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Vylette

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Pronounced vy-LET /vaɪˈlɛt/Medium

Meaning: Vylette is a modern respelling of Violet, from Old French violete, a diminutive of Latin viola — the flower and the colour. The y-spelling is a contemporary flourish and shifts the stress to the second syllable for many speakers. Routes for this spelling are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Violet, respelled: from Latin viola — the flower and the colour (said 'vy-LET'). The spelling is modern, which we note.
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningVylette is a modern respelling of Violet, from Old French violete, a diminutive of Latin viola — the flower and the colour. The y-spelling is a contemporary flourish and shifts the stress to the second syllable for many speakers. Routes for this spelling are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#17488 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 119

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620072024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Vylette is a contemporary respelling of Violet — Old French violete, a diminutive of Latin viola, the flower and the colour. The y and the doubled t give it a modern, French-flavoured finish, and many families stress the second syllable. The route of this spelling is uncertain, which we note.

It is very rare for girls in the U.S., far behind Violet. Rare, floral, and freshly spelled.

Did you know? Violet is one of the oldest flower names in English, straight from Latin viola. Vylette keeps the flower and swaps the letters, giving a sharper, more modern silhouette (said 'vy-LET').
Overall data confidence 33%
References — Vylette — Violet (Latin viola) modern respelling

Variations

VioletVioletteVylet

Nicknames

VyLettieVi

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If you like Vylette…

Violet— the standard name Vylette respells
Violette— the French spelling of the same flower
Scarlette— a like -ette colour name
Juliette— shares the French -ette finish

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vylette mean?

Vylette is a respelling of Violet, from Latin viola — the flower and the colour.

How do you pronounce Vylette?

It's said vy-LET /vaɪˈlɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Vylette a boy or girl name?

Vylette is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Vylette?

Vylette is very rare for girls in the U.S., far behind Violet.

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