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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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ChimpyChops · 29/11/2016 23:38

Absolutely adore Violet!

Lutrine · 28/11/2016 16:57

Of course the Hole song Violet is amazing too:

m.youtube.com/watch?v=cH_rfGBwamc

User1987654 · 28/11/2016 16:25

I love it. If I used it, I would prefer Violette over Violet and call her Lettie.

Loafingaround · 28/11/2016 16:03

Love it too and also agree given the immense popularity of other (still beautiful)flower names i.e. Lily, Daisy, Poppy, while still loved its by no means super trendy/everywhere while being a beautiful, graceful, sweet but punchy name.

Jooni · 28/11/2016 12:59

Love it. I also think of Violet Baudelaire or Violet Parr from The Incredibles. It's not uncommon but it's not super-popular either, and I think it's also a really nice middle ground between being old-fashioned but feeling modern, and being feminine but not too frilly.

heateallthebuns · 28/11/2016 12:55

I love it! I'm sure there are many names with fictional characters who aren't great, no one says don't go for Charlie or Michael due to Charlie and the chocolate factory. It wouldn't bother me. I love the colour, the flower and the name!

tallulahpie · 28/11/2016 12:09

I love it! I always think of Violet Baudelaire in the kids series of books 'A series of unfortunate events', and she is seriously cool

123beanie · 28/11/2016 11:53

Beautiful name

serialbunburyist · 28/11/2016 11:50

I like it, and wouldn't have thought of any associations with the words violent or vile. I do have a little voice in my head saying "Violet! You're turning violet Violet!" though Grin

mumsiedarlingrevolta · 28/11/2016 11:44

I love it-think very pretty.
And reminds me of Maggie Smith's character in Downton Abbey-
a very positive "Violet" namesake.
I don't share any of the negative associations of PPs Flowers

Gruffalosfriend · 28/11/2016 11:38

I prefer Violetta, that sounds more feminine. I also like Valentina.

Violet sounds too much like vile and violent in English imo.

waitingforsomething · 28/11/2016 11:29

Love it. It was top of the list for DC2 but he turned out to be a boy :-)

goldenrachita · 28/11/2016 10:40

And the pronunciation is no problem. I'd just assume it would be pronounced slightly differently with different accents, that's all. That's the case with many names. Ask a Southerner and a Mancunian to pronounce 'Claire' ....and that never put anyone off......

goldenrachita · 28/11/2016 10:38

One of the better flower names. It's soft-sounding, feminine and classy. Personally, I would never think of 'violent' at all and it's becoming so popular that any negative associations will fade away.

Ironriver · 27/11/2016 23:52

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

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'.

SaigonSaigon · 27/11/2016 22:44

Love it.

Only1scoop · 27/11/2016 22:41

Love it and Vi

Mummyoftwo91 · 27/11/2016 22:40

I have a violet and I love her name

maitaimojito · 27/11/2016 22:39

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

Sophronia · 27/11/2016 22:33

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

rainbow99 · 27/11/2016 21:59

I like it Smile

MollyHuaCha · 27/11/2016 21:16

Beautiful name - my niece's name.

5BlueHydrangea · 27/11/2016 21:07

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

SallyGinnamon · 27/11/2016 21:06

Love it. Dniece's BF is Violet.