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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Violet (the flower)
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- vee-oh-LET
Violette is a French girl's name meaning violet, the flower, and it's pronounced vee-oh-LET. It has a romantic, storybook feel with a vintage, nature-inspired and outdoorsy touch, like something pressed between the pages of an old book or tucked into a garden path.
Meaning & Origin of Violette
Meaning: Violet (the flower).
Origin: French.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Violette
vee-oh-LETIPA /viːoʊˈlɛt/
Popularity of Violette
Violette ranked #964 in the U.S. in 2024, with 270 babies given the name. Its peak was back in 1908, when it reached #591 with 41 babies, so it's a name that has moved in and out of use since the records begin in 1886.
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FAQ
What does the name Violette mean?
Violet (the flower). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Violette?
Violette is pronounced vee-oh-LET (IPA: /viːoʊˈlɛt/).
Is Violette a popular name right now?
Violette peaked at #591 in 1908 and is ranked #964 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1886–2024.)
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