| Meaning | victory of the people | 
| Origin | English, Irish | 
| Gender | Girl | 
| Popularity | Moderate | 
| Length | 7 | 
| Syllables | 3 | 
| Syllabification | Ni-col-le | 
Classic elegance receives a contemporary spelling update in this sophisticated choice. The familiar foundation ensures immediate recognition and ease of pronunciation, while the distinctive spelling adds a layer of individuality that sets it apart. There's an international quality that transcends borders, feeling equally at home in various cultural and linguistic contexts. The name carries associations with victory and strength while maintaining a fundamentally feminine grace. It belongs to that category of names that have proven their staying power across generations, never quite going out of style even as trends shift around them. The additional letter in the spelling softens the appearance slightly, adding visual interest while preserving the name's essential character. It works beautifully in both casual and formal situations, offering flexibility that serves well throughout life. For parents who appreciate traditional names but want to add a personal twist, this spelling variation provides that distinction without straying too far from the familiar, maintaining respectability while asserting individuality.
| Nic | 
| Nikki | 
| Cole | 
| Collie | 
| Coco | 
 
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| Maureen McCormick | American actress - played Marcia Brady on "The Brady Bunch" | 
| Maureen Lipman | British actress and author | 
| Maureen Dowd | American journalist and columnist | 
| Maureen Flannigan | American actress | 
| Maureen Connolly | American tennis player | 
| Maureen McGovern | American singer | 
| Maureen Reagan | American political activist | 
| Maureen Starkey Tigrett | Former wife of Ringo Starr | 
| Maureen Johnson | American author | 
| Maureen Nolan | Irish singer and actress | 
| Maureen Forrester | Canadian operatic contralto | 
| Maureen Gardner | British high jumper | 
| Maureen Foot | New Zealand politician | 
| Maureen Teefy | American actress | 
| Maureen Osborne | Australian politician | 
| Maureen Wroblewitz | Filipino-German model | 
| Maureen Bunyan | American news anchor | 
| Maureen Tucker | American politician | 
| Maureen Ponderosa | Character in the TV show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" | 
| Maureen Grube | Character in the TV show "The Simpsons" | 
| Maureen Cartwright | Character in the video game "Silent Hill" | 
| Maureen Robinson | Character in the book "The Long Earth" | 
| Maureen Johnson | Character in the book "The Name of the Star" | 
| Maureen Ashby | Character in the TV show "Sons of Anarchy" | 
| Maureen "Mo" DeLauney | Character in the book "Speak" | 
| Maureen Cutler | Character in the TV show "The Fosters" | 
| Maureen Prescott | Character in the book "A Bend in the Road" | 
| Maureen Donovan | Character in the TV show "Blue Bloods" | 
| Maureen Doherty | Character in the TV show "Cold Case" | 
| Maureen "Mose" Mosley | Character in the book "Bee Season" | 
| Maureen Harper | Character in the TV show "Coronation Street" | 
| Maureen Tyler | Character in the book "Firefly Lane" | 
| Maureen Cahill | Character in the TV show "Psych" | 
| Maureen Hinchcliffe | Character in the TV show "Call the Midwife" |