Collette
[kəˈlɛt]Meaning
from a medieval diminutive of Coll, a form of Nicholas
Background Story
Collette comes from Coll combined with the French diminutive suffix -ette, formed from a medieval diminutive of Coll, itself from the given name Nicholas. It is used as both a surname and a given name.
Variations
Colette, Colett, Colet
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