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Nicolette

“victorious people”

About the name Nicolette

Nicolette is a French diminutive of the name Nicole, the feminine form of Nicolas, from the Greek Nikolaos, meaning ‘victorious people’ or ‘victory of the people’. The medieval French tale Aucassin et Nicolette, a story told in alternating prose and verse, gave the name an early literary use. It has continued to appear in literature and film. Known bearers include the American actress Nicolette Sheridan and the singer Nicolette Larson.

Meaning
victorious people
Origin
French
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
nee-ko-LET(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Nicolette

  • Nicolette Marie
  • Nicolette Anne
  • Nicolette Claire
  • Nicolette Joy
  • Nicolette Rose

Questions about Nicolette

What does Nicolette mean?
Nicolette is a French name meaning "victorious people".
How do you pronounce Nicolette?
Nicolette is pronounced nee-ko-LET, with emphasis on the third syllable.

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