Liv \liv\ as a girl's name is pronounced liv, leev. It is of Old Norse origin, and the meaning of Liv is "defense". Also short form of Olivia. Made familiar by actress Liv Ullman. Actress Liv Tyler.

Baby names that sound like Liv are Livy and Liva. Other similar baby names are Liz, Lib, Lia, Lil, Lin, Viv and Ziv.