Violet

Violet is an English given name derived from the Latin viola, meaning the violet flower, itself borrowed into Old French as violette before passing into Middle English. The name came into common use as a personal name in the nineteenth century, part of a broader Victorian fashion for flower names. It has been used across English-speaking countries and enjoys continued popularity today. Related forms include the French Violette, the Italian and Spanish Violeta, and the Latinized Viola, which Shakespeare famously gave to the heroine of Twelfth Night.