Vi

This age-old American name rose to the top of the charts at the turn of the 1900s and maintained a steady lead until recently. Vi is typically given as a standalone girl’s name but began as a nickname or abbreviation. If you find yourself caught between names like Violet, Vienna, and Vivienne, then naming baby Vi could be the perfect catch-all. Most commonly associated with the Latin and Greek Violet and Viola, Vi adopts the meaning “purple flower.” It’s no surprise why this is such a loved choice, as the color represents luxury, nobility, power, and ambition. Who wouldn’t want these underpinning baby’s character?