Vienna

Place name, “forest stream, white fort”

Sharp, sleek, and totally stylish, Vienna has been catching parents’ attention in recent years, entering the US Top 1000 in 2015, and more recently, appearing at #434. Also popular in England and Wales — where it ranks at #241 — and The Netherlands — where it features as Viënna and Vienna — it could make an interesting alternative to Sienna or Vivienne, a route to nicknames Vivi and Vinnie, or represent a love of travel.

Vienna is brought to you today by Nameberry Guest Writer, Vienna!

It’s my name, so I’m definitely biased, but I love how it’s somewhat rare but still common enough to not be difficult to pronounce. The downsides of the name only come with what it’s associated with. While the city itself is beautiful, and the song by Billy Joel is iconic, I will admit, to save time during introductions I will often just say my name is “Vienna, like the sausage”. It’s not as glamorous, but it does make me more memorable and leads to a good icebreaker!

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