Is Violet inspired by Saber? You can easily see the resemblance here:



On the left: Saber from Fate/Stay Night, on the right: Violet Evergarden

And her usual blue outfit is somewhat similar to saber



On top: Saber from Carnival Phantasm, on bottom: Violet Evergarden

Note that the original violet didn't have the ahoge, it's edited on her first picture here with her blue necktie. So is Violet design inspired by Saber from Fate Series here?
Yeah, Violet is probably inspired by Saber. I sort of have proof:


They look exactly alike.
They were both involved in a war.
If you think about it, Gilbert is Violet's version of Shirou because of how much he means to her.
They are both badass