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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Victory of the people
- Origin
- French (diminutive of Nicole)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- koh-LET
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
koh-LETIPA /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.
Names Like Colette
These names share Colette’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Colette mean?
Victory of the people. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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