Nicole
Nicole is a Christian girl name of Greek, via French origin, meaning “Victory of the people”.
| Meaning | Victory of the people |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via French |
| Pronunciation | nih-KOHL |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | France, United States, United Kingdom, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Nicole
Nicole is the French feminine of Nicolas, from the Greek Nikolaos, made of nike, 'victory', and laos, 'people'. Saint Nicholas of Myra, the fourth-century bishop behind the Santa Claus legend, made the male name popular all over Europe. Nicole spread into English in the mid-twentieth century and was among the most popular names in America in the 1970s and 1980s. The actress Nicole Kidman is a well-known bearer.
Is Nicole a Christian name?
Nicole comes from the name of Saint Nicholas and is used by Christians across Europe, though many parents now treat it simply as a classic French name.
How popular is Nicole?
Very popular in the 1970s to 1990s; still common, though less fashionable now.
Gifts with the name Nicole
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Nicole
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nicole mean?
Nicole means 'Victory of the people'. It is of Greek, via French origin.
Is Nicole a Christian name?
Nicole comes from the name of Saint Nicholas and is used by Christians across Europe, though many parents now treat it simply as a classic French name.
How do you pronounce Nicole?
Nicole is pronounced nih-KOHL.
Is Nicole a boy or girl name?
Nicole is usually a girl name.