From French, Collette carries the meaning 'victory of the people,' the sense behind the larger name Nicole that it springs from. The double-l spelling gives the classic Colette a slightly fuller, more decorative look. It belongs to the wide Nicole family that runs across many languages.

Collette has a soft, two-syllable French lilt that pairs well with its 'victory' meaning. Actress Collette Wolfe is among those who carry this spelling.

Did you know? Collette is a spelling variant of Colette, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'victory of the people' while changing the visual style.

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Variations

NikoleNikolNikoletaNikaNikola

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Collette Wolfe (1980–present)
American actress, Observe and Report, Young Adult.

If you like Collette…

Nicole— The parent name Collette diminishes, source of its 'victory of the people' sense.

Colette— The single-l French spelling of the same name as Collette.

Celeste— shares Collette's French roots

Cosette— a fellow French choice

Scarlette— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Collette mean?

Collette is usually explained as meaning 'victory of the people' and is most often linked with French tradition.

How do you pronounce Collette?

It's commonly said KAW-leht /ˈkɔ.let/.

Is Collette a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Collette is used as a girl name.

How popular is Collette?

In 2024, Collette ranked #2716 in the U.S. for girls, with 63 births recorded.