Alette

Greek
"truth"

Alette Origin and Meaning

The name Alette is a girl's name.

Alette is a feminine name of French and Scandinavian origin, functioning as a diminutive of Aletta or a variant of Charlotte. In French, it carries the charming meaning of 'little winged one' or 'small bird', while in Norwegian and Danish contexts, it's associated with nobility or being 'of noble kind'. Though uncommon in English-speaking countries, Alette enjoys modest popularity in Scandinavian nations, particularly Norway. The name combines delicacy with a subtle strength and offers the cute nickname option 'Alie' or 'Lettie'. Its distinctive yet accessible sound makes it appealing to parents seeking a name that's unique without being difficult to pronounce or spell. Alette's cross-cultural heritage adds to its versatile appeal.

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Famous People Named Alette

  • Alette Sijbring
    Dutch Olympic water polo player
  • Alette Schreiner
    Norwegian anthropologist
  • Esther "Alette" Pos
    Dutch field hockey player
  • Alette Marie Engelhart
    Norwegian women's activist
  • Alette Wilhelmine Georgine Due
    Norwegian singer and composer

The name Alette in Pop Culture

  • According to one name book
    'Latin "ala," "wing," leads to the French diminutive form Alette.'
  • Alette
    character and magazine from the film "Shopaholic"