Niccolo
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Niccolo
Niccolò is the Italian form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is primarily used in Italian-speaking Catholic cultures and has significant historical prominence, notably borne by Renaissance figures like Niccolò Machiavelli and Niccolò Paganini.
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Etymology
Niccolò is the Italian form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people), meaning "victory of the people." The name is primarily used in Italian-speaking Catholic cultures and has significant historical prominence, notably borne by Renaissance figures like Niccolò Machiavelli and Niccolò Paganini.
Niccolo currently ranks #3,070 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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