Violet
Girl name · Latin · pronounced VY-uh-lit
Verified name
What does Violet mean?
Violet flower
Origin and language
Latin, Old French
Language family: English|Latin
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 13 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 37 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Vi, Vee, Lettie
Variant: Viola, Violette
Related: Violeta, Iolanthe
Using Violet across cultures
Classic Victorian floral revival.
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