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The baby name Colette is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: koh-LET (IPA: /koʊˈlɛt/); French: koh-LET (IPA: /kɔ.lɛt/).

Colette is French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: English: koh-LET (IPA: /koʊˈlɛt/); French: koh-LET (IPA: /kɔ.lɛt/)

What is the meaning of the name Colette ?

The baby name Colette is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: koh-LET (IPA: /koʊˈlɛt/); French: koh-LET (IPA: /kɔ.lɛt/).

Colette is French in Origin.

Colette is a French diminutive of Nicolette, the feminine of Nicolas, ultimately from the Greek Nikolaos (nikē “victory” + laos “people”), giving the meaning “victory of the people.” The name emerged in medieval France as a pet form carried independently, retaining a compact, elegant sound that feels distinctly French yet widely accessible.

Its profile was shaped by Saint Colette of Corbie (1381–1447), a reformer of the Poor Clares, and much later by the celebrated French novelist Colette (born Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette), which helped modernize the name’s image in the early 20th century. Usage has been steady in France and periodic in the English-speaking world, with mid-century U.S. peaks and a recent vintage revival. Variants and related forms include Collette, Coletta, Coleta, Nicolette, Nicole, and Nicola; nicknames range from Coco and Cole to Lettie and Etta.

Colette has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Colette

Colette Marchand Actor · Born 1925 · France Colette Marchand was a French actress and dancer, best known for her role in the film 'Moulin Rouge' (1952), where she played the character Marie Charlet. Her performance in the film earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She was a prominent figure in the French entertainment industry during the mid-20th century. Colette Brosset Actor · Born 1922 · France Colette Brosset was a French actress best known for her work in the theater and film. She gained fame for her performances in the comedy troupe Les Branquignols and appeared in films like 'Ah! Les belles bacchantes' and 'La Belle Américaine'. Her contributions to French comedy and cinema remain memorable.

Colette – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2018 #1 — 934
BF Girls 0 #17 1 315
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
CM 0 #48 9 2,592
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
LU 0 #60 7 2,830
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
CM Girls 0 #110 1,018 11,671
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
Belgium Girls 2024 #126 60 424
LU Girls 0 #126 61 4,850
Switzerland Girls 2024 #133 3 1,786
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
MT Girls 0 #141 11 3,773
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
Sweden Girls 2021 #181 3 1,666
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
AO Girls 0 #211 7 4,575
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
PS 0 #223 4 5,692
France Boys 1956 #227 3 914
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
NA Girls 0 #231 7 7,146
JM Girls 0 #238 22 7,507
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
France Girls 2021 #251 165 3,185
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #264 22 2,795
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
QA Girls 0 #306 11 15,378
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
MU Girls 0 #313 39 8,539
DK Girls 0 #325 5 7,429
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
United States Girls 2024 #344 789 8,487
CZ Girls 0 #348 4 5,378
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
NL 0 #367 25 2,481
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
ZA 0 #369 79 14,421
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #417 8 15,987
PH Girls 0 #424 6 13,098
CL 0 #431 4 6,867
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
PT Girls 0 #464 8 7,952
LB 0 #466 198 13,263
PS Girls 0 #490 34 10,981
KW Girls 0 #497 19 19,177
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
CM Boys 0 #512 39 12,054
CR Girls 0 #513 20 11,342
PA Girls 0 #515 4 9,861
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
AE Girls 0 #532 22 20,968
UY Girls 0 #533 4 6,731
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
IR Girls 0 #542 4 8,334
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IL Girls 0 #567 51 11,648
SG Girls 0 #567 20 18,916
HK Girls 0 #591 25 16,104
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
NL Girls 0 #632 336 5,933
BO Girls 0 #649 3 9,488
ZA Girls 0 #681 553 25,928
IT 0 #688 27 4,183
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SY 0 #716 13 11,684
Finland Girls 2026 #724 15 3,895
NG Girls 0 #731 56 15,093
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
Germany Girls 0 #754 85 4,949
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
TN 0 #820 10 13,765
CL Girls 0 #822 30 14,098
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
SA Girls 0 #923 13 25,931
PE Girls 0 #934 10 14,861
Spain Girls 0 #940 44 5,561
EG Girls 0 #948 12 14,742
MY Girls 0 #976 19 24,821
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MA 0 #1,110 19 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,150 34 17,781
DZ 0 #1,229 6 20,130
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,262 185 9,415
ZA Boys 0 #1,266 7 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Colette is popular in 71 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
United States

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People also ask about Colette

Colette is predominantly a girl's name.
Colette is a 2 syllable name, pronounced English: koh-LET (IPA: /koʊˈlɛt/); French: koh-LET (IPA: /kɔ.lɛt/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Collette, Coleta, Coletta and Nicolette.
Across languages, Colette has these equivalents: Nicole (English/French), Nicolette (French), Nicoletta (Italian), Nicoleta (Romanian), Nikoleta (Slavic).
Yes, very popular — Colette ranked #1 in Ireland in 2018, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Colette ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2018).
Colette's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #370 in 2011 to #251 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Colette are in our database, including Colette Marchand (Actor), Colette Brosset (Actor).