Soft fabric
Derived from the English word for the soft, tufted fabric, which itself comes from the Old French 'veluet'. It suggests a sense of luxury, softness, and tactile richness.
About 12 girls were named Velvet in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The horse-loving protagonist of the novel and film · National Velvet
Professional wrestler Jamie Lynn Szantyr
A character from the animated series · RWBY
