Nicolet
/ˌnɪkəˈleɪ/noun
A surname and place name of French origin, derived from a diminutive form of Nicolas.
Did you know?Nicolet ultimately belongs to the same name family as Nicholas and the Greek goddess Nike, whose name literally means “victory.”
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Nikēlaos
“A personal name formed from nikē, “victory,” and laos, “the people.””
Late Antiquity
Greek
Nikolaos
“The established Greek form of the name meaning “victory of the people.””
Medieval Latin
Latin
Nicolaus
“The Latin form of Nicholas, spread through Christian naming traditions.”
Old French
Old French
Nicole
“A French form of Nicolas, used as a personal name.”
Middle French
French
Nicolet
“A diminutive form of Nicole or Nicolas, using the suffix -et.”
Modern English
English
Nicolet
“A French surname and place name, including the name of the explorer Jean Nicolet and places named after him.”