Colette name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 15th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old Greek

Usage: English, French, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Colette

c(o)-lette

Meaning: Victory of the People, Necklace and Nike Which Means Victory

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What does Colette mean?
Variations of Colette
Middle Names for Colette
How popular is Colette?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Colette
Sibling Names for Colette
Famous People Named Colette
Lists having Colette

What does Colette mean?

Prominent and Venerable girl name Colette came from Old Greek which is dominantly used in English, Danish, French, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish languages, Colette means "Victory of the People, Necklace or Nike Which Means Victory".

Colette is variation of widely accepted Nicolette. Nicolette is variant of renowned Nicola. Nicolette is French equivalent of Nicole. Nicolette means Victory of the People came from Old Greek. Colette is short form of Nikola.

Nikola is short form of Nichol. Nikola is feminine variant of Nicolas. Nikola is form of Nicolai in Finnish language. Nikola's meaning is Victory and People and Victory has its origin in Old Greek.

Colette is a short version of an. an is short of Anwar. an is Old Norse form of Án. Origin of Darling and Perpetual an is in Hebrew and Vietnamese, meaning of an is "He (God) Was Gracious".

Colette is diminutive of Nicola. Nicola is effeminate version of Nicolaus. Nicola is equivalent of Nicolaus in Italian language. Nicola's meaning is People's Victory and Victor of the People came from Old Greek..

It is celebrated on March 6th.

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How do I pronounce Colette?

Two syllabled Colette is pronounced as c(o)-lette. It can also be pronounced as col(et)-te or kaw-let.

Variants of Colette

Colene, Nicolette, Nicola, Nicole, Caline, Coletta, Necole, Nicolaus, Nycole, Alexisnicole, Nicolemarie

Middle Names for Colette

Nian, Berniece, Osia, Lainey, Jaslene, view more middle names that goes with Colette

Names that rhyme with Colette

How popular is the name Colette?

a popular name in United States with over 22928 new-borns have been given the name since 1892. When at its peak in 1966, 672 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 372nd position.

In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names 19 times Also, Colette is a very popular name in France given to over 174512 babies in 141 years.

At present the name is rising, in 1936, 6638 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 6th position. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 10 baby names 7 times

A common name in Ireland with over 2665 new-borns have been given the name since 1964.

At present the moniker is on a rise, in 1964, it ranked 47th when 157 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. Colette is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 479 on girl names chart when 58 babies were given the name Colette. Over 450 babies in England and Wales have been named Colette.

In Belgium, Colette is a unique name where it has been in use since 1997 and has secured the place in top 300 names. Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 226 on girl names chart when 46 babies were named Colette.

Over 305 babies in Belgium have been named Colette. But Colette is a popular baby name in DR Congo where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Cameroon, Chad, Benin, Rwanda, England, Canada, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso.

At least, 440000 people globally have carried Colette as their given name according to our evaluation.

Year	Rank	Births
2018	533	585
2017	531	578
2016	468	672
2015	528	593
2014	522	589

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Colette in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	26	779	565
	0	0	0	76
	0	26	70	67
	0	26	9	18
	0	0	31	0

Numerological aspects of Colette

You are a natural leader who's respected by people. You are a risk taker because you know that in order to get something, you need to give something in return. If you notice someone being superficial, you walk away. Having number 1 as your personality no represents your determination, strong will to change the world and ambition. You don't look like yourself when you are around someone you like.

Looking for names similar to Colette? Please go through the following names

Riah - Lofty Riah prevalently is used in English is rooted from Old Greek and Spanish is bestowed upon both sexes. Riah is English cognate of Rhea. Also Riah is English equivalent of Ria
Diogo means Didakhe is originated from Hebrew and Spanish used in Portuguese and Galician is a boy name
Terianna - Origin of Uncustomary Terianna is in Old Greek, meaning of Terianna is "One who is Strong and Ambitious" is a baby girl name. Terianna is derivation of Terrian.
Alexandrea - Widespread girl name Alexandrea means "Female Version of Alexander, Defender of Men or He Who Wards Off (Other) Men". It is rooted from Old Greek is largely used in English
Denys - Uncommon unisex name Denys is rooted from Old Greek, mostly used in English, French and English languages, Denys means "From the Latin Dionysos or Dionysus, Named for Saint Denys or God of the Vine"

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Sibling Names for Colette

If you're thinking of naming your baby girl Colette, you might also be wondering about the perfect names to pair with it for a set of siblings. Whether you want to go for a cohesive theme or mix up different styles, we've compiled a list of wonderful sibling names that complement Colette beautifully. Check them out below!

