Well, there is a male element in the name, but it doesn't come from Cole at all. It's a shortened form of Nicolette, which comes from Nicholas. I like the name, but it's a bit on the lightweight side.
I personaly dont like the name at all. To me it is a bit old fashioned but not cute old fashioned like Elizabeth and Caroline. Its dull and just not very attractive in my opinion. No offence to you by anything that Ive said its all just my opinion.Nikki :)