The baby name Nicolette is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced nee-koh-LET (IPA: /ˌniːkoʊˈlɛt/).
The baby name Nicolette is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced nee-koh-LET (IPA: /ˌniːkoʊˈlɛt/).
Nicolette is in Origin.
Nicolette is the French diminutive of Nicole, itself the feminine of Nicolas/Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos (nikē “victory” + laos “people”), giving the meaning “victory of the people.” It arose within medieval French naming patterns where -ette marked affectionate diminutives; pronounced nee-koh-LET in French and nik-uh-LET in English, the name blends delicacy with strength.
The heroine of the 13th‑century chantefable Aucassin et Nicolette anchored the name in European romance. Sporadic in records after the Middle Ages, it resurfaced via modern Francophone influence and enjoyed modest Anglophone use from the mid‑20th century. Related forms include Nicole, Colette, Nicoletta (Italian), Nicoleta (Romanian), and Nikoletta (Hungarian/Greek). Variant spellings are Nicollette and Nicholette. Nicknames range from Nikki/Niki and Nico to Etta and Lettie. In the United States, usage peaked in the 1980s–1990s before declining, yet the name remains familiar.
| Nicolette Krebitz Nicolette Krebitz is a German actress and filmmaker best known for her role in the film 'Bandits'. She has also directed movies like 'The Heart is a Dark Forest'. Her work often explores complex themes and emotions. | Nicolette Larson Nicolette Larson was an American singer best known for her 1978 hit "Lotta Love" and for her work with Neil Young in the late 1970s. She built her reputation through collaborations with Young and her warm, distinctive vocal style. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 1975 | #1 | — | 505 |
| NA | 0 | #32 | 2 | 2,537 | |
| MT | 0 | #42 | 2 | 1,767 | |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| JM | 0 | #88 | 6 | 3,714 | |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| PH | 0 | #109 | 2 | 5,607 | |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #124 | 2 | 3,755 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #125 | 27 | 3,773 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #146 | 6 | 4,216 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #177 | 3 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2020 | #179 | 2 | 1,663 |
| CZ | 0 | #185 | 2 | 3,154 | |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #204 | 56 | 7,507 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #204 | 21 | 7,146 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #222 | 4 | 3,308 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| SG | 0 | #259 | 11 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2022 | #272 | 9 | 2,867 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #288 | 2 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| NL | 0 | #318 | 74 | 2,481 | |
| ZA | 0 | #318 | 130 | 14,421 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #326 | 16 | 5,378 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #339 | 5 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #357 | 930 | 5,933 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #360 | 3 | 8,539 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #360 | 5 | 5,096 |
| France | Girls | 1993 | #367 | 3 | 2,117 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #378 | 13 | 13,098 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #411 | 1,331 | 25,928 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #419 | 6 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #430 | 5 | 6,867 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #468 | 4 | 7,952 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #514 | 17 | 8,334 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #516 | 3 | 9,861 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #520 | 13 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #520 | 67 | 18,916 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #525 | 16 | 11,671 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #535 | 2 | 6,731 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #538 | 16 | 20,968 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #555 | 7 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #606 | 10 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #644 | 8 | 9,488 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #726 | 13 | 3,895 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #774 | 13 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #776 | 76 | 14,098 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #797 | 42 | 4,949 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #820 | 97 | 8,487 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #974 | 10 | 5,561 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #979 | 16 | 24,821 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 5 | 14,861 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 11 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,165 | 14 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,263 | 5 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,397 | 50 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Nicolette is popular in 63 countries — most recent births per country:
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