Viola Latham

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Viola Latham — Latin
133K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Viola Latham is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Viola is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Viola is a feminine given name derived from the Latin viola, given in reference to the flowering plant species. The name is in common use in Italy. In Greece as Violeta. It is best known in the Anglosphere as a character in William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. The surname Latham: Latham (pronounced 'lay-thm') is an Old Scandinavian surname. Origins and variants The surname may derive from a place called "Latham". The word is related to a "(place of or by) the barns", related to the Old Norse hlatha, barn. Lathom in Lancashire is recorded as "Latune" in the Domesday Book of 1086 which is related to the region of Latium, and in the 1201 Pipe Rolls of the county as "Lathum". "Laytham" in East Yorkshire appears as "Ladone" in the Domesday Book. Viola is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 133K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Viola reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Viola

Latin

Viola is a feminine given name derived from the Latin viola, given in reference to the flowering plant species. The name is in common use in Italy. In Greece as Violeta. It is best known in the Anglosphere as a character in William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

Surname: Latham

Norse

Latham (pronounced 'lay-thm') is an Old Scandinavian surname. Origins and variants The surname may derive from a place called "Latham". The word is related to a "(place of or by) the barns", related to the Old Norse hlatha, barn. Lathom in Lancashire is recorded as "Latune" in the Domesday Book of 1086 which is related to the region of Latium, and in the 1201 Pipe Rolls of the county as "Lathum". "Laytham" in East Yorkshire appears as "Ladone" in the Domesday Book.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Viola is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Viola by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Viola Latham

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Viola Latham:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Viola?
The first name Viola originates from Latin. Viola is a feminine given name derived from the Latin viola, given in reference to the flowering plant species. The name is in common use in Italy. In Greece as Violeta. It is best known in the Anglosphere as a character in William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
When was Viola most popular?
The name Viola reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Latham?
The surname Latham originates from Norse. Latham (pronounced 'lay-thm') is an Old Scandinavian surname. Origins and variants The surname may derive from a place called "Latham". The word is related to a "(place of or by) the barns", related to the Old Norse hlatha, barn. Lathom in Lancashire is recorded as "Latune" in the Domesday Book of 1086 which is related to the region of Latium, and in the 1201 Pipe Rolls of the county as "Lathum". "Laytham" in East Yorkshire appears as "Ladone" in the Domesday Book.
What are the origins of the name Viola Latham?
The name Viola Latham combines two different traditions: the first name Viola has Latin roots, while the surname Latham originates from Norse.
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