Violette

At a Glance: Name: Violette – Meaning: violet (the flower) – Origin: French – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: vee-oh-LET

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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

Phonetic: vee-oh-LET   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1886–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Violette mean?

Violet (the flower). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Violette)

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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