What does Nicholas mean?
Nicholas means victory of the people — St. Nicholas + a steady classic.
Origin
Religious / cultural tradition
Christian, Orthodox
Variations
Nicholas · Nikolai · Nikolas
Nicknames
Nick · Cole
Sibling name ideas
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