Meaning
Colette is a french name meaning “Victory of the people”.
History
A French short form of Nicolette, itself from the Greek Nikolaos. The novelist Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette gave the name a literary, independent character that still defines it.
Popularity
Ranked #186 in 2026 · up 574 places since 1996
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