Venona is a distinctive and uncommon female given name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word "venenum," meaning poison. It was popularized by American author E.L. James in her bestselling erotic romance novel series "Fifty Shades of Grey," where Venona Taylor is a character with a notable role. Despite its unique appeal, Venona remains relatively rare as a baby name choice, perhaps due to its connection to the more familiar variant Venetia or Veneta, which have historical roots and are occasionally used today.
The name Venona was relatively popular during this period, with a total of 23 babies named Venona between the years 1915 and 1918. However, there seems to be a slight dip in popularity between these years, with only one birth recorded in 1916.