Colette

At a Glance: Name: Colette – Meaning: victory of the people – Origin: French (diminutive of Nicole) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: koh-LET

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Colette is a French name, originally a diminutive of Nicole, with a meaning of "victory of the people." It's pronounced koh-LET, and its style sits at the intersection of worldly and timeless, classic. If you've seen a different meaning attached to Colette elsewhere, know that this is the one behind it.

Meaning & Origin of Colette

Meaning: Victory of the people.

Origin: French (diminutive of Nicole).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Colette

Phonetic: koh-LET   IPA: /koʊˈlɛt/

Popularity of Colette

Colette hit its highest popularity in 1966, ranking #372 with 595 babies given the name that year. By 2024, it had settled to #400, with 789 babies — more babies than at its 1966 peak, even with a lower rank.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1892–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Colette mean?

Victory of the people. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Colette)

How do you pronounce Colette?

Colette is pronounced koh-LET (IPA: /koʊˈlɛt/).

Is Colette a popular name right now?

Colette is near its all-time peak (#372 in 1966), ranked #400 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1892–2024.)

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