Nicolette
French · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nicolette
Nicolette is the feminine diminutive form of Nicolas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), which combines "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is primarily used in French, English, and Dutch-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in medieval France where Saint Nicolette was venerated, and it gained wider use across Christian communities in Europe and North America.
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Etymology
Nicolette is the feminine diminutive form of Nicolas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), which combines "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is primarily used in French, English, and Dutch-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in medieval France where Saint Nicolette was venerated, and it gained wider use across Christian communities in Europe and North America.
Nicolette currently ranks #1,729 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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