Paulette
Meaning of Paulette
Say hello to Paulette—a name that shimmies onto the tongue like the tinkling of payal bells, equal parts French café chic and Bollywood sparkle. Born from the French pet form of Paula, she carries the Latin meaning “small” or “humble,” yet her personality is anything but diminutive: think baguette in one hand, bangles in the other, sashaying through history with vintage glamour. Paulette Goddard lit up black-and-white Hollywood screens, and the name itself peaked in mid-century America before slipping into boutique-gem territory, leaving today’s parents a charming throwback that feels fresh again—much like rediscovering your grandmother’s silk sari and realizing it’s runway-ready. Whether you say paw-LET in English or po-LET with a French flutter, Paulette wraps old-world romance and new-age spunk into one delightful package, perfect for a little girl who’ll dance through life like monsoon rain on Delhi rooftops.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as paw-LET (/pɔːˈlɛt/)
French
- Pronunced as po-LET (/po.lɛt/)
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Notable People Named Paulette
| Paulette Cooper is an American author and journalist who endured years of lawsuits, surveillance and harassment from the Church of Scientology after publishing her 1971 exposé, The Scandal of Scientology. |
| Paulette Goddard was an American actress and socialite who became a popular leading lady during Hollywood's Golden Age. |
| Paulette Jordan is an American politician who served on the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Council before representing Idaho as a Democrat in the state House from 2014 to 2018. |
| Paulette Leaphart is a breast cancer survivor who drew national attention by walking 1,000 miles to raise awareness. |
| Paulette Randall is a British theatre director of Jamaican descent who served as associate director for the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony. |
| Paulette McWilliams is an American singer and songwriter who got her start with Rufus and went on to sing backup for legends like Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson. |
| Paulette Brisepierre was a French politician and Moroccan businesswoman who represented the Rally for the Republic and later the Union for a Popular Movement. |
| Paulette Hamilton is a British Labour politician who became the first Black MP to represent a Birmingham constituency when she won Birmingham Erdington in 2022. |
| Paulette Carlson is an American country singer and songwriter who fronted the chart-topping 1980s band Highway 101 before building a lasting solo career. |
| Paulette Goodman led PFLAG as president from 1988 to 1992 and championed the campaign that put its ads on DC Metro buses. |
| Canadian author Paulette Bourgeois created Franklin the Turtle, the beloved character whose picture books have sold over 60 million copies in 38 languages and inspired a TV series and films. |
| Paulette Jiles is an American poet, memoirist and novelist best known for her book News of the World. |
| Paulette Schwartzmann was a French-Argentine chess player. |
| Paulette Hernández is a Mexican actress known for roles in Destino, Cuna de lobos, Perdida and the horror film Saw X. |
