Colette
Meaning of Colette
The name Colette is a charming and elegant choice for a baby girl, rooted in French origin. It is derived from the name Nicolette, which itself is a diminutive form of Nicole, meaning "victory of the people." Pronounced as koh-LET in both French and English, Colette exudes a sophisticated yet approachable aura. The name carries associations with the renowned French author Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, known simply as Colette, who penned classics like "Gigi" and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature. This literary connection adds an intellectual and artistic flair to the name. Over the years, Colette has enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 1,000 names since at least 1919. Its timeless appeal is reflected in its steady usage across generations, making it a classic yet contemporary choice for parents seeking a name that embodies grace and cultural richness. Variations of this name include Collette, offering an alternative spelling while maintaining its inherent charm.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as koh-LET (/ko.lət/)
English
- Pronunced as koh-LET (/koʊleˈt/)
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Notable People Named Colette
| Colette Justine, also known as Colette Lumiere, is a Tunisian-American multimedia artist renowned for her pioneering work in performance art, street art, and photographic tableau vivant, as well as her exploration of gender roles and use of guises and personas. |
| Colette Fu is a Philadelphia-based photographer, book artist, and paper engineer known for creating large-scale, three-dimensional pop-up books featuring her photographs, and for teaching pop-up courses and workshops internationally. |
| Colette Álvarez Urbajtel was a French-Mexican photographer known for her black-and-white photography of everyday life, mentored by her husband, Mexican photographer Manuel Álvarez Bravo, and recognized with numerous exhibitions and publications. |
| Colette Dalal Tchantcho is a UK-based actress and theatre maker recognized for her performances in the TV series Domina and Dangerous Liaisons. |
| Colette Maze was a French classical pianist known for her late-in-life recordings and her affinity for the music of Claude Debussy. |
| Colette Dowling is an American writer and psychotherapist, renowned for her best-selling book The Cinderella Complex: Women's Hidden Fear of Independence. |
| Colette Besson was a French athlete who unexpectedly won the 400m race at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. |
| Colette Audry was a renowned French novelist, screenwriter, and critic. |
| Colette Alliot-Lugaz is a renowned French soprano known for her association with Mozart's music. |
| Colette Burgeon is a Belgian politician affiliated with the Parti Socialiste and is the sister of Willy Burgeon. |
| Colette Descombes is a French film actress who was active between 1961 and 1978, born on January 26, 1943, in Romans sur Isère, France. |
| Colette Corder (1894–1982) was a renowned German stage and film actress. |
| Colette Ripert was a French actress best known as "Tante Georgette" in the series French in Action. |
| Colette Bailly is a French pianist and composer who studied under Max Deutsch in Paris. |
| Colette Lucas-Conwell is an American coxswain who won gold as the coxswain for the United States mixed eight at the 2023 Pan American Games. |
