Colette
koh-LET
Popularity
#400
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
27,021
Peak Year
#789 in 2024
First Recorded
1892
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Colette is a French name meaning 'victory of the people.' It is a diminutive of Nicolette, itself a diminutive of Nicole.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Colette
French author known for 'Gigi'.
Colette Stevenson
British composer, musician and researcher.
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