Violet
VY-uh-lit
✦ Meaning
“Named after the delicate purple flower symbolizing modesty and virtue in Victorian floral language, this name experienced a major revival starting in the 2000s as part of the vintage-botanical trend.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #15 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Violet Affleck
- Violet Constance Leigh (Vivien Leigh)
- Jennifer Garner's daughter
Collections
Cross-Cultural Notes
Universal appeal across English-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
Named after the delicate purple flower symbolizing modesty and virtue in Victorian floral language, this name experienced a major revival starting in the 2000s as part of the vintage-botanical trend.
Violet is currently ranked #15 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Popular nicknames for Violet include Vi, Viola, Violetta.
Names that pair beautifully with Violet include Iris, Hazel, Luna, Willow.