Violet Meaning

What does Violet mean?

The name Violet is of Latin origin.

The meaning of Violet is "violet, purple, a color, a flower".

Violet is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 6 letters and 3 syllables and is pronounced VI-o-let.

The Given Name Violet

Violet is an attractive and valiant name.

Popular yet delightful, the name is a great blend of character and flair.

Violet remains a favorite due to its luminous and sophisticated nature.

Violet falls into the flower name category.

Violet Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 43 in baby name popularity for girls with 4,794 occurrences. It ranked 13,862 in baby name popularity for boys with 5 occurrences.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 47 in baby name popularity for girls with 4,719 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

Want to see how Violet sizes up? How it compares to some other names? Then check out the Violet Name Popularity Page.

Violet Related Names

The names Violante, Violeta, Violetta, Violette, Wioletta are all forms of Violet.

Violet has the diminutive (nickname) Vi.

Famous Violets

Violet Numerology

Want to know how your name choice may effect your child?

Then take a look at the Numerological Report For Violet.

It may give you some insight about your new baby.

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Violet Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Violet in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Violet.

Just for fun, see the name Violet in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Violet in Nautical Flags page.