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At a Glance
- 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
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
VY-oh-letIPA /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.
Names Like Violet
These names share Violet’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Violet mean?
The violet flower (purple-blue). (Source: Wiktionary)
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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