Iola

With Greek origins, Iola is a girl’s name meaning “violet.” The name Iola is a variation of Iole, a title with quite the story to tell. In Greek mythology, Iole was the daughter of the king of Oechalia, Eurytus. Her father organized an archery competition to see who was fit enough to marry his daughter. No one was able to beat Eurytus until the famous warrior, Heracles decided to take part. Whether little Iola is a gentle flower or thrives when there’s a competition to win, their name will set them on the path to success.