Nicolo
Meaning of Nicolo
Nicolo is a distinguished male name of Italian origin, pronounced as nee-KOH-loh. It is a variant of the name Nicholas, which means "victory of the people." Nicolo carries a rich cultural heritage and has been associated with notable historical figures such as Niccolò Machiavelli, the renowned Italian Renaissance political philosopher and writer. Though not extremely common in the United States, its unique charm has seen it consistently used over the years, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 45 annually since 1914. The name Nicolo offers an elegant yet strong option for parents seeking a name with deep roots and timeless appeal. A popular variation of this name is Nikolai, which shares similar origins and meanings.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as nee-KOH-loh (/niːˈkoːlo/)
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Notable People Named Nicolo
| Nicolo Donato is a Danish film director known for his work in the film industry. |
| Nicolò Martinenghi is an Italian swimmer known for holding world records in the 4×50 metre medley relay and Italian records in the 50 metre and 100 metre breaststroke events. |
| Nicolò Barella is an Italian professional footballer known for his technical ability and creativity, playing as a central midfielder for Inter Milan and the Italy national team. |
| Nicolò Zaniolo is an Italian professional footballer known for his versatility in playing as an attacking midfielder or right winger for Aston Villa and the Italy national team. |
| Nicolò Fagioli is an Italian professional footballer for Juventus and the Italy national team, currently serving a seven-month suspension for breaking betting regulations. |
| Nicolò Consolini is a former Italian footballer known for his long tenure as a defender for Sassuolo in the Emilia–Romagna region. |
| Nicolò Manfredini is an Italian footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Benevento. |
| Nicolò Rovella is an Italian professional footballer currently playing as a defensive midfielder for Serie A club Lazio, on loan from Juventus. |
| Nicolò Jarod Bulega is an Italian motorcycle racer who has competed in various championships and is currently racing in the Supersport World Championship. |
| Nicolò Molin (1562-1608) was a Venetian noble and ambassador to England. |
| Nicolò Anselmi is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church, serving as the bishop of Rimini in Northern Italy since November 17, 2022, with a background in Mechanical Engineering and a career that includes pastoral service for youth and parish leadership. |
| Count Nicolò Minato, an Italian poet, librettist, and impresario, had a career divided between Venice from 1650 to 1669 and Vienna from 1669 until his death. |
| Nicolò da Ponte, the 87th Doge of Venice from 1578 to 1585, ruled during a relatively peaceful era. |
| Nicolò Marcello, the 69th Doge of Venice, served a brief term from 1473 to 1474 and was later immortalized in a painting by Titian. |
| Nicolò d'Arcano was a Roman Catholic prelate and the Bishop of Comacchio from 1670 to 1714. |
