I'm curious how this uncommon name (Cosette) sounds to you...?

Question

I came across the name Cosette while watching the movie version of Les Miserable. It has never been commonly used in the US, but I'm wondering if it strikes you in a positive way or just sounds odd? My family and friends are of mixed opinions.

Answer 1

It strikes me as a peculiar sounding name, I can't think of any cute nicknames. Now if this was in France, it might be more accepted. Lissette is a unique option and more acceptable.


http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Cosette

Answer 2

Firstly, Ginger Leigh Ann Figueroa sounds okay. Leigh isn't really my thing, especially with Ann after it. Seems like one might just go with Leeann, but c'est la vie. Lavender Grace Figueroa sounds lovely but you don't really seem to love it. and Holly Lavender Figueroa is okay, but could it be too floral? So my favorite of those is Lavender Grace Figueroa. I think Ginger and Lavender make lovely, interesting, and different names. Just to give you a little context about my taste, I love nature names and several on the list that didn't make the cut are among my favorites (Marigold, Hazel, Heather, Poppy, Ivy, Rue, Cassia, Tansy, Lilac, Violet, Clover, Lotus, Magnolia, Daisy, Marguerite). I also like Dandelion, Edelweiss, Snowdrop, Indigo, Lunaria, Tigerlily, Briar, Elanorelle, Belladonna, Wisteria, Ixora, Jonquil, Lantana, Dittany, Laurel, Minette, Artemisia, Rubia, and the French Azelie (Azalea). Some other names that I think pair nicely with Ginger and Lavender are... Ginger Azelie Figueroa Ginger Leonie Figueroa Sylvia Ginger Figueroa Leora Ginger Figueroa Ginger Naomi Figueroa Ginger Bianca Figueroa Ginger Morgan(a) Figueroa Lavender Morgan(a) Figueroa Wrenna Lavender Figueroa Lavender Joanne Figueroa Elise Lavender Figueroa Lavender Cezanne Figueroa Lavender Mae Figueroa Lavender Simone Figueroa If you are in Puerto Rico, some Spanish names I love are Nieve, Ines, and Esperanza. Ginger Esperanza Figueroa? Lavender Ines Figueroa? Ginger Nieve Figueroa? :D

Answer 3

Well, to me it sounds like "corset". Women can't breath in them! Look what Cosette did to her mom! It is because of Cosette that her mom had to go through all these troubles!

I really don't like it... I would feel really sad for those around the child... But that is really according to the story of Les Miserable... You know. hehe =P

Answer 4

I like, with reservations.

Another French -ette name might be better. Cosette sounds a little too much like it might mean something beyond just a name. "Do you have one of those in your cosette?" "Your doctor or pharmacist can recommend a good cosette..." Sorry. I did not think of 'casette,' though -- I thought of "Così fan tutte."

Answer 5

Not very common to me since my daughter played Cossette in a summer production of Les Miserables...

Answer 6

Wow....it sounds (I am so sorry!)
like a feminine hygiene product!
As in...my period is so heavy, I need another box of cosettes.

Answer 7

not to be mean, but the name isn't very flattering. it reminds me of a corsette, (not a pleasent thought when u first meet someone!) it may be unique but u have to consider the baby, would she like this name in later life? consider something a teeny bit more common (but not much!) colette, for example. good luck!

Answer 8

Sounds good but go a little more deeper, legend, sounds cool to me

Answer 9

I think it's pretty, but many people will have difficulty dissociating it from Les Mis.

Answer 10

To me it sounds clunky and plain. Maybe a little low on the brains department.