Vivian
Americannoun
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Arthurian Legend. Also Vivien an enchantress, the mistress of Merlin: known as the Lady of the Lake.
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Also Vivien, Vivienne a male or female given name: from a Latin word meaning “alive.”
noun
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Her 50-something protagonist, Alan Anderson, and his socially striving wife Vivian, are at least about to start thinking about where their family is going to go, once Alan retreats to a backyard playhouse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
"I began playing music at 15," recalled Vivian Hansen, a former crooner at Park Street's Trincas restaurant.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
“Consumers are entering this period of geopolitical stress from a relatively solid position,” said Vivian Chen, financial market economist at Nationwide.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
Vivian Grenald, JSerra, 6-2, Jr.: She averaged 19.6 points and 10.2 rebounds for the 21-9 Lions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2026
“My warm-ups,” Vivian replied as if it were obvious.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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