Violet

Feminine

Meaning

Purple flower.

Etymology

From Latin 'viola' (violet flower), the name became popular as a given name during the Victorian era when flower names were fashionable. The name has experienced a revival in contemporary usage.

About the Name Violet

Violet is a classic flower name that became particularly popular during the Victorian era and has experienced a significant revival in recent decades. The name carries associations with delicacy, nature, and vintage charm.

Notable Bearers

Violet Crawley (fictional character from Downton Abbey)

Historical People Named Violet

Violet Lowry

Violet Oakley

Violet Oliver

Miss

Violet Sweethaven

Maid