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Comments for VIOLA:
Viola makes me think of a violin.-- Anonymous User 9/15/2005
In Sweden, Viola is usually pronounced as "vee-O-lah" but I've also heard "VEE-o-lah".-- Ylva 10/24/2005
Connecting to Twelfth Night Gwyneth Paltrow's character in the film Shakespeare In Love was called Viola.-- Anonymous User 12/14/2005
Viola is also the name of an instrument similar to the violin. It is slightly larger in size and has a lower string.-- Tenel Ka 12/29/2005
The feast of Saint Viola is 3 May.-- alberto 6/1/2006
Viola Dana (born Virginia Flugrath, June 26, 1897-July 3, 1987) was a silent movie actress.-- alberto 6/1/2006
I believe that Viola can also be pronounced VI-OH-LAH, VI as in sky.-- Gemma 11/14/2006
I do not like this name and it is dumb. It is a violin for Pete's sake. Why not choose a better name, such as Alexandria or Bob?-- Taydbug112 11/28/2006
To me naming my child 'Viola' is like naming her Trumpet or something.-- Anonymous User 1/1/2007
The instrument and name are said differently. If you're going to make comments comment correctly!
Besides, the name has nothing to do with the "violin" as you so quaintly put it. Viola is a Shakespearean name and is incredibly rare these days which is a bonus (unlike Orlando and Jessica and Olivia, fellow Shakespearean names)-- Anonymous User 1/19/2007
Viola has nothing to do with the violin, although there is a related instrument with this name. I think that Viola is a lovely name (when pronounced "vee-OH-la") and is quite underused.-- gaelruadh19 1/20/2007
In my home state of Illinois there is a small town called Viola. It's in the west-central region of the state. I think I remember that town better because Viola is also the name of my great-grandmother.-- Anonymous User 5/10/2007
Beautiful name, although perhaps a bit like calling your kid Cello or Flute. Still, I might use it yet.-- Elspeth 5/15/2007
It could be used as a name for someone who is passionate about music and wants to name their child after their passion (like how they use famous musicians as names for their children). I mean I personally think it is a lovely name, with or without its musical association.-- Anonymous User 6/19/2007
Amanda Bynes played Viola in the movie "She's the Man" (a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night"). Great movie, too.-- emc 7/8/2007
Somehow it makes me think first of the flower and the color - not about the instrument.-- Lilya 7/9/2007
I adore the name Viola! It is a great alternative to Violet, which is getting a bit too trendy for my tastes (at least in my area), and it's just a lovely name altogether. A nice combo I heard was Viola Frances. :)-- Pheadirean 7/21/2007
I've heard the word viola used as a exclamation of joy when completing something or finding something, much like eureka.-- pandasayscynical 3/23/2008
You mean Voilà, that means "to call attention, to express satisfaction or approval, or to suggest an appearance as if by magic." It's a different spelling than Viola and pronounced Vwa-la.-- Anonymous User 11/20/2008
The instument is vee-oh-la not vie-oh-la. The name is more commonly pronounced vie-oh-la here.-- sia 3/29/2008
Remember that this name has the stress on the second syllable, so it doesn't sound like 'violin' or 'violent'. It's an elegant, pretty name, but I don't really like names with a stressed 'o' sound. That's why I prefer Violet.-- slight night shiver 5/12/2008
The traditional, Shakespearean pronunciation is "VIE-o-la", with the stress on the *second* syllable. Not "vie-O-la" like the pronunciation key has it.-- aquamarina 6/8/2008
Does anyone remember Viola Swamp?-- susiejean 6/23/2008
This is SUCH a beautiful name if you pronounce it Vee-oh-luh.-- Paris44 10/12/2008
I've always pronounced this name vie-ohl-ah. But my sister plays the viola, and we try to pronounce the human name different from that of the instrument, which we normally pronounce vee-ohl-ah.-- Keladry 11/18/2008
My great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother were both named Viola. They pronounced it vie-O-luh.-- KrisMichelle 12/28/2008
Famous bearer: actress Viola Davis.-- Little Owl 2/14/2009
I love the play Twelfth Night where there is a character called Viola. Also at the very end of the film "Shakespeare in Love" there's a shot of Gwyneth Paltrow's character walking along the shore and the final voiceover saying something like "... And her name was... Viola" I really like that, and think Viola is a lovely, strong name (pronounced Vie(like sky) o - la. I've always pronounced the instrument as Vee (like see) - o - la.-- Little Owl 2/14/2009
The traditional English and Shakespearean pronunciation is "VIE-ə-lə"-- Kate 2/20/2009
If you love the name Violet, but want something a little more unique, then Viola is the perfect name for you! I prefer to pronounce it "VIE-oh-lah" or "VIE-lah."-- ningyorose 3/30/2009
I think Viola is a beautiful name. I love it. It sounds so gothic and romantic. I don't know why people are against it because a viola is an instrument. To me, that's a plus. How could anyone say "no" to the name Viola? It's passionate, elegant, warm and soulful.-- Ailis 7/17/2009
Viola makes me think of the musical instrument, and it sounds very old-fashioned. Violet and similar names are so much nicer.-- bananarama 7/25/2009
Very nice. For some reason, I like this better than Violet.
