Nicole Name, Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Nicole

Nicole is a name of Greek origin and comes from the name Nikolaos, which is composed of two words, ‘nikē,’ meaning ‘victory,’ and ‘laos,’ meaning ‘people.’ In other words, it means ‘victorious people’ or ‘people’s victory.’

Nicole has been a popular name since the Middle Ages. It originated as a feminine form of Nicholas, popular in Europe during the Middle Ages.

Saint Nicholas is a 4th-century bishop from the maritime city of Myra in Anatolia. The modern name of Myra is Demre, which is located on the Mediterranean coast of present-day Turkey. Nicholas was known for his generosity and kindness and is credited with popularizing the name in the Christian world. He is the inspiration for the character of Santa Claus, and his feast day is celebrated on December 6 in many parts of the world.

Nicole became popular in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s, but it was not until the 1960s that it became one of the country’s most popular baby girl names. French actress and singer Nicole Croisille is also credited with popularizing the name at the time. The name is also popular in many other countries, including France, Germany, and Canada.

Nicole has many variants, including Nicolette (French), Nicolina (Italian), Nikoletta (Greek), Nikolasa (Spanish), Nikola (Polish), Nikora (Maori), Nicol (Czech), and Nika (Slovene). The common nicknames for this name include Nicky, Nikki, Cole, Nic, Coley, Nica, Nick, Colie, and Lenny.

The name Nicole also has a significant presence in the world of literature and movies. Nicole Diver is a leading character in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel Tender Is the Night, and Nicole Bristow is a character in the American comedy-drama television series Zoey 101. In the British-American animated sitcom The Amazing World of Gumball, Nicole Watterson is a character. It was played by Teresa Gallagher. Nicole Haught is a character in the supernatural Western horror TV series Wyonna Earp.

Nicole

Meaning Victory of the people

Gender Girl

Religion Greek, Judaism

Origin Greek

Lucky Number 4

Syllables Three

Length 1 word, 6 letters, 3 vowels, 3 consonants

Type Medium length and moderately easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Nicole?

Pronounced as nee-kohl

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Listen to the sound of the name Nicole in English.

Famous People With The Name Nicole

Nicole KidmanAustralian actress and film producer, won numerous awards including an Oscar and six Golden Globes
Nicole ScherzingerAmerican singer, songwriter, and dancer, best known for being the lead singer of ‘Pussycat Dolls’
Nicole JungKorean-American singer, member of the band “Kara”
Nicole J. ArendtAmerican retired tennis player, won 16 doubles titles in her career.
Nicole Marie Passonno StottAmerican engineer and retired NASA astronaut, was flight engineer on ISS Expedition 20 and Expedition 21
Nicole RossAmerican foil fencer, member of the team that won Gold at 2018 World Championships

Nicole On The Popularity Chart

The data provided by SSA can help us assess the performance of the name Nicole over the years.

Popularity Over Time

Over the years, Nicole’s popularity has been diminishing steadily. While 20,311 babies per million were given the name in 1988, the number dropped to 949 babies per million in 2021.

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

The name Nicole was part of the Top 20 names in the US until 2004. Its rank in 2021 was 340.

Source: Social Security Administration

Nicole On MomJunction Popularity Chart

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Names With Similar Sound As Nicole

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Popular Sibling Names For Nicole

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Boy Sibling Names For Nicole

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Girl Sibling Names For Nicole

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Other Popular Names Beginning With N

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Names With Similar Meaning As Nicole

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Popular Songs On The Name Nicole

Nicole has a lyrical presence in various songs. Check them out here.

Song	Artist
Nicole	Taylor Ashton
Nicole	Enrico Intra
Nicole	Hotel Books
Nicole	Dinamarca
Nicole	Point Blank
Nicole	Kjjjjjjjjj
Nicole	Ween
Nicole	Maeshima soshi

Acrostic Poem On Nicole

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Nicole with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Nurturing resilience and navigating challenges, never succumbing.

Imagination beyond compare, an inspiration for everyone you care.

Challenges come what may, but you won’t give up the fray.

Overflowing with love and affection for all.

