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Nicholette

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Pronounced nik-uh-LET /ˌnɪk.əˈlɛt/Medium

Meaning: A feminine form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory,' + laos, 'people') — a fuller spelling of Nicolette. Classic and graceful.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful classic: Nicholette means 'victory of the people' (said 'nik-uh-LET'). A feminine of Nicholas.
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Origin MediumGreek, French
MeaningA feminine form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory,' + laos, 'people') — a fuller spelling of Nicolette. Classic and graceful.
U.S. rank (2024)#16942 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,290

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319482024

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

Nicholette elaborates Nicolette, itself a French feminine of Nicholas, 'victory of the people.' It reads classic and graceful — rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'nik-uh-LET').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Extremely rare, classic, and graceful.

Did you know? Nicholette is a feminine of Nicholas, from the Greek for 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory,' + laos, 'people') — a fuller, elegant spelling of Nicolette (said 'nik-uh-LET').
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Variations

NicoletteNikoletteNicholet

Nicknames

NickiLettie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nicholette mean?

Nicholette is a feminine of Nicholas, from the Greek for 'victory of the people.'

How do you pronounce Nicholette?

It's said nik-uh-LET /ˌnɪk.əˈlɛt/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Nicholette a boy or girl name?

Nicholette is a girl's name.

How popular is Nicholette?

Nicholette is a rare name in the U.S.

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