Alive or lively
Vianne is a French diminutive form of Viviane, which ultimately derives from the Latin name Vivianus. It carries the connotation of being full of life or animated. The name gained international recognition through the protagonist of the novel and film Chocolat.
About 10 girls were named Vianne in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist and expert chocolatier · Chocolat
Canadian academic and university president
