Violet

Violet is an English name taken directly from the word for the small purple flower, which itself derives from Latin viola, meaning the violet plant or its characteristic purple-blue color. The name came into common use in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, part of a broader Victorian fashion for flower names. It has long been associated with modesty and delicacy, qualities traditionally attributed to the flower in European symbolism. Related forms include the French Violette, the Spanish and Italian Viola, and the Latinate Violetta.