Violet name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Latin and English

Usage: English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: vy-lett

Meaning: Bluish Purple, Violet Flower, Pure, Gentle, Viola and Violets

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What does Violet mean?
Variations of Violet
Nicknames for Violet
Middle Names for Violet
How popular is Violet?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Violet
Famous People Named Violet
Lists having Violet

What does Violet mean?

The meaning of the name Violet is "purple". The name Violet is of Latin origin. The historical meaning of the name Violet is "the flower violet".

Violet is a popular color and has been used as a name for girls since the Victorian era.

Some famous people named Violet include:

Viola Davis - an American actress who has won multiple awards for her work on stage and screen. She is best known for her role in the film "The Help" and her TV series "How to Get Away with Murder".

Violeta Parra - a Chilean singer, songwriter, folklorist, and visual artist.

She was an important figure in the Nueva Canción movement, which brought Chilean folk music to the world's attention. Her most famous song is "Gracias a la Vida".

Violette Leduc - a French novelist and memoirist.

She is best known for her novel "The Enchantment", which tells the story of a young woman's coming of age amidst the chaos of World War II.

Violette Nozière - a French painter known for her luminous canvases depicting scenes from everyday life.

Her work often depicted women in domestic settings or engaged in leisure activities such as reading or playing cards.

If you're looking for a unique name for your baby girl, Violet may be the perfect choice.

This pretty name has a vintage feel to it, yet is still modern and stylish. Plus, it has a number of nicknames that can be used as your child grows older.

Whether you choose Violet or one of its many beautiful variants, you're sure to have a lovely name for your little one.

ALSO READ : 170+ Vintage Names for Your Modern Baby

How do I pronounce Violet?

Three syllabled Violet is pronounced as vy-lett. Some people pronounce it as vy-oh-lit.

Variants of Violet

Eolande

Nicknames for Violet

You can playfully shorten the name Violet with these possible

Names that rhyme with Violet

How popular is the name Violet?

Violet was a popular name in United States. Over 142166 babies have been given the first name in 173 years. When at the peak of its usage in 2018, 4837 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 43rd position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 173 years. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 4 times Also, a popular name in England and Wales with over 8484 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

Recently at its peak, 970 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 53rd position. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 100 baby names 7 times

A common name in New South Wales having over 1390 recievers in 11 years of usage.

Presently the name is rising, in 2015, it ranked 38th when 166 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. Also, Violet was a common name in Queensland. Over 1030 babies have been named Violet since 2009.

When at its peak in 2019,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 11 years but it is still going strong. Also, Violet was a common name in Victoria.

Over 991 babies have been named Violet since 2010. When at its peak in 2014,. However after 10 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Violet is a familiar baby name in Western Australia, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 100 names.

Recently in 2019, 61 babies were given Violet and it reached its peak ranking, 31 on girl names chart. Violet is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, although it has been in use since 1964 but could not make beyond the top 300.

Over 240 babies in Ireland have been named Violet. Also, it appeared first time in 2013 on baby girl names list of Belgium.

Violet is a rare baby name in France however it is still in use and also in Western Australia.

But Violet is a popular baby name in Kenya where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, England, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria, Jamaica, Tanzania and Canada.

At least, 380000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	12190	5	16	6342
2022	10808	6	20	6434
2021	0	0	35	5474
2020	0	0	37	5114
2019	10785	6	36	5402
2018	12136	5	43	4820
2017	0	0	47	4729
2016	0	0	46	4877
2015	0	0	50	4817
2014	8125	9	67	4186

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Violet in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	5	155	211
	0	0	0	170
	0	5	256	409
	0	5	22	43
	0	0	22	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Violet

When it comes to career and business, you fit perfectly on every team but prefer to work alone. Your imagination has no limits. Understanding others is your specialty, but you never expect people to do for you, what you are willing to do for them. You can be aggressive which affects your relationships in a negative way. Hidden feelings inside you explodes from time to time and results in a negative outcome.

