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Nicolette

Quick answerNicolette 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…

French · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,729
TrendStable
Peak year1994
Syllables3
OriginFrench
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench
ReligionChristianity
Letters9
Numerology4 Chaldean 1
Global rank#503

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

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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