Nicole
/N-IH-K-OW-L/
Victory of the people, from Greek nike (victory) + laos (people)
See Nicole scored for your familyQuick — what every parent wants to know about Nicole:
Yes — Nicole is a Christian girl name of English origin, meaning “Victory of the people, from Greek nike (victory) + laos (people)”.
How well does Nicole fit your family?
This page tells you what Nicole means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
Nicole is a girl's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Victory of the people, from Greek nike (victory) + laos (people)" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among British, American, European, Singaporean families, Nicole carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Nicole look like?
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See Nicole's baby portrait →What does Nicole's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Nicole resonates in either tradition.
Nicole's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Nicole's full reading →
Does Nicole go with your family's names?
Nicole breaks into 5 sounds: /N-IH-K-OW-L/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Nicole sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Nicole beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Nicole — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Nicole
If Nicole resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Nicole
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Common questions about Nicole
What does the name Nicole mean?
Nicole means "Victory of the people, from Greek nike (victory) + laos (people)." It is a girl name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Nicole a boy or girl name?
Nicole is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Nicole?
Nicole is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Nicole a Christian name?
Yes. Nicole is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Nicole mean in English?
Nicole originates from English, where it means "Victory of the people, from Greek nike (victory) + laos (people)."
What are common nicknames for Nicole?
Common short forms of Nicole include Nikki, Nic, Cole.
What is the numerology of Nicole?
Nicole has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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