[Opinions] Viola
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While I love the Shakespearean association (Twelfth Night is my very favourite play), Viola sounds too weak for my taste. I use the vee-OH-lə pronunciation.
Viola is wayyyyyyyy too dated, and it reminds me of a children's book character named Viola Stump (Vye-OL-uh). I don't remember what the book was called or who wrote it, but the character was a real meanie, so it put me off the name Viola. Violet is prettier, more modern, and much more approachable!
ETA: actually, I take that back. I think the other comments just swayed me a bit. It IS pretty, but only when it's pronounced Vee-OL-uh.
ETA: actually, I take that back. I think the other comments just swayed me a bit. It IS pretty, but only when it's pronounced Vee-OL-uh.
This message was edited 10/1/2019, 4:58 AM
I love Viola, but only as Vee-OH-luh. I think with that pronunciation it’s beautiful, and rolls off the tongue so nicely.
Absolutely, absolutely love Viola. A top pick for me. I adore this name and think it's beautiful. I say it vye (rhymes with dye) -oh-luh.
Hi !!!!
Here in Italy Viola has multiple meanings: violet, purple and viola (instrument).
Viola is very popular for newborns these years but I dislike it. It seems heavy, cold, austere and quite snobbish.
I prefer Violetta. It is a flower too (pansy) and despite the tragic operatic character I think that it is fresh and cheerful.
I pronounce Viola VYO-la.
Here in Italy Viola has multiple meanings: violet, purple and viola (instrument).
Viola is very popular for newborns these years but I dislike it. It seems heavy, cold, austere and quite snobbish.
I prefer Violetta. It is a flower too (pansy) and despite the tragic operatic character I think that it is fresh and cheerful.
I pronounce Viola VYO-la.
This message was edited 9/30/2019, 2:29 PM