Alet

Alet is a toponym and given name that appears in several European contexts. The most widely recognized use is in southern France, where the commune Alet-les-Bains is located in the Aude department. The town’s name reflects its historic association with thermal baths and its proximity to the Aude valley; the element “Alet” is of local origin, with etymology linked to Occitan or Latin roots, though the exact source is uncertain.

In given-name usage, Alet is used as a feminine name in Dutch-speaking areas and in Belgium, often as a diminutive form of longer names such as Adalina, Adelina, or Aletta. The form is relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries and may appear in historical records or contemporary name lists in the regions where it is used.

As a surname, Alet occurs infrequently in some regions, but it is not widely documented as a deliberately distinct family name. When it does appear, it is typically in small or regional contexts rather than as a prominent, widespread surname.

Geographically, beyond Alet-les-Bains, the term Alet appears mainly in toponymic contexts within Occitan-speaking areas and in historical references connected to the broader naming of sites and features in southern France. In usage broader than place names, Alet is therefore best understood as a name with limited regional popularity and several related forms in longer names.