The nameMauricette

Mauricette is a French feminine pet form of Maurice. It was common in France in the 1930s and 1940s.

Meaning

Mauricette comes from Maurice, from the Latin Mauritius, "Moor".

Origin

French.

History

Mauricette was given mainly between the two world wars and just after, and is very rare today.

Popularity of the name Mauricette

Mauricette in France

1946peak year (1,750 births)
52,760babies named Mauricette in France since 1900
08751,750 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Mauricette was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 16,150 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Mauricette. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1946. Half of all babies named Mauricette in France were born before 1937, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

Variants and related names

Mauricette in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mauricette mean?

Mauricette comes from Maurice, from the Latin Mauritius, "Moor".

What is the origin of the name Mauricette?

French.

Is Mauricette a girl's or a boy's name?

Mauricette is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Mauricette?

Variants and related names of Mauricette include Maurice.