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Names That Mean Purple

  1. Sigal
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "violet"
    • Description:

      In modern Hebrew, sigal is the word for the violet flower.
  2. Jacinth
    • Origin:

      Gemstone name, variation of Hyacinth, English
    • Meaning:

      "blue larkspur; precious stone"
    • Description:

      Jacinth is a gemstone of the Zircon variety. The name is related to the floral Hyacinth.
  3. Bruc
    • Origin:

      Catalan
    • Meaning:

      "heather"
    • Description:

      Pronounced like Bruce with a hard K — not like Brook. Short names are very popular in Catalonia, and this rugged choice is a rare example of a botanical boy name.
  4. Bíborka
    • Origin:

      Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "purple"
  5. Giacinta
    • Origin:

      Italian, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "hyacinth"
    • Description:

      Flora and operatic in style, Giacinta comes from the Greek Hyacinthus, itself derived from the name of the purple hyacinth flower. The Italian relative of Spanish Jacinta, Giacinta is also the name of a saint, noted for her devotion to taking care of the sick and the poor, along with the elderly and prisoners too.
  6. Violine
    • Origin:

      French form of Violina, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "violet"
    • Description:

      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, it is occasionally used in French speaking regions, notably in Haiti.
  7. Jolán
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "violet"
    • Description:

      One of a number of similar forms of the "violet" name family used throughout Europe — others include Yolanda, Violante and Iolanthe.
  8. Jolanda
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "violet"
    • Description:

      A sweet and feminine Italian name almost unheard of here.
  9. Aubrieta
    • Origin:

      Flower name, elaboration of Aubrey
    • Meaning:

      "trailing purple flower; elf ruler"
    • Description:

      Aubrieta could be viewed as an alternative form of the popular Aubrey, however, it is also a botanical name. Named for illustrator and artist Claude Aubriet, it is a spreading, trailing plant with purple flowers. Aubrieta is currently a very rare option in the US, but its own that feels like it would fit in with current trends.
  10. Prunelle
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "little plum"
    • Description:

      This sweet, fruity French name debuted in the American charts in 2020 (but dipped out again the following year). Although it's offbeat, the spunky nicknames Prue and Nell(ie) definitely work in its favor.
  11. Yolando
    • Origin:

      Masculinization of Yolanda, Spanish from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "violet"
    • Description:

      One of the few masculine names that derived from a feminine one.
  12. Jolanta
    • Origin:

      Polish
    • Meaning:

      "violet"
    • Description:

      A Slavic name that could easily blend in.
  13. Wioleta
    • Origin:

      Polish, from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "purple"
    • Description:

      A romantic Polish form of Violet, Wioleta was in the country's Top 100 most popular baby girl names in the early 2000s. A slightly more common spelling is Wioletta.
  14. Hadden
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "heathery hill"
    • Description:

      Rarely heard Hayden alternative -- though, mark our words, you'll spend your life correcting everyone's pronunciation and spelling.
  15. Lavanda
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "lavender"
    • Description:

      Italian color and nature name.
  16. Sumire
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "violet flower"
    • Description:

      The Japanese equivalent of Violet, common among Millennial and Gen Z Japanese women.
  17. Wioletta
    • Origin:

      Polish, from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "purple"
    • Description:

      A romantic Polish form of Violet, Wioletta was in the country's Top 100 most popular baby girl names in the early 2000s. Another common spelling is Wioleta.
  18. Ai
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "love; indigo"
  19. Iolena
    • Origin:

      Elaboration of Iole, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "violet, purple flower"
    • Description:

      Bright, strong, and floral, Iolena could be an elaboration of the Greek name Iole meaning "violet". Other sources link it to the Hawaiian names Iolana or Iolina, meaning "to soar" and "God is gracious" respectively.
  20. Melyonen
    • Origin:

      Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "violet"
    • Description:

      A lyrical, and very rare, hidden flower name.

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