Nickolai
nik-oh-LAI
Popularity
#7573
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Russian
Total Births
523
Peak Year
#31 in 2015
First Recorded
1976
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
A Russian variation of 'Nicholas', which is of Greek origin, meaning 'victory of the people'. It's a strong, classic name with historical resonance.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Nicholas II of Russia
The last Emperor of Russia, reigning from 1894 to 1917.
Nikolai Gogol
Influential Russian novelist, short-story writer, and playwright.
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