Velvet
Meaning of Velvet
Velvet, a feminine given name evocative of tactile luxury, traces its lineage through Middle English veluet—via Old French veluette—to the Latin vellus, signifying “fleece” or “wool.” Historically, the term designated a sumptuous pile fabric reserved for Roman patricians and medieval nobility, a semantic heritage that imbues the name with connotations of prestige and refined texture. In the United States, Velvet has maintained an intermittent but consistent presence within the Social Security Administration’s top 1,000—most recently ranking 939th in 2024 with eleven recorded births—reflecting modest appeal rather than mainstream adoption. From an analytical standpoint, Velvet functions as a lexical metaphor of resilience beneath softness; its Spanish cognate, terciopelo, introduces a Latin American nuance that underscores artisanal roots and a sensorial depth resonant across cultural boundaries.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as VEL-vit (/ˈvɛl.vɪt/)
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Notable People Named Velvet
| Velvet Sky - |
| Velvet McIntyre - |
