Collette

Collette is a given name and surname of French origin. In given-name usage, Collette is a variant spelling of the French feminine name Colette, and both forms are encountered in various countries. Collette has been adopted in English-speaking contexts as an anglicized or stylistic alternative.

As a surname, Collette appears in France and among Francophone communities, and has spread to other regions through migration and diaspora. In biographical and public records, individuals with the surname Collette can be found across a range of professions and national backgrounds, reflecting the name’s mobility.

In culture, Collette appears in fiction, film, and music as well as in real life naming. The spelling is sometimes chosen to evoke French heritage or to distinguish a family tradition, while still preserving the familiar pronunciation of Colette for many speakers.

Notable people with the given name or surname Collette span fields such as the arts, sciences, sports, and public life. The name measures its identity through personal and family preference rather than a single historical figure, contributing to its presence in diverse communities.

See also Colette, a closely related form often considered the standard French version, and Collet, a surname of similar origin.