Find out how popular the first name Cossette has been for the last 16 years (from 1997 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cossette by gender

Based on the last 16 years of data, Cossette is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Cossette.

The history of the first name Cossette

Cossette is a French feminine given name derived from the French diminutive form of the Latin name "Nicolette". The name's origins can be traced back to the Late Middle Ages in France, around the 13th to 15th centuries.

The name Cossette is believed to have originated from the diminutive form of the French name "Nicole", which itself is derived from the Greek name "Nikolaos". The Greek name "Nikolaos" is composed of the elements "nikos" meaning "victory" and "laos" meaning "people".

In its earliest recorded use, Cossette was primarily found in French literature and historical records from the medieval period. One notable early reference is in the medieval French romance "Aucassin et Nicolette", where the character Nicolette is a diminutive form of the name Nicole.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Cossette was Cossette de Châtillon, a French noblewoman who lived in the 14th century. Another notable early bearer of the name was Cossette de Montmorency, a French courtier who lived during the reign of King Charles VII in the 15th century.

In the 19th century, the name Cossette gained wider recognition and popularity due to its inclusion in Victor Hugo's famous novel "Les Misérables". In the novel, Cossette is the daughter of the character Fantine and is adopted by Jean Valjean.

Other notable individuals named Cossette throughout history include:

1. Cossette Renault (1836-1914), a French painter known for her portraits and still lifes.
2. Cossette Trudel (1865-1936), a Canadian writer and journalist from Quebec.
3. Cossette Zéphir (1886-1973), a French sculptor and ceramist active in the early 20th century.
4. Cossette Boucher (1901-1988), a Canadian painter and illustrator from Quebec.
5. Cossette Gauthier (1923-2013), a French Canadian actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

Data source

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