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Violet

Girl name · 875 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Violet: 875 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 89 births in 2024.

Violet draws its name directly from the Old French *violette*, a diminutive of *viole*, which in turn comes from the Latin *viola*, the name for the delicate purple flower. The flower itself has long been a symbol of modesty, faithfulness, and everlasting love. Among famous bearers, Violette Szabo was a celebrated British wartime spy, and actress Violet Affleck brings the name into modern pop culture. There is no major settlement named for a Violet, but the violet flower lends its hue to the colour name and to the Canadian province of New Brunswick's provincial flower, the purple violet. A notable variant is the classic Scottish form Violette, while Violet remains a favourite among parents who love floral, vintage names with a soft but determined feel.