The nameCollette
Collette is a French girl's name, a variant of Colette. It was mostly given in the 1920s and 1930s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Like Colette, it is a diminutive of Nicole, from the Greek nikê, "victory", and laos, "people".
Origin
French, through Colette.
History
Found from the early 20th century, Collette peaked in the late 1920s, then became very rare after the war.
Popularity of the name Collette
Collette in France
Collette was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 415 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Collette. Half of all babies named Collette in France were born before 1931, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Collette in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Collette mean?
Like Colette, it is a diminutive of Nicole, from the Greek nikê, "victory", and laos, "people".
What is the origin of the name Collette?
French, through Colette.
Is Collette a girl's or a boy's name?
Collette is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Collette?
Variants and related names of Collette include Nicole.