Meaning & Origin
a female given name
Vivianne is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, a variant spelling of Viviane or Vivian, from the Latin vivus meaning 'alive' or 'full of life.' In Arthurian legend, Vivianne (also known as the Lady of the Lake) was the magical enchantress who raised Lancelot and gave Excalibur to King Arthur.
Vivianne has the Arthurian magic of the Lady of the Lake — she raises heroes and guards sacred objects. The -anne ending gives it a French literary quality that Vivian alone doesn't quite have. A name of enchantment and ancient power.