The nameViolette
Violette is the French form of Violet, a flower name.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Violette comes from the Latin viola, "violet".
Origin
Latin, through French.
History
Violette Szabo was a British agent of the Second World War. In the United States the name reached 591st in 1908.
Did you know?
- Violette Szabo, a British secret agent parachuted into occupied France, was awarded the George Cross posthumously in 1946.
Famous people named Violette
- Violette Szabo, Second World War agent
- Violette Leduc, writer
Popularity of the name Violette
Violette in the United States
Violette was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,758 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Violette. Its rise began around 1905, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Violette in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 255 births a year on average, against 217 in the five years before.
Violette in France
Violette was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,095 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Violette. Half of all babies named Violette in France were born before 1957, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 246 births a year.
Violette in Belgium
Sibling names for Violette
Names from the same generation as Violette, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Violette mean?
Violette comes from the Latin viola, "violet".
What is the origin of the name Violette?
Latin, through French.
Is Violette a girl's or a boy's name?
Violette is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Violette?
In 2024, Violette was the 963rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 270 births.
What are good sibling names for Violette?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Kamilla, Leona, Estelle and Etta for a sister, Caius, Alistair, Lionel and Soren for a brother.
Who are famous people named Violette?
Violette Szabo, Second World War agent; Violette Leduc, writer.