Lively spirit bursting with vivacity and zest for life.

Eloquent mind blessed with the gift of gab.

Nicole’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name nicole. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Vruschika (Scorpio)
Starting letters for Vruschika (Scorpio) rashi	N, Y
Representation	Scorpion
Element	Water
Ruling body	Mars
Quality	Fixed

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Vruschika (Scorpio) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Visakha (Vishakam)	Scorpio (0 to 3.20 degrees)	Jupiter	Ti, Tee, Too, Te, Tu, Tae, To
Anuradha (Anizham, Anusham)	Scorpio (3.20 to 16.40 degrees)	Saturn	Na, Naa, Ni, Nu, Ne, Nee, Noo, Nae
Jyeshta (Triketta)	Scorpio (16.40 to 30 degrees)	Mercury	No, Ya, Yaa, Yi, Yu

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Nicole In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Nicole in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Nicole, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Nicole	English	en
妮可	Chinese	zh-CN
निकोल	Hindi	hi
Nicole	Spanish	es
Nicole	French	fr
نيكول	Arabic	ar
নিকোল	Bengali	bn
Nicole	Portuguese	pt
Николь	Russian	ru
نکول	Urdu	ur
Nicole	Indonesian	id
Nicole	German	de
ニコール	Japanese	ja
निकोल	Marathi	mr
నికోల్	Telugu	te
Nicole	Turkish	tr
நிக்கோல்	Tamil	ta
Nicole	Vietnamese	vi
Nicole	Tagalog	tl
니콜	Korean	ko
Nicole	Hausa	ha
Nicole	Swahili	sw
Nicole	Javanese	jv
Nicole	Italian	it
ਨਿਕੋਲ	Punjabi	pa
નિકોલ	Gujarati	gu
นิโคล	Thai	th
ನಿಕೋಲ್	Kannada	kn
ኒኮል	Amharic	am
निकोल	Bhojpuri	bho
Nicole	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Nicole In Sign Languages

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Name Numerology For Nicole

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Nicole, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Nicole

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Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Nicole

Discover the presence of Nicole in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me	Anna Nicole Smith: Bak fasaden, Anna Nicole Smith: Beni Tanımıyorsunuz, Anna Nicole Smith: la vera storia, Anna Nicole Smith: Nem ismertek engem, Anna Nicole Smith: Nie znacie mnie, Anna Nicole Smith: Tú no me conoces, Anna Nicole Smith: Vocês Não Me Conhecem, Celle que vous croyez connaître : Anna Nicole Smith, Celle que vous croyez connaître: Anna Nicole Smith, Анна Николь Смит: Вы меня не знаете, アンナ・ニコル・スミス: ユー・ドン・ノウ・ミー, 安娜．妮可．史密斯：花花公子女郎死亡真相	2023
Nicole, her Ex & the Killer	Nicole, Her Ex & the Killer	2022
Anna Nicole & the Starlight Angel	Anna Nicole, Anna Nicole Smith	2016
Nicole et Félix		2014
You're Sleeping, Nicole	Acorda, Nicole, Tu dors Nicole, You're Sleeping Nicole, You're Sleeping, Nicole, Ты спишь, Николь, 유아 슬리핑 니콜	2014
Cosimo and Nicole	Cosimo e Nicole, 愛の回帰線　コジモとニコル	2012
Nicole Kidman: The Girl from Oz	Nicole Kidman - To koritsi apo to Oz	2006
Nicole's Revenge		1995

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Nicole?

The name Nicole means ‘people’s victory.’

2. What is the origin of the name Nicole?

Nicole has a Greek origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Nicole?

Nicole is pronounced as nee-kohl.

4. Is Nicole a unisex name?

Nicole is predominantly used as a feminine name but has also been used for boys. According to the Social Security Administration data, the name was in the top 1000 in the US for both genders between 1972 and 1989 (1).

5. Are there any famous athletes or sports personalities named Nicole?

Some famous sports personalities named Nicole include three-time Olympic medalist and American former swimmer Nicole Lee Haislett and American former middle and long-distance runner and national champion Nicole Tully.

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