Violet: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ve-e-o-hle-ht
Origin: Italy
gender-female

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Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Viola

The name Violet is derived from the Latin word "viola," which means purple. It has been used as a girl's name since the 16th century in Scotland and became more widespread in England during the 19th century. The name is also associated with the small wild plant with purplish-blue flowers. The origin of the name Violet can be traced back to the Latin word "viola," which refers to the violet flower and its purple color. The name has evolved over time, with variations such as Viola, Violette, and Viora. The name is popular in various forms across different languages and cultures, including Violette in French.

Violet Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Violet is currently #106 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Violet is currently #43 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Violet is currently #40 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Violet is currently #25 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Violet is currently #103 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Violet is currently #43 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Violet

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Violet, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Violet Chachki: Violet Chachki is an American drag queen, burlesque dancer, model, and singer known for winning the seventh season of "RuPaul's Drag Race."
  • Violet Jessop: Violet Jessop was an Argentine ocean liner stewardess and nurse who survived the sinkings of the RMS Titanic, HMHS Britannic, and an accident on the RMS Olympic. She passed away in 1971.
  • Violet Carson: Violet Carson was an English actress and singer known for her role as Ena Sharples on the television soap opera "Coronation Street." She passed away in 1983.
  • Violet Manners: Violet Manners, Duchess of Rutland, was a British artist and noblewoman known for her paintings and sculptures. She passed away in 1937.
  • Violet Brown: Violet Brown was a Jamaican supercentenarian who was the world's oldest verified living person for five months before her death in 2017 at the age of 117.
  • Violet Haney: Violet Haney is the daughter of Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness.

 

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