Colette

Meaning of Colette

Colette is a French name meaning 'victory of the people'. It's a short form of Nicolette, which comes from Nicholas.

Colette has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Colette

Colette is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #316 in 2025 from #663 in 2012.

Notable people named Colette

• Colette (Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette)
  Influential French novelist and writer
• Colette Mann
  Australian actress, TV personality
• Colette Pichon Battle
  American lawyer, climate justice advocate
• Colette Fitzpatrick
  Irish journalist and TV presenter
• Colette Hiller
  American actress and singer

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Questions about the name Colette

What does the name Colette mean?

Colette means colette is a french name meaning 'victory of the people'. it's a short form of nicolette, which comes from nicholas, and it comes from French origins.

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

Colette is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Colette?

In 2025, Colette ranked #316 for girls, up from #400 the year before.

When was Colette most popular?

Colette peaked at #316 in 2025.