Here’s a fun curveball: the name Violet actually comes from the Latin word viola. Yes, like the instrument! But the flower came first, and the instrument was named after the flower because of its soft, sweet sound.
So a Violet is literally like a gentle piece of music. Your friend Violet? She’s a quiet melody in a world of loud noises. Pretty poetic, right?
Also, in Victorian times, giving someone a violet meant “I’ll always be true.” That’s way more romantic than a red rose, which basically screams “I’m passionate, but I’ll probably wilt in a week.” Violets are forever.
