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The Name Nicholas - Origin and Meaning of Nicholas
  



The Name Nicholas - Origin and Meaning of Nicholas


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Nicholas

Greek

Usage of the Name Nicholas

English, French

Meaning of the Name Nicholas

The name Nicholas comes from the Greek name Nikolaos, which is derived from the Greek words "nike" - "victory" and "laos" - "people".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Charles Nicholas Aubé (1802 - 1869), a French physician and entomologist; Nicholas Colasanto (1924 - 1985), an American actor; Nicholas Briggs (born 1961), an English actor and writer; Nicholas Gonzalez (born 1976), an American actor.
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