Nicholas

Meaning victory of the people
Origin Greek
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Nicholas
Popularity Popular
Length 8
Syllables 3
Syllabification Nich-o-las

About Nicholas

This distinguished name carries an air of quiet confidence and timeless appeal. Nicholas works beautifully across all stages of life, from the playground to the boardroom. The built-in nickname options—Nick, Nico, Cole—offer versatility while maintaining sophistication. Parents who choose Nicholas often appreciate its classic status without feeling dated or overly traditional. It pairs well with both simple and elaborate middle names, and its multicultural recognition makes it accessible worldwide. The name has graced saints, scholars, and leaders throughout history, yet never feels weighed down by expectation. Nicholas strikes that rare balance between being familiar enough to spell and pronounce easily, while remaining substantial enough to stand alone with dignity. It's neither trendy nor forgotten, occupying that sweet spot of enduring popularity that won't date a child to a particular era.

Variations of Name Nicholas

Nikolai
Nico
Colin
Cole
Klaus
Kolya

Nicknames for Nicholas

Nick
Nic
Nicky
Cole
Nico
Nicholas

Famous People Named Nicholas

Nicholas CageAmerican actor
Nicholas SparksAmerican novelist
Nicholas HoultEnglish actor
Nicholas IIThe last Emperor of Russia
Nicholas HammondAmerican actor
Nicholas BrendonAmerican actor
Nicholas ColasantoAmerican actor
Nicholas GonzalezAmerican actor
Nicholas TseHong Kong actor
Nicholas D'AgostoAmerican actor
Nicholas BraunAmerican actor
Nicholas GalitzineBritish actor
Nicholas FarrellEnglish actor
Nicholas LyndhurstEnglish actor
Nicholas McCarthyEnglish musician
Nicholas PinnockBritish actor
Nicholas RoerichRussian painter
Nicholas LashBritish theologian

Characters Named Nicholas

Nicholas Angel"Hot Fuzz"
Nicholas Nickleby"Nicholas Nickleby" by Charles Dickens
Nicholas "Nick" Carraway"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Nicholas Flamel"Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling
Nicholas "Nick" FuryMarvel Comics character
Nicholas Rush"Stargate Universe" TV series
Nicholas "Nick" Burkhardt"Grimm" TV series
Nicholas Brody"Homeland" TV series
Nicholas "Nick" Miller"New Girl" TV series
Nicholas "Nick" Andros"The Stand" by Stephen King
Nicholas Angelotti"The Elixir of Love" opera by Gaetano Donizetti
Nicholas "Nick" Stokes"CSI - Crime Scene Investigation" TV series
Nicholas "Nick" Morton"The Mummy" - 2017 film
Nicholas "Nick" Parker"The Parent Trap" - 1998 film
Nicholas "Nick" Cutler"Being Human" TV series
Nicholas Scratch"Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" TV series
Nicholas "Nick" Ryder"Riptide" TV series
Nicholas Blair"Dark Shadows" TV series
Nicholas "Nick" Jakoby"Bright" - 2017 film
Nicholas "Nick" Brody"Sanctuary" TV series

Other Popular Names Beginning with N

Neko
Nehemias
Noel
Nivaan
Niall
Niccolo
Naveen
Nestor
Nicolo
Najee