I've lived in France all my life, and I've never heard this as a name except on this site. It doesn't sound like a recent coinage, since -enne names are out of fashion at the moment. Maybe I'm wrong, but still, I've never heard this before.
Vienne is one of the original 83 departments of France, established on March 4, 1790 during the French Revolution. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Poitou, Touraine, and Berry.
This is a beautiful name. My adorable little niece's name is Vienna, but I also like this version of the name.
― Anonymous User 8/8/2008
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Vienne is a French city of great historical significance. It was the site of the 1311-1312 Council of Vienne, presided over by Pope Clement V, in which the Knights Templar were disbanded. The council was held there because, as a Roman province, Vienne was outside the jurisdiction of King Philip IV of France. As a Roman province, inhabitants of Vienne enjoyed both French and Roman citizenship. Today, the city of Vienne is known for its many (mostly) intact Roman artifacts including temples, a bath house, and even a coliseum. Vienne is also noted for its unique architecture.
― Anonymous User 1/2/2008
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My daughter's name is Xandria Vienne. (We call her "Xanzie" for short.) I get constant compliments on the name "Vienne", while most people think her first name is cute but a little confusing. If I had it to do over again, I might use Vienne as her first name instead.