And I don't care that a Viola is an instrument.-- -Julia- 8/19/2009
Viola is a VERY nice name I barely hear.-- italiannames 9/28/2009
Viola was the name of a woman in Britain directly after the Roman occupation; she wrote one of the poems in admirable Latin inscribed on stones that archaeologists have been finding - the professor of Latin who read out her poem in a TV documentary today pronounced her name as VEE-uh-luh.-- Just Jonquil 10/31/2009
Very elegant name. It's not old-sounding and fits the younger years well while still aging beautifully.-- slyboots 11/15/2009
This is my name. Well, my middle name technically, but I've always been called Viola (pronounced vie ah lah). It's much nicer than the increasingly common Violet. It suits me well, and it will when I'm 80. :)-- silenthistories 1/12/2010
I have also heard this name pronounced "VIE-la" with no "O" sound. Much as an English speaker would pronounce the word Violet (VIE-let).-- ningyorose 2/24/2010
The viola is regarded as a more introverted instrument.-- Anonymous User 2/26/2010
This was my grandmother's name. Her parents were Italian, and everyone in my family pronounces it "vie-OH-la". But I think the Shakespearean pronunciation sounds younger and fresher.-- tayleigh 6/9/2010
A famous bearer is American actress Viola Davis (born 11 August 1965). She's well-known for her stage work, including Tony Award-winning performances in "King Hedley II" and "Fences". Her best known film credit is "Doubt" (2008), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.-- AndrewJKD 7/2/2010
The rules of pronunciation for this name are quite simple. When used as a girl's name or to refer to the flower, Viola is pronounced "VIE-ə-lə" or sometimes "vie-OH-lə". When referring to the musical instrument, the word is pronounced "vee-OH-lə" exclusively.
Viola is the name of one of the protagonists in Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night, and is one of the Bard's most popular heroines (probably because she's witty, charming and clever). I love the name, and it's much more sophisticated and unique than Violet (which is quite nice, but has a somewhat dated and dowdy ring to it that it is still struggling to shake off).-- JJSkeete 7/29/2010
The Italian pronunciation is VYOH-lah. [noted -ed]-- presentperfect 11/11/2010
Gorgeous name! I'd pronounce it 'VIY-oh-la' (viy as in violet) and I'd definitely consider naming one of my daughters Viola someday!-- Anonymous User 3/7/2011
I love the name Viola, for everything in its meaning: the musical connection, the colour, the flower and the Shakespearean character.
I prefer pronouncing it Vie-OH-la because to me VIE-o-la or VIE-la sounds a little pretentious and seems like you're rushing to get the name out of your mouth.
I quite like the nicknames Vi, Lola and Ola. I would love to use this as a name for a daughter of mine someday.-- clouds 12/22/2011
Unfortunately, it means "rape" in five languages. (Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian.)-- Bunko0 5/22/2012
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