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Cosetta

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Pronounced koh-ZET-uh /koʊˈzɛt.ə/Medium

Meaning: Cosetta is an Italian form of the French Cosette, best known as the gentle orphan heroine of Victor Hugo's Les Miserables. Cosette itself began as a pet form (perhaps of 'chosette,' little thing). A literary, romantic name.Low

In 30 seconds: A romantic literary name: Cosetta is the Italian Cosette, Hugo's gentle orphan (said 'koh-ZET-uh'). Soft and storied.
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Origin LowItalian, French
MeaningCosetta is an Italian form of the French Cosette, best known as the gentle orphan heroine of Victor Hugo's Les Miserables. Cosette itself began as a pet form (perhaps of 'chosette,' little thing). A literary, romantic name.
U.S. rank (1964)#6943 ↘ Falling
1964 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1956
Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195719261964

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

Cosetta is the Italian spin on Cosette, the character whose kindness anchors Victor Hugo's Les Miserables. The name began as a French pet form and now reads as a romantic, literary choice. It feels soft, storied, and European (said 'koh-ZET-uh').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely. Rare, literary, and romantic.

Did you know? Cosetta is the Italian form of Cosette, the tender orphan-turned-heroine of Victor Hugo's Les Miserables — a name rich with story (said 'koh-ZET-uh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Cosetta — Italian form of Cosette; Les Miserables

Variations

CosetteCozettaCosetta

Nicknames

CosiEtta

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cosetta mean?

Cosetta is an Italian form of Cosette, the gentle orphan of Les Miserables; Cosette began as a French pet form, perhaps 'little thing.'

How do you pronounce Cosetta?

It's said koh-ZET-uh /koʊˈzɛt.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cosetta a boy or girl name?

Cosetta is a girl's name.

How popular is Cosetta?

Cosetta is extremely rare in the U.S. — a literary, romantic pick.

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