Nicholas
NIK-ə-ləs
Popularity
#118
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
926,036
Peak Year
#29,217 in 1995
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
From the Greek name *Nikolaos*, meaning 'victory of the people.' It is composed of the elements *nike* meaning 'victory' and *laos* meaning 'people'.
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Nicholas Cage
American actor and film producer
Nicholas Sparks
American novelist and screenwriter
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