Josette
Meaning of Josette
Josette is a female name with French origins. It is pronounced as "joh-ZET" in American English (/ʒoʊˈzɛt/) and as "zhoh-ZET" in French (/ʒo.zɛt/). Some variations of the name include Josie and Josephine.
In terms of popularity, Josette has been moderately used over the years for newborns in the United States. In recent years, it has been given to around 50 to 100 baby girls annually. The highest occurrence was recorded in 1991 when it ranked at 1383, while its lowest occurrence was in 1939 when it ranked at 1010.
Josette carries an elegant and sophisticated charm due to its French origin. It is often associated with qualities such as grace, femininity, and a touch of vintage allure. With its various possible nicknames like Josie or Josephine, this name offers versatility and options for personalization. Whether you prefer the shorter and spunky nickname Josie or the more elaborate form Josephine, Josette provides a lovely choice for parents seeking a timeless yet distinctive name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as joh-ZET (/ʒoʊˈzɛt/)
French
- Pronunced as zhoh-ZET (/ʒo.zɛt/)
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Notable People Named Josette
| Josette Patricia Simon is a British actor known for her roles in television series like Blake's 7 and for her pioneering work in color-blind casting on the stage. |
| Josette Bellan is a renowned aerospace engineer and fluid dynamicist known for her research on turbulence in high-pressure reactions and the interactions between fluid dynamics and thermodynamics, currently working at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and California Institute of Technology (Caltech). |
| Josette Rey-Debove was a pioneering French lexicographer and semiologist who advocated for feminist changes to French language usage. |
| Josette Andriot was a notable French film actress during the silent film era, renowned for her portrayal of Protéa in a series of espionage films from 1913 to 1919. |
| Josette Durrieu is a French politician and member of the Senate of France, representing the Hautes-Pyrénées department and affiliated with the Socialist Party. |
| Josette Altmann Borbón is a Costa Rican historian, public figure, and politician who served as the First Lady of Costa Rica and was elected as the first woman Secretary General of FLACSO. |
