Colette
Girl name · Greek · pronounced ko-LET
Verified name
What does Colette mean?
Victory of the people
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 297 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1407 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Coco, Etta
Variant: Nicole
Related: Cosette
Using Colette across cultures
Classic French name associated with the famous novelist.
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