The name vivien is of latin origin and means alive or full of life. it is derived from the latin word vivus, which means alive or living. vivien is a name often given to girls and is associated with … Vivien as a girls' name (also used less widely as boys' name vivien) has its root in latin, and the name vivien means lively. Vivien is an alternate spelling of vivian (latin):

After completing her drama school education, leigh appeared in small roles in four films in 1935 and progressed to the role of heroine in fire over england (1937).