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Nicolette

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Pronounced NEE-kaw-leht /ˈni.kɔ.lɛt/Medium

Meaning: French feminine diminutive of Nicole/Nicholas, from Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people): 'victory of the people'. Famous from the medieval tale Aucassin et Nicolette.Medium

In 30 seconds: Nicolette is a French girl's name meaning 'victory of the people', a feminine diminutive of Nicole and Nicholas.
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningFrench feminine diminutive of Nicole/Nicholas, from Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people): 'victory of the people'. Famous from the medieval tale Aucassin et Nicolette.
U.S. rank (2025)#1729 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births118 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 17,128

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419142025

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

Nicolette draws on the Greek elements 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people), giving the sense 'victory of the people' through the French diminutive of Nicole. It is famous from the medieval tale Aucassin et Nicolette.

Dutch actress and television host Nicolette van Dam is one modern bearer. Variations such as Nikoleta and Nikolina carry the same victorious root into other languages, while the -ette ending keeps Nicolette's French lilt.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Nicolette is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Nicolette — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

NikoleNikolNikoletaNikaNikolina

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Nicolette van Dam (b. 1984)
    Dutch actress, model and television host; known for the youth soap 'ZOOP'.

If you like Nicolette…

Nicole— The base name that Nicolette is the French diminutive of.
Bernadette— shares Nicolette's French roots
Eliette— shares Nicolette's French roots
Marguerite— echoes that soft -te sound
Antoinette— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nicolette mean?

Nicolette is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with French tradition.

How do you pronounce Nicolette?

It's commonly said NEE-kaw-leht /ˈni.kɔ.lɛt/.

Is Nicolette a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Nicolette?

In 2024, Nicolette ranked #2020 in the U.S. for girls, with 97 births recorded.

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