Find out how popular the first name Nicolett has been for the last 12 years (from 1989 to 2000) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Nicolett by gender

Based on the last 12 years of data, Nicolett is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2000, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Nicolett.

The history of the first name Nicolett

The name Nicolett is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which means "victory of the people." The name originated during the Byzantine era in the 4th century AD and was popular among Greek-speaking Christians in the Eastern Roman Empire.

Nicolett is a feminine form of the name Nicolas or Nicholas, which was initially used as a masculine name. The earliest recorded use of the name Nicolett dates back to the 12th century in France, where it was a variant spelling of the French form Nicolette.

One of the earliest known references to the name Nicolett can be found in the medieval French romantic story "Aucassin et Nicolette," written around 1200 AD. In this tale, Nicolette is the name of the heroine, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who falls in love with Aucassin.

A notable figure bearing the name Nicolett was Nicolett de Montivilliers, a 13th-century French nun and abbess of the Montivilliers Abbey in Normandy. She was known for her piety and leadership in the religious community.

In the 15th century, Nicolett de Vollepière was a French noblewoman and the wife of Jean de Vollepière, a knight and member of the French royal court. She played a role in the political intrigues of the time.

During the Renaissance period, Nicolett de Lens was a 16th-century French painter and miniaturist who specialized in portrait miniatures for the French nobility and royalty.

In the 17th century, Nicolett Poisson was a French actress and the wife of the famous playwright and actor Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Molière. She performed in many of her husband's plays and was considered a talented actress in her own right.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Nicolett, showcasing its enduring popularity and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.

Data source

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