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Colette

koh-LET

Popularity

#400

stable

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.

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Numerology

1

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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Personality Traits

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