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Famous people named Colette

Colette de Jouvenel, daughter of French writer Colette and her second husband
Colette Cassidy, television news reporter, journalist, writer
Colette of Corbie, French abbess and the foundress of the Colettine Poor Clares
Colette Peignot, French author
Colette Audry, French novelist, screenwriter, and critic
Colette Sénami Agossou Houeto, Beninese educator and feminist poet
Colette Besson, French athlete
Colette Avital, Israeli diplomat and politician
Colette Mann, Australian actress, singer
Colette Marchand, French prima ballerina and actress
Colette Trudeau, Canadian born Métis singer/songwriter
Colette O'Neil, Glasgow-born actress noted for her various roles on British television

Colette Hiller, American actress who starred on film
Colette Flesch, Luxembourgish politician and former fencer
Colette Bryce, poet, freelance writer and editor
Colette Brown, English actress
Colette Brosset, French actress, writer and choreographer
Colette, French mime, actress, journalist and novelist
Colette Morrow in Dom Hemingway as Actress
Colette Nelson in Female Bodybuilders as
Colette Samerski in True Face as Actress
Colette Emmanuelle in Le roi danse as Actress
Colette Appleby in Gladiator as Miscellaneous Crew
Colette Alliot-Lugaz acted in tvMovie The Love for Three Oranges
In 1932 flick, Brumes de Paris, Colette Andris characterized N.

Colette Boky, from 1965 comedy and music flick Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor, who characterized Mistress Ford.
In 1923, Colette Brettel characterized the role of N in film Wettlauf ums Glück.
Colette Broïdo, from 1937 thriller movie À minuit, le 7, who played Annie.
Colette Corder characterized leading role of N in 1922 drama movie Das Spielzeug einer Dirne.
In 1932, Colette D'Arville portrayed the role of N in drama, thriller movie Awlad el zawat.
Colette Darfeuil characterized central character of Sangarre in 1936 adventure movie Michel Strogoff.
Colette Descombes portrayed critical character of Eva in 1969 drama and horror flick Orgasmo.
In 1958 crime, drama movie, La mercière assassinée, Colette Devlin characterized N.

In 2003 drama movie, A Normal Life, Colette Duvall characterized Nancy.
Colette Kaboré, from 1982 drama movie Wend Kuuni, who portrayed Lale.
Colette Keen played crucial character of Edie in 2010 drama, family movie Fanny, Annie & Danny.
In 1997, Colette Kilroy played the role of Claire Bowman in drama movie Matchbox Circus Train.
In 1974 comedy, romance film, La pension du libre amour, Colette Mareuil portrayed Madame Robert.
In 1948, Colette Melville characterized the role of Paula Danvers in crime, drama flick The Flamingo Affair.
Colette O'Connell played central role of Lynn Richards in 1998 drama, thriller flick Shattered Illusions.
Colette Renard, from 1960 drama film Business, who characterized the Léa.

Colette Richard, from 1949 comedy flick Ces dames aux chapeaux verts, who characterized Arlette.
Colette Teissèdre portrayed central role of Jeanne Forestier in 1975 comedy, drama film Les noces de porcelaine.
Colette Kraffe, from 2013 drama movie Une lettre ne s'écrit pas, who portrayed La Louise.
Colette Batifoulier played the crucial role of N in 2005 drama film Sédition populaire.
In 2010, Colette Nussbaum portrayed the role of Polizistin in thriller film Bad End.
In 1981 comedy flick, La meilleure façon de s'envoyer en l'air, Colette Boyer characterized Cécile.
In 2016, Colette Weber Shaw portrayed the role of Luna Crimson in drama and fantasy flick The Day of Forevermore.

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