Cosette (given name)
 Cosette in Les Misérables | |
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Old French, English |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Cosetta and Cozette |
Cosette is a feminine given name. It is of French origin and is best known for the character in "Les Misérables" (1862) by Victor Hugo; Cosette was the nickname given to the girl by her mother.
Meaning[edit]
The origins of Cosette are unclear. The leading theory is that Hugo derived Cosette from the French word chosette, meaning 'little thing'.[1][better source needed] Another theory is that it is derived from the Greek masculine name Nicholas, itself meaning 'victory of the people' or 'victorious'.[2]
Popularity[edit]
From 2013 to 2020, at least a hundred girls from the United States were named Cosette except for 2019.[3]
Notes[edit]
- ^ "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
