Nichol
Medieval English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Nichol
Nichol is a Scottish diminutive form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people" (from nike, "victory," and laos, "people").
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Etymology
Nichol is a Scottish diminutive form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people" (from nike, "victory," and laos, "people"). The name is primarily used in Scottish and English-speaking cultures, with historical prominence among Scottish nobility and common folk from the medieval period onward.
Nichol currently ranks #15,997 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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