Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 03, 2024

Collette

US Popularity Rank: 4571

Origin: French

Meaning: Victory of the people

Collette is a baby girl name of French origin, meaning “victory of the people.” Walking its way through history, this name actually derives from the esteemed Greek name Nicholas. Collette is a diminutive of the name Nicolette, which was a diminutive of our previously mentioned Greek ancestor. If you have a Nick in your life you’d love to pay tribute to or simply want to give baby their own victory streak, the name Collette will kick off baby’s life with a bang.