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Opinions on the name Violet?

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namesstress2323 · 27/11/2016 20:32

i used to love this name, then went off it, sort of liking it again, what do you think?

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Dozer · 27/11/2016 20:33

Love it, but DH didn't so was ruled out!

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VivienneWestwoodsKnickers · 27/11/2016 20:35

Beauregard. Roald Dahl. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The sister in the Hyacinth Bucket programme.

Also, makes me think Violent if read too quickly.... Which is a shame as I think it's a pretty name.

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CockneyViv · 27/11/2016 20:36

I love it but pp has listed all the Mn clichés about the name...........

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elephantoverthehill · 27/11/2016 20:37

I do like it but always think of Violent Violet. It is only one constant.

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DearMrDilkington · 27/11/2016 20:37

I love it. Beautiful name.

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elephantoverthehill · 27/11/2016 20:38

sorry vowel

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Dozer · 27/11/2016 20:39

Violet Beauregard is a favourite of the DD who I wanted to name Violet!

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WelshGirlSeeksMarmite · 27/11/2016 20:41

I love it. It's a really pretty name but also conjures up images of a strong, feisty girl.

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TheWiseOldElf · 27/11/2016 20:44

For me its one of those with multiple pronunciations (Via-let, Vi-o-let) which might be irritating.

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Paddingtonthebear · 27/11/2016 20:48

It's very popular at the moment.

Personally I don't like it. Reminds me of the word violent. And of the girl in Charlie and the chocolate factory

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Makinglists · 27/11/2016 20:52

Not sure -when I skim read it I just see violent😦Could be lovely but has potential to be misused.

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Bertucci · 27/11/2016 20:54

For some reason, it's an ugly name to me.

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Diel · 27/11/2016 20:56

I love it x

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Lutrine · 27/11/2016 21:05

Absolutely love it! I'm a bit biased mind you Grin

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SallyGinnamon · 27/11/2016 21:06

Love it. Dniece's BF is Violet.

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5BlueHydrangea · 27/11/2016 21:07

I really like it...but my favourite colour is purple! Pretty flowers.

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MollyHuaCha · 27/11/2016 21:16

Beautiful name - my niece's name.

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rainbow99 · 27/11/2016 21:59

I like it Smile

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Sophronia · 27/11/2016 22:33

Not keen. Makes me think of violent and "shrinking violet"

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maitaimojito · 27/11/2016 22:39

Beauregard is what I think of when I hear it. Not really a fan, sorry.

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Mummyoftwo91 · 27/11/2016 22:40

I have a violet and I love her name

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Only1scoop · 27/11/2016 22:41

Love it and Vi

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SaigonSaigon · 27/11/2016 22:44

Love it.

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ScarletSienna · 27/11/2016 23:11

I don't like it, mainly because I really dislike the colour but also agree with pp that it looks like 'violent'.

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Ironriver · 27/11/2016 23:52

I really like it, but struggle with the pronunciation, so I don't love it Sad

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