Liv is a Nordic female given name derived from the

Old Norse Old Norse, Old Nordic, or Old Scandinavian, is a stage of development of North Germanic languages, North Germanic dialects before their final divergence into separate Nordic languages. Old Norse was spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia and t ...

"hlíf", which means "shelter" or "protection". In modern Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish it is also homophonous with the word "liv" meaning "life". In Norse mythology, Líf and Lífþrasir (Old Norse masculine name from líf and þrasir), were two humans foretold to survive

Ragnarök In Norse mythology, (; non, Ragnarǫk) is a series of events, including a great battle, foretelling the death of numerous great figures (including the gods Odin, Thor, Týr, Freyr, Heimdallr, and Loki), natural disasters, and the submers ...

and to repopulate the world. Sometimes Liv can be a shortened version of

Olivia Olivia may refer to: People * Olivia (name), including a list of people and fictional characters with the name * Olivia (singer) (Olivia Longott, born 1981), American singer * Olívia (basketball) (Carlos Henrique Rodrigues do Nascimento, born 1974 ...

Given name

* Liv Aasen (1928–2005), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party *

Liv Andersen Liv Andersen (9 August 1919 in Oslo – 21 March 1997) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Oppland in 1969, and was re-elected on three occasions. She had previously served as a deputy ...

(1919–1997), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party * Liv Arnesen (born 1953), Norwegian cross-country skier, adventurer, guide, and motivational speaker *

Liv Kjersti Bergman Liv Kjersti Bergman (born Liv Kjersti Eikeland; 20 March 1979 in Bergen) is a former Norwegian biathlete. She debuted in the World Cup in 1999 in Oberhof. Her best position so far is a second on the 15 km from Östersund in 2006. She partici ...

(born 1979), Norwegian biathlete *

Liv Boeree Olivia "Liv" Boeree (born 18 July 1984) is a British science communicator, television presenter and former professional poker player. She is a World Series of Poker and European Poker Tour champion, and is the only female player in history to w ...

(born 1984), British poker player, TV presenter, and model *

Liv Dawson Liv Dawson is an English pop singer-songwriter. She has released the ''Open Your Eyes'' and ''Bedroom'' EPs and the "Pushing 21" single. Career Dawson has played support slots for Tom Walker, Jessie Ware, Honne, and a UK & European tour wit ...

, British pop singer * Liv Dommersnes (1922–2014), Norwegian actress and reciter of poetry *

Liv Kristine Espenæs Liv Kristine Espenæs (born 14 February 1976) is a Norwegian singer who has performed and composed songs mostly for various subgenres of heavy metal music. She started her career in the music industry as a vocalist for the gothic metal band Th ...

(born 1976), Norwegian singer, former vocalist of the bands ''

Theatre of Tragedy Theatre of Tragedy was a Norwegian band from Stavanger, active between 1993 and 2010. They are best known for their earlier albums, which influenced the gothic metal genre. History Formation (1993) Theatre of Tragedy was founded on 2 October 19 ...

'' and '' Leaves' Eyes'' *

Liv Gjølstad Liv Gjølstad (born 9 January 1945) is a Norwegian judge. She was born in Tønsberg. She graduated with the cand.jur. degree from the University of Oslo in 1969. She worked under the Norwegian Parliamentary Ombudsman from 1971, as a presiding judg ...

(born 1945), Norwegian judge *

Liv Grete Skjelbreid Poirée Liv Grete Skjelbreid (born 7 July 1974) from Hålandsdal, Fusa, near the city of Bergen, Norway, Bergen in western Norway, is a former professional biathlon, biathlete. On 20 March 2006, Liv Grete announced her retirement, effective at the end of ...

(born 1974), Norwegian biathlete *

Liv Heløe Liv Heløe (born 3 February 1963) is a Norwegian actress and writer. Working as a professional actor from the age of 11, playing several significant parts on film and in the theatre in both classical and contemporary drama, she made her debut as ...

(born 1963), Norwegian actress and writer * Liv Jensen, Norwegian luger who competed in the late 1930s * Liv Køltzow (born 1945), Norwegian novelist, playwright, biographer and essayist *

Liv Løberg Liv Løberg (born 28 May 1949; former names Liv Else Lindeløf and Liv Ranes-Kendall) is a Norwegian practical nurse, a former politician for the Progress Party and a convicted felon. Her name came to mass media attention in Norway in June 201 ...

(born 1949), Norwegian practical nurse, organization leader and politician for the Progress Party * Liv Lindeland (born 1945), Norwegian model and actress * Liv Maessen, Australian pop singer *

Liv Mildrid Gjernes Liv Mildrid Gjernes (born 2 June 1954 in Lunde, in Telemark, Norway) is a Norwegian artist and has given name to the contemporary style of decoration, sculpture, and furniture design known as Gjernes style. She lives and has her atelier in Eidsf ...

