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Spanish; Bulgarian; Romanian; Serbian; Lithuanian; Albanian
"purple; violet (flower)"
Violeta is the variation of Violet found throughout various countries in Eastern Europe -- the name is styled this way in Bulgarian and Romanian as well as other languages -- and Spain, while…
Latin
"violet"
Viola has plenty of positive elements going for it: the rhythm of the musical instrument, the association with the flower, the trending 'Vi' beginning and its leading role in Shakespeare's Twelfth…
Spanish from Greek
"violet flower"
Bold and distinctive, Yolanda is a floral name that doesn't sound frilly or delicate. Ultimately deriving from the Greek words ioles meaning "violet" and anthos meaning "flower", it appears in a…
Greek
This unusual Greek flower and color name has gained considerable recent attention via actress Ione Skye, who is the daughter of sixties folksinger Donovan. Ione was one of the fifty sea nymphs —…
Greek or Welsh
"violet; beautiful lady"
Isla is hot, Iona is cool – maybe it's time Iola got a second look? Last heard from on Carol Burnett's Mama's Family show, Iola feels like just the sort of uncommon, vowel-rich, vintage name that…
Short form of Viola, Latin
Vi is a common short form for Violet and Viola, not commonly used as a full name. But if you're trying to bridge a long first name and a long last, the minimalist Vi might be exactly what you need in…
Hungarian, Ukrainian
Medieval Hungarian and Medieval Ukrainian cognate of Viola, a lovely Latinate flower name.
Judeo-Italian variation of Viola, Latin
More distinct than Violet, Viola, or Violeta — Violina has an indisputably beautiful and romantic sound.
Romanian
A lovely, botanical and V starting name for boys, derived from viorea , the Romanian word for the sweet violet flower. The name is predominantly used in Romania, but also in Moldova and Spain.
Diminutive of Yolanda, Spanish
This perky Spanish nickname deserves to be more popular. Singer Michael Bublé recently used it as one of the middle names for his daughter Cielo, which may give Yoli a boost.
Masculinization of Yolanda, Spanish from Greek
One of the few masculine names that derived from a feminine one.
Derived from viorea , the Romanian word for the sweet violet flower. Former Romanian prime minister Viorica Dănicilă is a famous bearer.
Czech
The Czech word for the violet flower would make for a sweet and quirky nature name for a baby girl.
Japanese
The Japanese equivalent of Violet, common among Millennial and Gen Z Japanese women.
Hebrew
In modern Hebrew, sigal is the word for the violet flower.
Cornish
A lyrical, and very rare, hidden flower name.
"purple gromwell, purple flower; violet colour; cluster of blooms"
Notably borne by the 11th century noblewoman, novelist, and poet, Murasaki Shikibu, author of the Japanese classic, The Tales of the Genji , Murasaki is an incredibly rare choice as a given name.…
Word name
"gemstone; violet"
A rare gemstone name with the sounds of Isla, Iona, and Iris, the name Iolite stems from the Greek word for "violet", reflecting its violet-blue colors. Also known as a "water sapphire" and a…
French form of Violina, Latin
A sleek and distinctive variation of Viola, adapted from a Judeo-Italian diminutive, Violine may appeal to those who love Violet, but also Celine, Evangeline, and similar. Less popular than Violaine,…
Japanese, Spanish, Greek
Also appearing as Yor, Yoru is used for a character in the popular anime and manga series, Spy × Family . It is an Anglicization of the Japanese pronunciation of Yol, itself a nickname for Yolanda,…