Nixon
Meaning of Nixon
Nixon is an Anglo-Scottish patronymic meaning “son of Nicholas,” a streamlined offshoot of the venerable Nicholas that swaps saintly robes for a tailored, modern jacket. Inevitably linked to the 37th U.S. president—a connection some find historical, others cautionary, but few entirely dull—the name has nonetheless inched upward in American use: after re-appearing in the Top 1000 in 1990, it climbed to No. 441 by 2017 and still holds No. 653 in 2024, with roughly 275 newborn bearers. Pronounced NIK-sən, it slots neatly beside other brisk, two-syllable surname choices like Hudson and Carson, while the amiable nickname “Nix” softens its sharp consonants. Distinctive yet familiar, Nixon’s century-long paper trail on U.S. birth records shows that Watergate did not spell the end of its appeal; rather, it endowed the name with a dash of historical intrigue. For parents drawn to a moniker that feels both statesmanlike and slightly rebellious, Nixon offers a balanced, contemporary pick.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as NIK-suhn (/ˈnɪk.sən/)
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Notable People Named Nixon
| Nixon Koeka Mangape served as a Papua New Guinean parliament member representing Lagaip-Porgera Open from 2012 to 2017. |
| Nixon Moreno is a Venezuelan who studied at Los Andes University, led the M-13 student group, and was former president of the Student Federation. |
| Nixon Putt is a Papua New Guinean rugby league player who competes for the Central Queensland Capras and represents his country internationally. |
| Nixon Smiley was an American journalist for the Miami Herald who authored several books. |
| Nixon Dias is a Dutch retired footballer who now works as a DJ and football coach. |
| Nixon Kiprotich is a former Kenyan 800 metres runner who won Olympic silver in 1992 after placing eighth in 1988. |
