Violet

Violet is a feminine name that originates from English and literally means "the violet." The name is originally derived from the Latin word viola. It is particularly widespread in English-speaking regions and enjoys great popularity as a girl's name.

What does the name Violet mean?

The name Violet, which translates from English to mean "the violet," has its origin in the Latin word viola. This first name is especially common in English-speaking countries. International variants of Violet include Viola (Latin), Violett, Violetta (Italian), Violette (French), Violeta (Spanish, Romanian), Ibolya (Hungarian), Fjóla (Icelandic, Faroese), as well as Wioleta and Wioletta (Polish).

Where does the name Violet come from?

The name Violet has its roots in Latin and stands for "the violet." The composition of the Latin word viola means "the violet," while the English violet refers to both "the violet" and "violet" (the color). The name is present in American English and Scottish English.

How do you pronounce Violet?

The pronunciation of Violet is elegant and two-syllable. It is often pronounced as "Vai-olett" [ˈvaɪələt] or [ˈviːolet]. The name begins with a gliding diphthong or a clear vowel and has a gentle sound movement in the middle structure, while the ending "-let" provides a concise conclusion. Violet conveys a floral, stylish, and melodically harmonious impression.

When is the name day of Violet?

The name day for Violet is celebrated on May 3rd and September 8th.

Popularity

In Germany, Violet is among the most popular first names. The name currently ranks 1,921st on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2012 at position 985. Over the last ten years, Violet has been chosen as a first name about 180 times, placing it 1,701st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,695th.

Nicknames & pet names

Letti / Vi / Vio / Vivi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Daisy and Violet Hilton (1908–1969), actresses and Siamese twins
• Mary Violet Graeme (British badminton player)
• Violet Archer (1913–2000), Canadian composer
• Violet Baddeley (English badminton player)
• Violet Barungi (Ugandan writer)
• Violet Baudelaire (film character)
• Violet Bonham Carter (1887–1969), British politician
• Violet Carson (English actress)
• Violet Crawley (character from the TV series "Downton Abbey")
• Violet Elton (badminton player from Great Britain)
• Violet Evergarden (fictional character from the anime "Violet Evergarden")
• Violet Farebrother (British actress)
• Violet Florence Martin (Irish writer)
• Violet Graham (actress from England)
• Violet Green (character from "The Surgeon of Death")
• Violet Harmon (character from the series "American Horror Story")
• Violet Heming (actress from Great Britain)
• Violet Hilton (actress and mannequin)
• Violet Hunt (British writer)
• Violet Kemble-Cooper (English actress)