Paulette

Paulette is a French diminutive of the name Paula and means 'the little one' or, more freely interpreted, 'the younger one'. The name has, like Paula and Paul, its roots in the Roman surname Paulus, which is derived from the Latin word paulus meaning 'small'.

What does the name Paulette mean?

The first name Paulette comes from French and is a diminutive form of Paula with the meaning 'the little one' or alternatively 'the younger one'. Like the variants Paula, Paulina, and Pauline, Paulette is among the less common female first names in Germany. There are also other linguistic equivalents such as Paola (Italian), Paulita (Spanish), and Pavla (Czech).

Where does the name Paulette come from?

The name Paulette has Latin roots and means 'the little one' or 'the younger one'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Paulette?

The pronunciation of the name Paulette is two to three syllables depending on the emphasis - usually 'Pau-let-te' [poˈlɛtə] or [paʊ̯ˈlɛt]. The beginning with 'au' sounds soft and pleasant, while the stressed '-let' provides a clear structure. The ending '-te' or the almost inaudible final 'e' gives an elegant finish. Paulette conveys a stylish and cultured impression - feminine, slightly French-influenced, and with a subtle yet present aura.

When is the name day of Paulette?

The name day of Paulette is celebrated on January 26, the day of Saint Paula of Rome.

Popularity

In Germany, Paulette is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2009, reaching 2,111th place. Over the last ten years, Paulette has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,382nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Paulette ranks 6,884th.

Nicknames & pet names

Pau-Pau / Pauli / Poli

Similar first names

Famous people

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