Viivi

Viivi is a female given name primarily used in Finland. It is the Finnish form of Vivian, a name whose Latin root Vivianus is associated with the word vivus, meaning alive or lively. The form Viivi has been in use since the 20th century and remains a recognizable part of Finnish naming, though it is not among the most common names.

In Finnish popular culture, Viivi is also the name of the central female character in the long-running comic strip Viivi ja Wagner. The strip features Viivi in everyday situations and interactions with Wagner, a vampire, and is one of the best-known Finnish comic forms that contributed to the name’s visibility.

Diminutives and nicknames for Viivi commonly include Vivi, used as affectionate forms of the name. While Viivi is most commonly encountered in Finland, it may appear in Finnish-language media and literature more broadly.

Overall, Viivi is regarded as a distinctly Finnish given name with cultural associations in Finland through literature and comics, while retaining the broader international link to the name Vivian.