Paulette
pah-LET
Popularity
#1410
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
47,012
Peak Year
#2,586 in 1948
First Recorded
1907
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A French diminutive of Paula, meaning 'small' or 'humble'. It is of Latin origin.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Paulette Goddard
American actress of film, stage, and television.
Paulette Dubost
French actress, long career in film and theater
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