previously worked on BBC Scotland's Reporting Scotland.
Viv Randall - Herbert Vivian "Viv" Randall was an Australian rules footballer known for his time playing with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Viv Valentine - Vivian Guy Valentine was a prominent Australian rules footballer and coach in the Victorian Football League.
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