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The baby name Paulette is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /pɔːˈlɛt/ (paw-LET); French: /po.lɛt/ (po-LET).

Paulette is French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: /pɔːˈlɛt/ (paw-LET); French: /po.lɛt/ (po-LET)

What is the meaning of the name Paulette ?

The baby name Paulette is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /pɔːˈlɛt/ (paw-LET); French: /po.lɛt/ (po-LET).

Paulette is French in Origin.

Paulette is the French feminine diminutive of Paule/Paul, ultimately from the Latin cognomen Paulus meaning “small” or “humble.” The suffix -ette adds a note of endearment and lightness, giving the name a chic yet approachable tone that has long appealed in Francophone contexts and beyond.

Use of Paulette grew in France from the late 19th century and carried strong mid-20th‑century currency; it migrated into English-speaking countries in the 1930s–60s, helped by the screen presence of American actress Paulette Goddard. Today it reads as vintage and cosmopolitan, with occasional revival among parents seeking French flair. Related forms include Paule and Pauline in French; Paula, Paulina, and Paola across Romance and other European languages; Italian Paolina and Paoletta; and English Pauletta. Less common spellings such as Polette also appear in Latin America. Nickname options include Etta and Lettie, while the core meaning retains the virtue note of humility.

Paulette has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Paulette

Paulette Goddard Actor · Born 1910 · United States Paulette Goddard was best known as a leading actress of Hollywood’s Golden Age, especially for films like Modern Times, The Great Dictator, and So Proudly We Hail!. She was an American actress and socialite who became one of the era’s prominent screen stars.

Paulette – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 1979 #1 559
FJ 0 #6 1 374
BF Girls 0 #17 1 315
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
JM Girls 0 #33 460 7,507
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
JM 0 #51 37 3,714
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
EC 0 #116 6 2,502
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
MT Girls 0 #149 5 3,773
PR Girls 0 #163 5 3,171
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
LU Girls 0 #165 21 4,850
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
DK 0 #203 4 5,198
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
EC Girls 0 #219 21 3,650
CM Girls 0 #224 430 11,671
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
NA Girls 0 #231 7 7,146
GR Girls 0 #246 4 6,293
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
Canada Girls 2018 #286 5 2,960
JM Boys 0 #288 6 6,876
MU Girls 0 #328 24 8,539
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
CL 0 #333 80 6,867
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #339 5 15,378
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
PA Girls 0 #376 107 9,861
PH Girls 0 #381 10 13,098
MX 0 #389 25 8,339
France Girls 2021 #403 3 3,185
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
ZA 0 #430 18 14,421
CL Girls 0 #458 485 14,098
PT Girls 0 #468 4 7,952
PS Girls 0 #504 20 10,981
CO 0 #505 6 7,768
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Girls 0 #514 19 11,342
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
CM Boys 0 #534 17 12,054
UY Girls 0 #534 3 6,731
GT Girls 0 #536 6 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
KW Girls 0 #555 7 19,177
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
AE Girls 0 #591 7 20,968
IL Girls 0 #592 26 11,648
BO Girls 0 #602 10 9,488
LB 0 #612 47 13,263
AR Girls 0 #627 4 8,289
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
HK Girls 0 #645 6 16,104
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
IT 0 #705 10 4,183
Finland Girls 2026 #734 5 3,895
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
United States Girls 2024 #759 158 8,487
NG Girls 0 #762 25 15,093
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
MX Girls 0 #839 367 17,781
NL Girls 0 #856 100 5,933
TN 0 #859 7 13,765
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Girls 0 #922 22 14,861
EG Girls 0 #938 22 14,742
Spain Girls 0 #949 35 5,561
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
ZA Girls 0 #998 144 25,928
SA Girls 0 #1,008 7 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,050 29 16,140
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MA 0 #1,191 9 20,986
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,376 71 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Paulette is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Ireland
Canada
AE

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People also ask about Paulette

Paulette is predominantly a girl's name.
Paulette is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /pɔːˈlɛt/ (paw-LET); French: /po.lɛt/ (po-LET).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Pauletta, Paule, Pauline, Paula and Pauleen.
Across languages, Paulette has these equivalents: Paula (Spanish/English), Paola (Italian), Pauline (French/English), Paulina (Latin/Polish), Pavla (Czech), and 1 more.
Yes, very popular — Paulette ranked #1 in Ireland in 1979, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Paulette ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1979).
Paulette's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #404 in 2013 to #403 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Paulette are in our database, including Paulette Goddard (Actor).