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What do you think of when you hear the name Violet?

59 replies

namesstress2323 · 18/01/2017 23:33

Can't decide if i love it
or hate it.

Opinions? does it remind you too much of the colour?

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ninenicknames · 19/01/2017 11:02

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Scattymere · 19/01/2017 10:46

The beautiful flower, as well as a gorgeous girls name.

Most names if one or 2 letters were aded would form another word, just such complete dull thinking to say you think of the word violent! Get a grip, says worrying things about your brains...

UnderbeneathsiesTheMistletoe · 19/01/2017 02:05

I think of the word violence.

And willy wonka's character.... spoiled and screechy.

IMO it's a bit chocolate box, sickly consumptive, and Victorian twee.

Aploogies to everyone who's called their dds this if my thoughts on this name offended, it's just my opinion as a knee jerk reaction. Flowers

LilacSkyes · 19/01/2017 01:41

My dd is Violet, was very uncommon when she was born, but seems to be increasing in popularity, (obviously biased) but I LOVE it

Sophronia · 19/01/2017 01:20

Also 'shrinking violet'

Stonewash · 19/01/2017 01:19

The colour and the flower.

Fanciedachange17 · 19/01/2017 01:05

A little girl from primary who had major behaviour problems and was violent and unpleasant. Apart from that, a little purple flower.
Not the most empowering name for a grown woman. Prime minister Violet? Professor Violet (yes if ancient history or the classics). Doctor Violet? (Carry on films). Author? Mills and boon rather than War and Peace. Musician? Folk singer/ morris dancer.
Nah. Not one I'd land my daughter with. Sorry!

MakeItStopNeville · 19/01/2017 00:57

My friend's 9 year old. She's lovely and doesn't have a violent bone in her body.

Sophronia · 19/01/2017 00:49

Violet Beauregard, and 'violent'

Pluto30 · 19/01/2017 00:42

Violet Beauregard from Willy Wonka.

I don't dislike the name, but she's still the first thing that comes to mind.

Second association is the Violet from A Series of Unfortunate Events, and I wouldn't be surprised if the new series on Netflix spurs a massive increase in popularity for the name Violet (not sure that Sunny will experience the same, and I'm quite sure Klaus won't).

notangelinajolie · 19/01/2017 00:35

I don't think of the colour at all. I think of Violet Elizabeth from Just William books. Oh and didn't Hyacinth Bucket have a sister called Violet?

It's a lovely name, congratulations!

Eeeek686 · 19/01/2017 00:26

I know a little Violet, she's 4 and adorable! I've heard on here before something which is proven to be true - all past connotations disappear in the presence of your child, and it will be the same for your friends and family, I guarantee it. Smile

It's a lovely name, if you like it, use it!

Beeziekn33ze · 19/01/2017 00:20

Like all the flower names, Poppy, Lily, Daisy, Rosie, Violet, Iris. They make me think of the flowers.

tigerdriverII · 19/01/2017 00:19

Thcweam and thcweam until I'm thick.

It's a pretty name but a bit Victorian tweeny even without the Just William connotation.

DramaAlpaca · 19/01/2017 00:16

Same as fusspot66 Grin

It's a nice name, though.

321zerobaby · 19/01/2017 00:11

Old lady, Auntie Vi.

cantthinkofabloodyname · 19/01/2017 00:02

Evil family member.

fusspot66 · 19/01/2017 00:01

I'll thcweam and thcweam

OutnumberedbyFurchesters · 19/01/2017 00:01

Violent.

oldlaundbooth · 18/01/2017 23:59

Charlie too.

Mungobungo · 18/01/2017 23:59

I'm afraid it's Violet Beauregard from the chocolate factory.

Or Violent

Not my cuppa, but then, not my baby! If you love it and it goes nicely with last name then my opinion doesn't really matter all that much.

Darlink · 18/01/2017 23:58

Violent

MrsBlennerhassett · 18/01/2017 23:54

I think its beautiful!! But it is becoming very trendy and is on the top 50 for last year i think?

maisybobbins · 18/01/2017 23:54

Love love it.

There was a really cool girl on Corrie called violet.

MollyHuaCha · 18/01/2017 23:50

Love this name. Smile

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