Liv is a Nordic female given name derived from the Old Norse "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 and to repopulate the world.
Sometimes Liv can be a shortened version of Olivia.
Contents
Given name
Liv Aasen (1928–2005), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
Liv Andersen (1919–1997), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
Liv Arnesen (born 1953), Norwegian cross-country skier, adventurer, guide, and motivational speaker
Liv Kjersti Bergman (born 1979), Norwegian biathlete
Liv Boeree (born 1984), British poker player, TV presenter, and model
Liv Dawson, British pop singer
Liv Dommersnes (1922–2014), Norwegian actress and reciter of poetry
Liv Kristine Espenæs (born 1976), Norwegian singer
Liv Lisa Fries (born 1990), German actress
Liv Mildrid Gjernes (born 1954), Norwegian artist
Liv Gjølstad (born 1945), Norwegian judge
Liv Heløe (born 1963), Norwegian actress and writer
Liv Jensen, Norwegian luger who competed in the late 1930s
Liv Køltzow (1945–2025), Norwegian novelist, playwright, biographer and essayist
Liv Lindeland (born 1945), Norwegian model and actress
Liv Løberg (born 1949), Norwegian practical nurse, organization leader and politician for the Progress Party
Liv Maessen, Australian pop singer
Liv McGill (born 2006), American basketball player
Liv Morgan (born 1994), American professional wrestler
Liv Signe Navarsete (born 1958), Norwegian politician
Liv Nysted (1949–2010), Norwegian writer
Liv Paulsen (1925–2001), Norwegian 100 metres sprinter and shot putter
Liv Sandven (born 1946), Norwegian politician from the Christian Democratic Party
Liv Grete Skjelbreid (born 1974), Norwegian biathlete
Liv Strædet (born 1964), Norwegian football player
Liv Stubberud (1930–1997), Norwegian politician
Liv Monica Stubholt (born 1961), politician, investment director for Aker Clean Carbon
Liv Thorsen (1935–2021), Norwegian actress
Liv Tomter (1901–1978), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
Liv Tyler (born 1977), American actress and model
Liv Ullmann (born 1938), Norwegian actress and film director
Fictional characters
Liv Chenka, character of the BBC science-fiction series Doctor Who
Liv Flaherty, character from the British soap opera Emmerdale
Liv Moore, main character on the TV series iZombie
Olivia "Liv" Rooney, one of the main title characters of the Disney Channel sitcom Liv and Maddie
Liv, character played by Kate Hudson in Bride Wars film
Liv, playable dancer in Just Dance 2023 Edition within the song Bring Me to Life by Evanescence.
Liv Parker, character played by Penelope Mitchell in the 2009 drama series The Vampire Diaries.