Violet
[ˈvaɪələt]Meaning
from the English word for the purple flower, ultimately from Latin viola
Background Story
Violet comes from the English word for the purple flower, which is ultimately derived from Latin viola. It was common in Scotland from the 16th century and came into general use as an English given name during the 19th century. The name is also used in Albanian, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Macedonian and Polish.
Related Names
Anthea
From greek ἄνθος (anthos), "flower, blossom"
Ayame
Japanese for iris flower
Azalea
From the flower, ultimately from Greek azaleos, "dry"
Celina
Polish, Portuguese and Spanish form of Céline; also a short form of Marcelina.
Dalena
Recorded as a rare feminine given name in english
Djinnie
Flora
From Latin flos, "flower"; the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and spring
Freesia
A type of flowering plant known for its fragrant blossoms
Iris
Means "rainbow" in Greek