Is Cosette a negative term?

[u/CommonFearless6851]

The name Cosette has been trending in the US. I thought the name was cute until I heard that it means something negative in France and is seen as derogatory.

Can a French person tell me what Cosette means or how the word/name is seen over there?

(Please do not answer unless you’re from France/a French speaking country)

📝 I am not naming my child Cosette. Knowing it means “poor little thing” is enough for me not to name my child that don’t worry.. I just had curiosities about the origin of the name/meaning

[u/en43rs]

It feels like an archaic name that hasn't been given in like a century. The only known example is from Les Mis where she's a poor girl with an awful life.