From the English word violet for the purple flower, ultimately derived from Latin viola. It was common in Scotland from the 16th century, and it came into general use as an English given name during the 19th century. Violet originates in Latin language and is derived from the name of a popular purple flower, from whose name the color was also derived. As a feminine given name it has been used since the end of the 19th century and currently is one of the most popular feminine names in the United States. It is also the name of several places in the U.S. and Canada.
Violet Related Names Variant:, Violete, Violett, Violetta, Violette, Vyolet, Vyolett, Vyoletta, Vyolette, Yolanda Diminutive: Vi
