Flavien

Flavien is a masculine given name of French origin. It is derived from the Latin name Flavianus, which in turn comes from Flavius, a Roman gens name associated with the idea of yellow or golden. The meaning is often rendered as “golden,” “blond,” or “yellow-haired.” The French form Flavien emerged in late antiquity and medieval records, and it has persisted as a given name in French-speaking regions.

In usage terms, Flavien is most common in France and other Francophone areas such as Belgium and parts of Canada. It is relatively uncommon compared with more popular contemporary names, but it remains in occasional use, particularly among families with a classical or Catholic naming tradition. The name is associated with the historical Latin Flavianus, a form borne by several early Christian figures; this link has given Flavien a certain ceremonial resonance in Christian communities.

Variants and related forms include Flavianus and Flavius in Latin, Flavian in English, Flavio in Italian and Spanish, and Flavien as the standard French form. The name has no widely used diminutive and is generally used in full.