Violet (given name)

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Violet
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A white violet is said to signify candor in the language of flowers.
Pronunciation /ˈvələt/
GenderFemale
Origin
Meaning"violet"

Violet is a female given name which comes from the eponymous flower. As with other such names, its popularity has varied dramatically over time. Flower names were commonly used from about 1880 through about 1910 in the United States, with usage dropping throughout the next 80 years or so; Violet was the 88th most frequent girls' given name in 1900, dropping below position 1000 by 1960. In 1990, the name appeared again in the top 1000 at position 289 [1] and subsequently increased in popularity. It was the 20th most used name for newborn American girls in 2022. [2] [3] It rose rapidly in popularity for American girls born that year, one of several fashionable names that contain a letter v. [4] In 2022, it was the 27th most popular name given to girls in Canada. [5]

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The cognates in other languages are Viola, Violeta, Violetta, or Violette. These are common girls' given names, whose popularity varies by time and country.

Name variants

People

Fictional characters

Equivalents from other cultures

The floral-inspired name is present in other cultures. Examples include: [6]

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References

  1. 1990 US Census figures Archived 1997-03-21 at the Wayback Machine
  2. US Social Security Administration Archived 2007-11-12 at the Wayback Machine
  3. "Names that increased in popularity from 2021 to 2022". ssa.gov. United States Social Security Administration. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  4. Evans, Cleveland Kent (22 May 2023). "Evans: A Look at the Top Baby Names of 2022". omaha.com. Omaha World Herald. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  5. "Table 17-10-0147-01 First names at birth by sex at birth, selected indicators (Number)". Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  6. "Names Inspired by Spring Flowers". NamepediA Blog. 2 April 2021.