Vivienne

[Mynd]

I've just found out that I'm pregnant and I'm starting to think about names- early days obviously, but can't help it!

My mother died almost exactly a year ago and, while we had a really difficult relationship due to mental illness, I'd like to acknowledge her in some way. My DD (4) already shares her middle name, but it's just something I'd like to do again really. My partner knows about my difficulties with my mother, and I doubt he'd be happy with her name being used too blatantly. My Dad divorced my mother and he's a big part of our lives, so he'd probably find it hard too.

So, is there a variant or a part of the name I could use? The name is Vivienne.

Thank you!

I love it. Very elegant

Fabienne?

Me too, I really do. But I can't use it as it is. Just wondered if there was any variant, or name that had a similar feel (i.e. began Vi or Ve) that I could use as a nod without it being too in-your-face for my partner and father.

Thank you!

Ooh, that's nice!

Venetia ?

Vivi? Vida?

I like Vida a lot. No-one would think Ricky Martin, would they?

I seem to remember Veda being a Northumberland saint or something....

Also like Vivi, but it's sadly way too close, I think. Venetia is very pretty.

Viviana or Viveka?

Bibiana
Viviette
Vivia
Vianne
Vienna
Viatrix
Vibiana
Viola
Violet
Violetta
Vienne
Vida
Veda
Vega
Venus
Victoria
Verena
Victorine
Vera
Viorica
Veronica
Valerie
Valeria
Valentina
Vitalia
Violeta
Velia
Velda
Vevela
Vered
Verity
Verica
Vespera
Vanessa

I'd forgotten about Valerie! How cute!

And that's a fantastic list - thank you so so much everyone! Really helpful.

Vita. Also means life.

I went to school with a Vibekka which I think is pretty.

Valerie is amazing as is Violet

Verity

Verity

Viva.

It means life which seems a pretty positive statement especially in terms of the troubled relationship you had with your mother.

Not beginning with V, but Genevieve?

My favorite girls name of all time. So feminine. Genevieve a close second, so that's what I suggest!

Oh it's nice, pretty and elegant plus Vivi is nice as a nn

Oh that's a lovely idea! Definitely adding Genevieve