Iolanthe
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Iolanthe
Iolanthe derives from the Greek elements "ion" (violet) and "anthos" (flower), meaning "violet flower." The name has Greek linguistic roots and combines botanical and poetic imagery.
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Etymology
Iolanthe derives from the Greek elements "ion" (violet) and "anthos" (flower), meaning "violet flower." The name has Greek linguistic roots and combines botanical and poetic imagery.
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and gained prominence through W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's 1882 operetta "Iolanthe," which popularized it in Victorian society; it has no significant religious association and remains largely a literary and cultural artifact of British theatrical tradition.
Iolanthe currently ranks #4,684 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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