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Opinions on the name Violet?

39 replies

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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Lutrine · 27/11/2016 21:05

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

Diel · 27/11/2016 20:56

I love it x

Bertucci · 27/11/2016 20:54

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

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.

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

TheWiseOldElf · 27/11/2016 20:44

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

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.

Dozer · 27/11/2016 20:39

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

elephantoverthehill · 27/11/2016 20:38

sorry vowel

DearMrDilkington · 27/11/2016 20:37

I love it. Beautiful name.

elephantoverthehill · 27/11/2016 20:37

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

CockneyViv · 27/11/2016 20:36

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

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.

Dozer · 27/11/2016 20:33

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