Violet Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Violet means violet flower; purple. From the English word for the violet flower, from Latin viola.

Violet takes its name from the small purple flower, which came into English through Old French from the Latin viola. It was a favourite among Victorian parents who liked botanical names, then dipped in popularity before returning in recent years. The colour link adds a vivid touch, and the name often appears in children's literature, such as the Baudelaire siblings' eldest, Violet, in A Series of Unfortunate Events. Viola and Violetta are related forms that suit parents who want a more operatic or Shakespearean flavour, while Vi makes a short nickname.

Variants of Violet

VioletteViolaViolettaViYolanda

Well-known people named Violet

Violet Baudelaire.

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