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Michelette

Quick answerMichelette is a French diminutive of Michèle, the feminine form of Michel, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el meaning "who is like God." The name has been primarily used in French-speaking Catholic cultures, particularly in France and French-speaking regions, with its popularity peaking in the mid-20th century.

Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,161
TrendVintage
Peak year1911
Syllables3
OriginHebrew
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench
ReligionChristianity
Numerology1 Chaldean 3
Global rank#1,161

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Michelette

Michelette is a French diminutive of Michèle, the feminine form of Michel, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el meaning "who is like God." The name has been primarily used in French-speaking Catholic cultures, particularly in France and French-speaking regions, with its popularity peaking in the mid-20th century.

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Etymology

Michelette is a French diminutive of Michèle, the feminine form of Michel, derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el meaning "who is like God." The name has been primarily used in French-speaking Catholic cultures, particularly in France and French-speaking regions, with its popularity peaking in the mid-20th century.

Michelette currently ranks #1,161 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1911.

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