Iolanthe

violet flower

GenderGirlOriginGreekSay iteye-oh-LAN-theePopularityextremely rare, literary
Pronounced eye-oh-LAN-thee

About the name Iolanthe

Iolanthe combines the Greek words for violet and flower, forming a lush, operatic name made famous by a Gilbert and Sullivan opera. It suits a dramatic, artistic girl.

Dramatic, artistic, and gracefully bold.

Fun fact

Iolanthe is the title character of an 1882 comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan.

Nicknames for Iolanthe

IolaThea

Variations

YolantheIolanthéIolantha

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