If You Need Nicknames For Nicholas, Read This List Of The Best Nicholas Nicknames

If Nicholas Or Nick Is Top Of Your Baby Name List, Here Are 51 Of The Best Nicholas Nicknames

If you’re going to pick Nicholas as a name for your baby boy, and you’re looking for the best Nicholas nickname idea, read this post for 51 nicknames for Nicholas, the Nicholas meaning and middle names for Nicholas.

Nicholas is a classic name for boys, and if you love using shorter versions of names, there are lots of different Nicholas nicknames you can use plus funny nicknames for Nicholas.

Just how popular is the name Nicholas? We take a look at where Nicholas appears on the baby name lists, and also look at the Nicholas name meaning.

What Does The Name Nicholas Mean? The Nicholas Name Meaning

Are you looking for the Nicholas meaning?

The name Nicholas has Greek origins. Nicholas is derived from the Greek Nikolaos, a name that evolved from the words nike (victory) and laos (people).

Sound familiar? It shares origins with Nike, the name of the Greek goddess of victory. And popular sports brand.

The name also has Russian links. And of course there’s St. Nicholas, aka Santa.

And in addition to this, Nicholas is also a biblical, New Testament name. As it’s a biblical name, there are variations of Nicholas in many different languages including Nikola (Croatia) Nigul (Estonian) and Nicolas (French).

How Popular Is Nicholas As A Baby Name?

How popular is the name Nicholas for boys? Is Nicholas a rare name?

In the US, Nicholas is the 98th most popular name for boys.

In October 2022 it was announced that Nicholas is the 166th most popular name for boys in the UK.

Famous People Named Nicholas

Looking for famous people named Nicholas or Nick? Try one of these:

Nicholas Cage, actor

Nick Jonas, actor and musician

Nick Cage, musician

Nick Clegg, politican

Nick Faldo, golfer

Looking For Middle Names For Nicholas?

Searching for middle names for Nicholas?

Or read our list of unusual boy names and list of 101 unisex names.

You can read our list of 150 one syllable boy names.

51 Nick names For The Name Nicholas

Here are 51+ Nicholas nicknames:

Here are ideas to help you find your perfect Nicholas nickname.

1. Nick
2. Nik
3. Nic
4. Nico
5. Nikk
6. Cole
7. Nicco
8. Nicko
9. Nicky
10. Nickie
11. Nicki
12. Nikki
13. Nikky
14. Colin
15. N
16. Enn
17. Enno
18. Ni
19. Nee
20. Colt
21. Colo
22. Collo
23. Nicholo
24. Cholo
25. Nicolai
26. Nikolai
27. Nike
28. Nicolas
29. Nikolas
30. Nikita
31. Nikica,
32. Claus
33. Kay
34. Niek
35. Nika
36. Nikusha
37. Klaus
38. Nels
39. Niels
40. Nils
41. Nis
42. Kai
43. Klaas
44. Nikos
45. Kolos
46. Klaos
47. Nicu

Cute And Funny Nicknames For Nicholas

Here are cute and funny nicknames for Nicholas

1. Mr N
2. St Nick
3. St Nicholas
4. Nick O Lass
5. Santa
6. Olaf

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