Violet

Girl's name

Violet is derived from the Latin word "viola," meaning "violet flower." It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.

Meaning Violet flower
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 6,972 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Violet Jessop - Survived sinking of Titanic, Britannic, and Olympic.
  • Violet Chachki - Drag queen, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race.
  • Violet Oakley - American artist known for murals and stained glass.
  • Violet Bonham Carter - British politician and writer.
  • Violet Trefusis - English writer and socialite.
  • Violet MacMillan - Actress, played Dorothy in "The Patchwork Girl of Oz."
  • Violet Farebrother - British actress in early 20th century theater.
  • Violet Kemble-Cooper - British-American actress in stage and film.
  • Violet Carson - English actress, played Ena Sharples in "Coronation Street."
  • Violet Wilkey - American actress in silent films.

Sisters for Violet

Girl names closely related to Violet

Brothers for Violet

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Name Variants

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