Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 02, 2024

Iolanthe

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Origin: Greek

Meaning: Violet flower

Of all the purple-inspired names up for grabs, Iolanthe is positively the sweetest! This feminine moniker combines the Greek elements Iólē and ἄνθος for the heavenly meaning "violet flower." Iolanthe has many forms across languages, including Spanish Yolanda and Polish Jolanta. You can try out the nicknames Yollie, Iola, and Antha as baby blooms and grows.