Collette
[kəˈlɛt]Meaning
from Coll + -ette, a medieval diminutive of the given name Nicholas
Background Story
Collette is formed from Coll with the suffix -ette, a medieval diminutive of Coll that comes from the given name Nicholas. A user-submitted entry records it as a feminine given name in French. It is also used as a surname.
Variations
Colette, Colett, Colet
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