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Kamyla - Atypical Kamyla has its origin in Latin and Arabic, Kamyla means "Attendant for a Temple, The Word Camillus Which is of the Meaning Acolyte and Acolyte" is a baby girl name. Kamyla is derived from Camilla.
Ausilia - Girl name Ausilia means "The Helping". Its origin is in Latin is used majorly in Italian
Viktorie is used majorly in Swedish, Danish and Czech, Viktorie means "The Victor or Victory". Its origin is in English and Latin is given to girls
Colum - Unorthodox Colum came from Latin is specifically used in Irish and is aimed at baby boys, meaning of Colum is "Dove"
Gini - Rarefied Gini mainly is used in Gujarati and English, meaning of Gini is "Parrot or Gold" has its origin in Latin is given to baby girls

Middle names for Violet

There are many widely-accepted and familiar middle names that are commonly paired with Violet.

View more middle names that goes with Violet.

Famous people named Violet

Violet Florence Martin,
Violet Jacob, Scottish writer
Violet Palmer, retired American basketball referee in the NBA and WNBA and the first female official to reach the highest competitive tier

Violet Milner, Viscountess Milner, English Edwardian society lady and, later
Violet Powell, writer and critic
Violet Olney, English athlete from Southwark, London
Violet Vanbrugh, English actress
Violet Gordon-Woodhouse, British keyboard player
Violet Dickson, wife of British colonial administrator H. R. P. Dickson
Violet Mond, Baroness Melchett, British humanitarian and activist
Violet Kazue de Cristoforo, Japanese American poet
Violet Trefusis, English socialite and author
Violet Carson, British actress of radio and television
Violet Jessop, Irish Argentine ocean liner stewardess and nurse
Violet Hunt, British author and literary hostess
Violet Archer, Canadian composer, teacher, pianist, organist

Violet Astor, English aristocrat
Violet Bonham Carter, British politician and diarist
Violet Berlin, British television presenter
Violet Gibson, Irish woman, the daughter of Lord Ashbourne
Violet Herbert, Countess of Powis, British peeress in her own right
Violet Loraine, English musical theatre actress and singer
Violet Mersereau, American stage and film actress
Violet Markham, writer, social reformer
Violet Oakley, American artist
Violet Knights, American silent film actress
Violet MacMillan, American actress
Violet Bathurst, Lady Apsley, British Conservative Party politician
Violet Webb, English track and field athlete
Violet Barasa, volleyball player from Kenya

Violet Attlee, wife of British statesman Clement Attlee
Violet Wilkey, American child actress
Violet Winspear, British writer of 70 romance novels
Violet Van der Elst, is best remembered for her activities against the death penalty
Violet Manners, Duchess of Rutland, British artist and noblewoman
Violet Barclay, American illustrator best known as one of the pioneering female comic-book artists
Violet Carlson in Monkee Mayor as Actress
Violeta Rodríguez in Cosas que dejé en La Habana as Actress
Violette Leduc in Therese and Isabelle as Writer
Violet Rensing in When Hell Broke Loose as Actress
Violetta Milerman in Skeleton Keys as
Violeta Cela in Conquest as Actress

Violette Palcossian in Deux l as Actress
Violet Blue is a sex writer, Podcaster, Blogger, publisher, sex educator and sex-columnist.
Actor Violet Barlowe, renowned for short Spook to Me
In 1917, Violet De Biccari portrayed the role of The Princess of Patches in drama, history movie The Princess of Patches.
In 1920, Violet Elliott characterized the role of Hon. Mrs. Allinson in romance flick The Edge of Youth.
Violet Graham, from 1916 drama, romance film On the Banks of Allan Water, who played Elsie Graeme.
In 1917, Violet Heming portrayed the role of Jasmine Grenfel in drama flick The Judgement House.
Violet Hite characterized small role of N in 1916 drama movie Her Father's Gold.
In 1920 mystery flick, The Case of Lady Camber, Violet Hopson portrayed Esther Yorke.

In 1917 crime, drama movie, Enlighten Thy Daughter, Violet Horner played Mrs. Laurence.
In 1924, Violet La Plante characterized the role of Dorothy Parker in action, western flick Battling Buddy.
In 1920, Violet Molitor portrayed the role of Jutka Brenoczy in comedy film Gyurkovicsarna.
In 1917, Violet Reed played the role of His Wife in drama flick Exile.

Comments :

Yeah so my friend sent me this and I don’t know how to feel - Violet

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Sources

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Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
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