Cosette
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Cosette is a girl’s name of French origin, meaning “Cosette is a French name, a diminutive of Nicolette, meaning 'victory of the people'.”. It currently ranks #1909 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2015.
What Cosette Means
“Cosette is a French name, a diminutive of Nicolette, meaning 'victory of the people'.”
The Story of Cosette
Born from the pages of a French masterpiece, a name whispering resilience and hope arrives for your daughter.
Cosette is a French name, believed to be a diminutive of Nicolette, meaning 'victory of the people.' It gained prominence through Victor Hugo's 1862 novel Les Misérables, where the character Cosette endures hardship and finds redemption. The name's journey is deeply tied to this literary legacy, carrying its themes of struggle and eventual triumph.
Saying 'Cosette' aloud feels gentle, yet carries an underlying strength, like a delicate flower pushing through cobblestones. You imagine your daughter with this name facing challenges with a quiet, enduring spirit and finding her own hard-won victories. It’s a name that evokes a deep sense of hope and the profound beauty found in resilience.
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Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Cosette
Character from Victor Hugo's Les Misérables
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#141 in 2015
Total Births
2,964
First Recorded
1912
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