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Nicole

You're onto a winner with this one. Nicole, a Greek girl's name, means "people of victory" and is derived from the French boy's name Nicholas, which in turn came from the Greek Nikolaos. This name is made up of the Greek words nike, meaning "victory," and laos, meaning "people." Nike is also the name of the Greek goddess of victory, so you can really go for gold with it. With famous bearers of this name including Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, baby will know she's in good company.
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Meaning

People of victory

Popularity

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Pronunciation

'nih-KOHL'

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Traits

  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
  • Graceful

Compatibility

Nicole pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings, adding a touch of elegance to the group. As a middle name, it complements a wide range of first names, especially those with a modern or trendy flair. Culturally, Nicole fits in well with a variety of backgrounds and styles, making it a versatile choice for any family.

Elegant Sophisticated Confident Graceful

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Nicole Scherzinger

Nicole Scherzinger

Singer, Actress

Born: June 29, 1978 · Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Portrait of Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Actress

Born: June 20, 1967 · Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Portrait of Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie

TV Personality, Fashion Designer

Born: September 21, 1981 · Berkeley, California, USA

Portrait of Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi

Reality TV Personality

Born: November 23, 1987 · Santiago, Chile

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Nicole Original form
  • Nikol Russian
  • 尼科尔 Mandarin Chinese
  • Николь Russian
  • 니콜 Korean
  • Νικόλ Greek
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Arabic

Cultural Adaptations

  • निकोल (Nikol) Hindi
  • ニコール (Nikōru) Japanese
  • نيكول (Nikūl) Arabic

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nicole

What does Nicole mean?
People of victory
What is the origin of Nicole?
Nicole has Greek origins.
Is Nicole popular?
Nicole has been viewed 174 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Nicole?
Similar names include Ethan, Habiba, Nina, Nana, Djuma.
How do you pronounce Nicole?
Nicole is pronounced 'nih-KOHL'.

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