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Nicole
Meaning: victory of the people · Origin: Greek (via French) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A French feminine of Nicolas, from Greek nike ('victory') + laos ('people').
Famous people named Nicole
- Nicole Kidman (actor)
Nicknames
Nicky, Nic, Cole
Variants & related names
Nicola, Nicolette, Nikol
Nicole name art
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FAQ
What does the name Nicole mean?
Nicole means “victory of the people”. It comes from Greek (via French).
Is Nicole a popular name?
Nicole is a classic girls' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Nicole?
Nicky, Nic, Cole.
What are other forms of Nicole?
Nicola, Nicolette, Nikol.
Similar names
Chloe · Zoe · Penelope · Sofia · Elena · Athena
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.