Cosette (given name)

Female given name

Cosette

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

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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

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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]

## Notes

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1. ^ "How will "Les Miserables" influence baby names?". nancy.cc. nancy.cc. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
2. ^ "Cosette: Baby Name of the Day". appellationmountain.net. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
3. ^ The name berry

## External links

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* Cosette (Character) at the Internet Movie Database
* Search for Cosette at the Internet Broadway Database

* Children's literature portal