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Alette

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Pronounced uh-LET /əˈlɛt/Medium

Meaning: A dainty French and Scandinavian diminutive of Adelaide/Adelheid, 'noble; nobility.' Vintage and delicate.Low

In 30 seconds: A dainty vintage name: Alette is a French diminutive of Adelaide, 'noble' (said 'uh-LET'). Delicate and elegant.
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Origin MediumFrench, Scandinavian
MeaningA dainty French and Scandinavian diminutive of Adelaide/Adelheid, 'noble; nobility.' Vintage and delicate.
U.S. rank (2023)#13535 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 114

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019622023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a girl's name Alette is a French/Scandinavian diminutive of Adelaide, 'noble kind.' Delicate and vintage — rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-LET').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in the Nordics. Rare, dainty, and elegant.

Did you know? Alette is a French and Scandinavian diminutive of Adelaide ('noble; nobility') — a delicate, old-world name in the family of Colette and Odette (said 'uh-LET').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Alette — French/Scandinavian diminutive of Adelaide

Variations

AdelaideAlettaAletta

Nicknames

LettieAlly

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If you like Alette…

Adelaide— the root it shortens
Colette— a like -ette diminutive
Odette— a like dainty French name
Aletta— a spelling cousin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alette mean?

Alette is a French/Scandinavian diminutive of Adelaide, meaning 'noble; nobility.'

How do you pronounce Alette?

It's said uh-LET /əˈlɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alette a boy or girl name?

Alette is a girl's name.

How popular is Alette?

Alette is a rare name in the U.S.

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