This page brings together 24 English names that start with the letter V, running alphabetically from “Valentine” to “Vivien.” These names range from timeless classics to elegant vintage revivals, covering male, female, and unisex options. People use lists like this to find baby names, explore meanings, or simply enjoy the history and charm behind each choice.
English names are personal names commonly used in English-speaking countries, drawn from Latin, Greek, French, Welsh, and many other roots. Many carry deep meanings or famous associations, like “Victoria,” which honors the long-reigning British queen and still feels regal today.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Gender, Origin, Meaning, Famous Namesakes, and Description.
Name: This shows you the exact spelling of each name, so you can compare options and see how each one looks written out.
Gender: This tells you whether a name is typically used for boys, girls, or both, helping you quickly narrow your choices.
Origin: This points to the language or culture a name comes from, giving you helpful background on its roots and cultural ties.
Meaning: This explains what each name actually means, so you can choose one that fits the qualities or values you care about.
Famous Namesakes: This lists well-known people or characters who share the name, giving you a sense of its reputation and real-world feel.
Description: This gives you a short summary of each name’s style, history, and personality, helping you decide if it suits your taste.
English names
| Name | Gender | Origin | Meaning | Famous Namesakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine | Unisex | Latin | Strong, healthy | Valentine Warner, Saint Valentine |
| Valerie | Female | Latin | Strong, valiant | Valerie Harper, Valerie Bertinelli |
| Vanessa | Female | Literary/Greek | Butterfly (invented name) | Vanessa Redgrave, Vanessa Williams |
| Vera | Female | Latin/Slavic | Faith, truth | Vera Wang, Vera Lynn |
| Vernon | Male | French | Alder grove | Vernon Kay, Vernon Dursley (fiction) |
| Victor | Male | Latin | Conqueror, winner | Victor Hugo, Victor Garber |
| Victoria | Female | Latin | Victory | Queen Victoria, Victoria Beckham |
| Vincent | Male | Latin | Conquering, prevailing | Vincent van Gogh, Vincent Price |
| Viola | Female | Latin | Violet (flower) | Viola Davis, Viola (Shakespeare character) |
| Violet | Female | Latin | Purple flower | Violet Affleck, Violet Beauregarde (fiction) |
| Virginia | Female | Latin | Maiden, virgin | Virginia Woolf, Virginia Madsen |
| Virgil | Male | Latin | Staff bearer | Virgil (Roman poet), Virgil Abloh |
| Vivian | Unisex | Latin | Alive, lively | Vivian Leigh, Vivian Maier |
| Vivienne | Female | French/Latin | Alive, full of life | Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt |
| Valeria | Female | Latin | Strength, health | Valeria Golino, Valeria Mazza |
| Vance | Male | English | Marshland, dweller near marsh | Vance Joy, J.D. Vance |
| Vaughn | Male | Welsh/English | Small, little | Vince Vaughn, Vaughn Monroe |
| Verity | Female | Latin | Truth | Verity Lambert, Verity (Colleen Hoover novel) |
| Veronica | Female | Latin/Greek | True image | Veronica Lake, Veronica Mars (fiction) |
| Vince | Male | Latin | Conquering (short form of Vincent) | Vince Vaughn, Vince Lombardi |
| Vinnie | Male | Latin | Conquering (diminutive of Vincent) | Vinnie Jones, Vinnie Paul |
| Vada | Female | English/Latin | Knowledge, or from Nevada | Vada Sultenfuss (My Girl character) |
| Vesta | Female | Latin | Hearth, home | Vesta (Roman goddess), Vesta Tilley |
| Vivien | Unisex | Latin | Alive, lively | Vivien Leigh, Vivien Thomas |