Violet

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

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.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Violet

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Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Violet