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Violet

A beautiful name that evokes imagery of flowers, Violet comes from the Latin viola and means “purple.” Primarily a girl’s name, Violet is a wonderful option if you wish to choose a botanical name as beloved as Rose, Daisy, and Lily. This gentle title was incredibly popular in the Victorian era and hit the charts again in 2015. Violet is a much-loved name in the literary and media community, featuring in famous tales such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Disney’s The Incredibles. Many celebrities have also chosen to name their baby Violet, which may be why it has soared in popularity. Baby Violet will undoubtedly wear this name with pride, emanating the idyllic aura of purple flowers wherever they go.
Latin Female
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Meaning

Purple

Popularity

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Pronunciation

VIE-uh-lit

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Traits

  • Graceful
  • Feminine
  • Creative
  • Intelligent

Compatibility

Violet pairs well with classic names like Lily or Rose for siblings. It also makes a lovely middle name choice for longer first names. Culturally, Violet fits in well with nature-inspired or vintage naming styles.

Graceful Feminine Creative Intelligent

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Violet Jessop

Violet Jessop

Maritime stewardess and nurse

Born: October 2, 1887 · Bahia Blanca, Argentina

Portrait of Violet Oakley

Violet Oakley

Artist

Born: June 10, 1874 · Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Portrait of Violet Bonham Carter

Violet Bonham Carter

Politician and writer

Born: April 15, 1887 · London, England

Portrait of Violet MacMillan

Violet MacMillan

Actress

Born: November 13, 1887 · Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Portrait of Violet Farebrother

Violet Farebrother

Actress

Born: December 22, 1888 · London, England

Portrait of Violet Kazue de Cristoforo

Violet Kazue de Cristoforo

Artist and fashion designer

Born: October 18, 1931 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Violet Original form
  • Violette French
  • Violeta Spanish
  • Виолет Russian
  • ויולט Hebrew
  • Devanagari
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • वायलेट (Vāyleṭ) Devanagari
  • バイオレット (Baioretto) Japanese
  • 紫罗兰 (Zǐluólán) Chinese
  • 바이올렛 (Baioleth) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Violet

What does Violet mean?
Purple
What is the origin of Violet?
Violet has Latin origins.
Is Violet popular?
Violet has been viewed 144 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Violet?
Similar names include Keanu, Malaika, Bernardo, Vanessa, Chichi.
How do you pronounce Violet?
Violet is pronounced VIE-uh-lit.

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