| Meaning | victory of the people |
| Origin | Greek, Italian |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Nicola |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ni-co-la |
About Nicola
Refined and international, Nicola brings European sophistication to the naming landscape. This name challenges conventions in English-speaking countries where it's sometimes perceived differently than in its home cultures, offering parents a chance to choose something truly distinctive. Nicola has been favored across Italy, France, and other European nations for generations, lending it genuine cultural depth and history. The three-syllable structure gives it an elegant cadence, while the familiar "Nick" opening provides comfortable ground. Parents selecting Nicola often appreciate classical names with artistic associations, as it's been borne by numerous musicians, artists, and intellectuals. The name projects intelligence, creativity, and cultured sensibility without pretension. Nicola adapts beautifully to various nickname options while standing perfectly well on its own, offering flexibility as your son grows and develops his own identity.
Nicknames for Nicola
| Nick |
| Nic |
| Cola |
Famous People Named Nicola
| Nicolaus Copernicus | Renaissance mathematician and astronomer |
| Nicola Piovani | Italian composer and Oscar winner |
| Nicola Tesla | Inventor and electrical engineer |
| Nicola Benedetti | Renowned Scottish violinist |
| Nicola Sturgeon | Politician, First Minister of Scotland |
| Nicola Sirkis | Frontman of the French rock band Indochine |
| Nicola Porpora | Baroque composer and teacher of Haydn |
| Nicola Larini | Former Formula One driver from Italy |
| Nicola Grigolo | Operatic tenor |
| Nicola Pagett | English actress |
| Nicola Abbagnano | Italian philosopher |
| Nicola Vaccai | Composer of Italian operas |
| Nicola Peltz | American actress |
| Nicola LeFanu | British composer |
| Nicola Roberts | British singer - Girls Aloud and songwriter |
| Nicola Canali | Italian architect |
| Nicola Maramotti | Co-founder of Max Mara fashion |
| Nicola Sacco | Italian footballer |
| Nicola Legrottaglie | Former Italian footballer |
Characters Named Nicola
| Nicola Six | Character from Martin Amis' novel "London Fields" |
| Nicola Marter | Protagonist of Elizabeth McGregor's novel "A Matter of Interpretation" |
| Nicola Wade | Character in the novel "The Bone Season" by Samantha Shannon |
| Nicola King | Character from the TV show "Emmerdale" |
| Nicola DeVorsey | Character from the TV show "Degrassi - The Next Generation" |
| Nicola West | Character in the Australian TV show "Neighbours" |
| Nicola Murray | Character from the TV show "The Thick of It" |
| Nicola Mancuso | Character in the film "Walking on Sunshine" |
| Nicola Osborne | Character from the novel "The Comfort of Others" by Kay Langdale |
| Nicola Kelly | Character from the TV show "Waterloo Road" |
| Nicola Beresford | Character from the TV show "Holby City" |
| Nicola Birmingham | Character in the TV show "Heartbeat" |
| Nicola Tesla | Character in the video game "Tesla Effect - A Tex Murphy Adventure" |
| Nicola Prescott | Character from the TV show "Ackley Bridge" |
| Nicola Kettlewell | Character from the TV show "Bad Girls" |
| Nicola "Nikki" Alexander | Character from the TV show "Silent Witness" |
| Nicola Rubinstein | Character in the TV show "Wire in the Blood" |
| Nicola Hughes | Character from the novel "We Could Be Beautiful" by Swan Huntley |