All names A–Z

Violet

VY-oh-let2 syllables
Excellent to call

The small purple flower. (English)

What does Violet mean?

English: The small purple flower..

Is Violet a good dog name?

Excellent to call. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Violet in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #114 all-time — about 0.4 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (14 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Violet suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Watch out for Violet!

When Violet walks in, every toy goes quiet. They say she’s a ‘flower’ for her fancy style—but wait till you see her ‘petal’ on the gas!

Like Violet? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.