What Does the Name Velvet Mean
The name Velvet comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Velvet below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Velvet Name Meaning
EnglishFrom the English word for the soft fabric. It became used as a given name after the main character in Enid Bagnold's book 'National Velvet' (1935) and the movie (1944) and television (1960) adaptations.
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