The nameVioletta

Violetta is a girl's name, the Italian form of Violet.

Meaning

From the Latin viola, "violet".

Origin

Italian. Violetta is the heroine of Verdi's La Traviata.

History

Found in France from the early 20th century, Violetta was mostly given in the 1950s and 1960s and has been given discreetly since.

Popularity of the name Violetta

Violetta in France

1961peak year (30 births)
900babies named Violetta in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Violetta was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 200 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Violetta. Its rise began around 1904, and it peaked in 1961. Half of all babies named Violetta in France were born before 1961, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Violetta mean?

From the Latin viola, "violet".

What is the origin of the name Violetta?

Italian. Violetta is the heroine of Verdi's La Traviata.

Is Violetta a girl's or a boy's name?

Violetta is a girl's name.