Names starting with V
98 first names starting with V. Each links to meaning and origin.
How Names in This Category Differ
Names starting with V span multiple origins and popularity bands. Distribution follows our dataset: each name is tagged by gender, origin, and usage. Popularity and structure differ—some letters favor short, punchy names; others include longer classical forms. First-letter filtering helps parents narrow by sound and alliteration potential. To choose: compare syllable count with your surname, check origin for cultural fit, and review popularity trends. See Popular names and Trending names for rank context. Filter by gender via boy, girl, or unisex names. Browse by letter, Names by style, and Last name compatibility offer additional filters.
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Top popular and more unique names starting with V.
Short Names Starting With V
- Van – From the family of.
- Vayu – Wind; air; breath of life; vital force.
- Veer – Brave; hero; warrior; courageous.
- Vera – A girl name of Italy origin.
- Vida – Life; alive; vital; living.
Short names (four letters or fewer) starting with V are easy to spell and remember. They work well as first or middle names and pair with longer surnames. Each name above links to its full meaning, origin, and popularity.
Unique Names Starting With V
- Vadim – Ruler; disputant; arguer; to know.
- Vaibhav – Grandeur; glory; magnificence; splendid prosperity.
- Vaishnavi – Follower of Vishnu; devoted to Vishnu; divine consort; sacred worshipper.
- Valen – Strong; healthy; vigorous; valiant.
- Valencia – Strength; vigour; brave; valiant city.
These names starting with V are less common in current rankings, offering a distinctive choice. Each links to meaning, origin, and popularity so you can compare with more popular options.
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- Vadim — Ruler; disputant; arguer; to know.
- Vaibhav — Grandeur; glory; magnificence; splendid prosperity.
- Vaishnavi — Follower of Vishnu; devoted to Vishnu; divine consort; …
- Valen — Strong; healthy; vigorous; valiant.
- Valencia — Strength; vigour; brave; valiant city.
- Valentin — Strong; healthy; vigorous; valiant.
- Valentine — Strong; healthy.
- Valerian — Strong; healthy; vigorous; robust valour.
- Valerie — Strong; healthy.
- Valerio — Strong; healthy; valiant; to be well.
- Valery — Strong; healthy; valiant; to be well.
- Valeska — Strong; healthy; valiant; vigorous strength.
- Valkyrie — Chooser of the slain; battle maiden; warrior spirit; di…
- Van — From the family of.
- Vance — Marsh; fen.
- Vanda — Wanderer; tribe; family; Slavic wanderer.
- Vanden — From the valley; lowland dweller; marsh settlement; riv…
- Vander — From the; of the; place association; territorial link.
- Vanessa — Butterfly.
- Vania — God is gracious; gift of God; divine favour.
- Vanora — White wave; fair phantom; blessed spirit; white spirit.
- Vanshika — Flute; bamboo reed; melodious pipe; musical grace.
- Vardaan — Boon; divine gift; blessing; sacred favour.
- Varsha — Rain; monsoon; shower; season of renewal.
- Varun — God of water; ocean; universe; all-encompassing.
- Varvara — Foreign; stranger; barbarian; exotic grace.
- Vashti — Beautiful; excellent; best; lovely one.
- Vasiliki — Royal; kingly; regal; of the king.
- Vasilios — King; royal; sovereign; imperial ruler.
- Vassilia — Royal; kingly; regal; of the king.
- Vaughn — Small; little; diminutive; modest stature.
- Vayu — Wind; air; breath of life; vital force.
- Vedansh — Part of the Vedas; sacred knowledge; divine scripture; …
- Vedanshi — Part of the Vedas; sacred knowledge; divine scripture; …
- Vedant — End of the Vedas; ultimate knowledge; sacred wisdom.
- Vedika — Altar; raised platform; sacred knowledge; Vedic wisdom.
- Veer — Brave; hero; warrior; courageous.
- Veera — Brave; courageous; heroic; valiant warrior.
- Venba — Classical verse; Tamil metre; poetic form; sacred hymn.
- Venkata — Lord of Venkata hill; divine protector; sacred mountain…
- Venus — Love; beauty; desire; goddess of love.
- Vera — Faith.
- Verity — Truth; honesty; sincerity; faithfulness.
- Verna — Spring; springtime; youthful; fresh.
- Vernon — Alder grove; place of alders; green woodland; spring se…
- Veronika — True image; she who brings victory; honest icon.
- Vesna — Spring; renewal; vernal season; youthful bloom.
- Vesper — Evening star; west; evening prayer; twilight radiance.
- Vicente — Conquering; victorious; prevailing; triumphant.
- Vicki — Victory.
- Vicky — Victory; conqueror; triumphant; prevailing laurel.
- Victoire — Victory; conqueror; triumphant; success.
- Vida — Life; alive; vital; living.
- Vidharth — Wealth of knowledge; learned; wise scholar.
- Vidhitsa — Knowledge; learning; wisdom; enlightened understanding.
- Vidit — Known; understood; learned; enlightened one.
- Viggo — War; battle; fight; warrior spirit.
- Vikas — Development; progress; expansion; growth.
- Vikram — Valorous; stride; prowess; courageous step.
- Viktor — Conqueror; victor.
- Viktoria — Victory; conqueror; triumphant; success.
- Vimal — Pure; spotless; stainless; immaculate.
- Vincent — Conquering.
- Vincenza — Conquering; victorious; prevailing; triumphant.
- Vincenzo — Conquering.
- Vinh — Glory; honour; eternal; prosperity.
- Vinoth — Pleasant; agreeable; charming; delightful.
- Viola — Violet.
- Violaine — Violet; purple flower; modest bloom.
- Violeta — Violet; purple flower; modest bloom.
- Viraj — Sovereignty; splendour; ruler; majesty.
- Viransh — Part of a hero; brave fragment; courageous portion; her…
- Virasat — Heritage; inheritance; legacy; ancestral tradition.
- Virat — Majestic; massive; heroic; supreme cosmic form.
- Virgil — Staff bearer; flourishing; vigorous; flourishing branch…
- Virginia — Pure; maiden.
- Vishal — Great; grand; vast; magnificent.
- Vishnu — All-pervading; preserver; divine protector.
- Vitaly — Life; vital; lively; full of life.
- Vithuran — Special child; unique one; distinguished youth; preciou…
- Vithushan — Prosperity; wealth; abundance; flourishing.
- Vito — Life; alive; vital; living.
- Vittoria — Victory; conqueror; triumphant; success.
- Vittorio — Victory; conqueror; triumphant; success.
- Vivan — Full of life; lively; radiant; full of energy.
- Vivek — Wisdom; discrimination; discernment; enlightened judgme…
- Vivia — Alive; lively; full of life; vital.
- Viviana — Alive; lively.
- Vlad — Ruler; to rule; power; sovereign authority.
- Vladimir — Great ruler.
- Vladislav — Rule glory; glorious ruler; famed power.
- Vladyslava — Rule glory; glorious ruler; famed sovereignty; illustri…
- Vliet — Stream; brook; watercourse; flowing channel.
- Vrinda — Tulsi; sacred basil; cluster; divine grove.
- Vrishank — Lord Shiva; bull-marked; sacred bull; divine ascetic.
- Vrushti — Rain; shower; downpour; monsoon blessing.
- Vukasin — Son of the wolf; wolf cub; lupine heir; fierce protecto…
- Vy — Willow; flexible; graceful; gentle strength.
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