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Colette

Girl · French · Medium name

Meaning
Victory of the people
Pronunciation
ko-LET
Origin
French

French short form of Nicolette, from Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people).

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: French, Greek

Commonly used in: United States, France, Western Europe

Alternate spellings

  • ColletteEnglish

    Variant spelling.

Similar names

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Nicole

nih-KOHL

Girl · Greek

Meaning: Victory of the people

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Nicolette

nik-uh-LET

Girl · Greek

Meaning: Victory of the people

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Laurent

loh-RAHN

Boy · French

Meaning: From Laurentum; laurel

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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