Violet

At a Glance: Name: Violet – Meaning: the violet flower (purple-blue) – Origin: English (19th-century flower name, ultimately from Latin viola via French violette) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: VY-oh-let

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Violet is a 19th-century English flower name, taken straight from the purple-blue violet blossom by way of French violette and ultimately Latin viola. It's pronounced VY-oh-let, and it carries a bohemian, free-spirited, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel while still reading as a classic choice. If you picture a small purple flower when you hear the name, you've got its meaning exactly right.

Meaning & Origin of Violet

Meaning: The violet flower (purple-blue).

Origin: English (19th-century flower name, ultimately from Latin viola via French violette).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Violet

Phonetic: VY-oh-let   IPA: /ˈvaɪəlɪt/

Popularity of Violet

Violet ranked #15 on the SSA list in 2024, with 6,972 babies given the name — and that's also its highest rank on record across the full 1880-2024 data range.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Violet mean?

The violet flower (purple-blue). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Violet)

How do you pronounce Violet?

Violet is pronounced VY-oh-let (IPA: /ˈvaɪəlɪt/).

Is Violet a popular name right now?

Violet is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #15 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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