The nameCosette
Cosette is the name of the heroine of Les Misérables. It was given in France mostly from the 1930s to the 1950s.
- Girl's name
- Literary
Meaning
In the novel, Cosette is the pet name of Euphrasie. The word suggests a "little thing".
Origin
Literary, created by Victor Hugo in Les Misérables (1862).
History
Found since 1905, Cosette peaked in France in the late 1940s, then disappeared. It is no longer given.
Popularity of the name Cosette
Cosette in France
Cosette was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 350 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Cosette. Its rise began around 1905, and it peaked in 1947. Half of all babies named Cosette in France were born before 1952, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cosette mean?
In the novel, Cosette is the pet name of Euphrasie. The word suggests a "little thing".
What is the origin of the name Cosette?
Literary, created by Victor Hugo in Les Misérables (1862).
Is Cosette a girl's or a boy's name?
Cosette is a girl's name.