(born 1954), Norwegian artist * Liv Monica Stubholt (born 1961), politician, investment director for Aker Clean Carbon * Liv Morgan (born 1994), American professional wrestler *

Liv Nysted Liv Nysted (27 August 1949 – 21 March 2010) was a Norwegian writer. She was born in Alvdal, and made her debut in 1985 with ''Alltid disse bildene på nippet til å bli synlige''. Later books include ''Samle på i morgen, vente til i går'' (198 ...

(1949–2010), Norwegian writer *

Liv Paulsen Liv Paulsen (29 November 1925 – 3 November 2001) was a Norwegian 100 metres sprinter and shot putter. She represented ''IL Viking'' in Stavanger. She finished eighth in the shot put final at the 1946 European Championships with a throw of 10.37 ...

(1925–2001), Norwegian 100 metres sprinter and shot putter *

Liv Sandven Liv Sandven (born 18 May 1946) is a Norwegian politician from the Christian Democratic Party. During her time as deputy mayor of Trondheim, the third largest city in Norway, she served as mayor from August 2001 to June 2002 in temporary replacemen ...

(born 1946), Norwegian politician from the Christian Democratic Party *

Liv Signe Navarsete Liv Signe Navarsete (born 23 October 1958 in Sogndal) is a Norwegian politician from the Centre Party. She has served as county governor of Vestland county since 2022. She previously served as Minister of Local Government and Modernisation (Norwa ...

(born 1958), Norwegian politician *

Liv Strædet Liv Strædet (born 21 October 1964 in Fredrikstad) is a former Norwegian football player who played for Norway women's national football team. She played on the Norwegian team that won silver medals at the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup ...

(born 1964), Norwegian football player *

Liv Stubberud Liv Stubberud (29 May 1930, in Rakkestad – 16 September 1997) was a Norwegian politician in the Labour Party. She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Østfold in 1973 and was re-elected on three occasions. She had previously served as ...

(1930–1997), Norwegian politician *

Liv Thorsen Liv Thorsen (31 May 1935 – 21 December 2021) was a Norwegian actress, best known for her role as Elna in the Norwegian situation comedy '' Mot i brøstet''. Thorsen died on 21 December 2021, at the age of 86.Liv Tomter Liv Tomter (27 August 1901 – 13 November 1978) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. Born in Nittedal, she was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Akershus in 1950, and was re-elected on three occasions. She had previously ...

(1901–1978), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party *

Liv Tyler Liv Rundgren Tyler (born Liv Rundgren; July 1, 1977) is an American actress, producer, singer and former model. She began a modeling career at age 14. She later decided to focus on acting and made her film debut in ''Silent Fall'' (1994); she ...

(born 1977), American actress and model *

Liv Ullmann Liv Johanne Ullmann (born 16 December 1938) is a Norwegian actress and film director. Recognised as one of the greatest European actresses of all time, Ullmann is known as the muse and frequent partner of filmmaker Ingmar Bergman. She acted in m ...

(born 1938), Norwegian actress and film director *

Liv Lisa Fries Liv Lisa Fries (born 31 October 1990) is a German actress who has appeared in several films and who gained an international following as the female lead Charlotte Ritter in the German TV series ''Babylon Berlin'', which first premiered in 2017. ...

(born 1990), German actress

Fictional characters

Liv Chenka This is a list of fictional characters who were companions of the Doctor, in various spin-off media based on the long-running British science fiction television series, '' Doctor Who''. A Amy Amy, portrayed by Ciara Janson, is a compani ...

, character of the BBC science-fiction series ''

Doctor Who ''Doctor Who'' is a British science fiction television series broadcast by the BBC since 1963. The series depicts the adventures of a Time Lord called the Doctor, an extraterrestrial being who appears to be human. The Doctor explores the u ...

'' * Liv Flaherty, character from the British soap opera '' Emmerdale'' * Liv Moore, main character on the TV series

iZombie ''iZombie'', originally titled ''I, Zombie'', is a comic book series created by writer Chris Roberson and artist Michael Allred, published by DC Comics' Vertigo imprint beginning in 2010. The series deals with Gwen Dylan ( née Gwendolyn Price ...

* Liv Rooney, one of the main characters of the Disney Channel sitcom ''

Liv and Maddie ''Liv and Maddie'', also known as ''Liv and Maddie: Cali Style'' for the fourth season, is an American comedy television series created by John D. Beck and Ron Hart that aired on Disney Channel from July 19, 2013 to March 24, 2017. The series ...

'' * Liv, character played by Kate Hudson in Bride Wars film {{given name Norwegian feminine given names