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Colette

Colette is a girl's name of French origin. Derived from Nicole, it means "people of victory." Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, known simply as Colette, was a French female author, actress, and journalist. One of her most famous works is the novella Gigi, which she penned in 1944. If you're looking for a sophisticated name with a touch of Parisian flair, Colette makes a chic choice for your little girl.
French Female
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Meaning

People of victory

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Pronunciation

koh-LET

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Traits

  • Sophisticated
  • Chic
  • Graceful
  • Victorious

Compatibility

Colette works well with classic and elegant sibling names, and can also be a stylish and sophisticated choice as a middle name. This French name pairs beautifully with names of French origin or those with a similar timeless charm.

Sophisticated Chic Graceful Victorious

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Colette Besson

Colette Besson

Athlete

Born: April 7, 1946 · Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, France

Portrait of Colette Renard

Colette Renard

Actress

Born: November 1, 1924 · Ermont, France

Portrait of Colette Magny

Colette Magny

Musician

Born: October 31, 1926 · Paris, France

Portrait of Colette Avital

Colette Avital

Politician

Born: January 1, 1940 · Bucharest, Romania

Portrait of Colette Dowling

Colette Dowling

Author

Born: October 25, 1928 · New York City, USA

Portrait of Colette Mann

Colette Mann

Actress

Born: October 30, 1950 · Melbourne, Australia

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Colette Original form
  • Collette Variant
  • Kolet Hebrew
  • 科蕾特 Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Georgian
  • Persian
  • Hindi
  • Thai

Cultural Adaptations

  • コレット (Koretto) Japanese
  • კოლეტი (K'oleṭi) Georgian
  • کولت (Kūlt) Persian
  • कोलेट (Kolet) Hindi
  • โคเลท (Kholet) Thai

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Frequently Asked Questions about Colette

What does Colette mean?
People of victory
What is the origin of Colette?
Colette has French origins.
Is Colette popular?
Colette has been viewed 91 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Colette?
Similar names include Anthony, Trevor, Bernardo, Irene, Jade.
How do you pronounce Colette?
Colette is pronounced koh-LET.

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