The nameNicolette
Nicolette is a French girl's name, a pet form of Nicole.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Nicholas, it comes from the Greek nike, "victory", and laos, "people".
Origin
Greek.
History
Known from the medieval tale Aucassin and Nicolette, it was given in France in small numbers until the 1960s.
Popularity of the name Nicolette
Nicolette in France
1960peak year (25 births)
770babies named Nicolette in France since 1900
Nicolette was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 135 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Nicolette. Half of all babies named Nicolette in France were born before 1946, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nicolette mean?
Like Nicholas, it comes from the Greek nike, "victory", and laos, "people".
What is the origin of the name Nicolette?
Greek.
Is Nicolette a girl's or a boy's name?
Nicolette is a girl's name.