Originally Posted by Usherette

I'm going to say this because I know that she won't, but it's Violet.

Neither Parma, nor Palma. Violet.

Think of Parma as an adjective here, Violet as the proper noun. Parma sounds too much like a particular type of Italian ham. Violet sounds pretty.

Please call her Violet. I thank you. (and she probably will too!)

Sincerely

Ette, Usher