Nicholas
Meaning of Nicholas
The name Nicholas is a classic choice for a male baby name, with timeless appeal and rich historical associations. It originates from the Greek name 'Nikolaos', which translates to 'victory of the people'. This robust and powerful meaning has made it a popular choice among parents for centuries. The English pronunciation of Nicholas is NIK-uh-lus.
Noted variations of the name include Nick and Nico, providing flexibility for nicknaming. Over time, this name has consistently held a strong presence in naming trends across America. In recent years, Nicholas has consistently ranked within the top 100 names given to newborns in the United States. Its popularity peaked around the turn of the century when it was frequently listed in the top 10.
Associations with the name Nicholas span various fields and eras, enhancing its charm. Significant bearers include Saint Nicholas, who is commonly known as Santa Claus today, and numerous European royals. In literature, one can't forget Nicholas Nickleby from Charles Dickens' novel.
Choosing the name Nicholas carries with it an air of strength, tradition, and victory that will accompany your child throughout his life.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as NIK-uh-lus (/ˈnɪk.əl.əs/)
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Notable People Named Nicholas
| Nicholas Ray was a renowned American film director, screenwriter, and actor, best known for directing the iconic 1955 film Rebel Without a Cause and other notable works such as They Live By Night, In A Lonely Place, Johnny Guitar, and Bigger Than Life. |
| Nicholas Caradoc Hoult is an accomplished English actor known for his diverse roles in both big-budget mainstream and independent films, earning him nominations for prestigious awards and recognition in Forbes 30 Under 30. |
| Sir Nicholas George Winton was a British stockbroker and humanitarian who rescued 669 Jewish children from Czechoslovakia during the Holocaust, known for his efforts in the Czech Kindertransport. |
| Nicholas Brendon, also known as Nicholas Brendon Schultz, is a well-known American actor and writer, famous for his roles as Xander Harris in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Kevin Lynch in Criminal Minds. |
| Nicholas Meyer is a renowned American screenwriter, director, and author, celebrated for his work on The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, Time After Time, Star Trek feature films, The Day After, and Vendetta. |
| Nicholas Charles Sparks is a renowned American romance novelist, screenwriter, and film producer, known for his best-selling novels and successful film adaptations. |
| Colonel Nicholas Gassaway was a prominent colonial military and political leader in early Maryland, and is the ancestor of thousands of Americans who bear the family name. |
| Nicholas Sanders was an English Catholic priest and polemicist. |
| Nicholas Joseph Braun is an American actor known for his role as Greg Hirsch in the HBO series Succession and has appeared in several films. |
| Nicholas Jarecki is an American film director, producer, and writer, renowned for his work on the 2012 film Arbitrage. |
| Nicholas Kiplagat Bett was a Kenyan track and field athlete known for his world championship win in the 400 metres hurdles, with a personal best of 47.79 seconds, who tragically passed away at the age of 28 in a road accident in Kenya. |
| Nicholas Lanier, also known as Laniere, was an English composer, musician, and the first to hold the title of Master of the King's Music from 1625 to 1666, serving as a court musician, composer, performer, and Groom of the Chamber for King Charles I and Charles II, as well as a singer, lutenist, scenographer, and painter. |
| Nicholas Lea is a Canadian actor recognized for his roles as Alex Krycek on The X-Files and Tom Foss on Kyle XY. |
| Nicholas Tavelic, OFM was a Croatian Franciscan friar and missionary who was martyred in Jerusalem in 1391 and later canonized as the first Croatian saint by the Catholic Church. |
| Nicholas Wright Gillham was an American geneticist and author, known for his biography of Francis Galton and his work as the James B. Duke Professor of Biology at Duke University. |
