Cosette (given name)
Cosette is a feminine given name. It is of French origin and is best known for being in "Les Misérables" (1862) by Victor Hugo; Cosette was the nickname given to the girl by her mother.
 Cosette in Les Misérables | |
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Old French, English |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Cosetta and Cozette |
Meaning
The origins of Cosette is unclear. The leading theory is that Hugo derived Cosette from the French word chosette, meaning 'little thing'.[1] Another theory is that it is derived from the Greek masculine name Nicholas, itself meaning 'victory of the people' or 'victorious'.[2]
Popularity
Cosette in Broadhurst Theatre, New York City
Sculpture of Cosette with her doll by Marthe La-Fizeliere-Ritti
From 2013 to 2020, at least a hundred girls from the United States were named Cosette except for 2019.[3]
External links
Notes
- "How will "Les Miserables" influence baby names?". nancy.cc. nancy.cc. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- "Cosette: Baby Name of the Day". appellationmountain.net. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- The name berry
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