Nic - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Nic

nik'nik'1 syllable
🇬🇷Greek
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MEANING

Victory of the people

ORIGIN

Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from Nikolaos, composed of 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people)

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with figures of authority and leadership in Greek culture.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically across Europe, especially prevalent in Christian contexts due to Saint Nicholas.

🇬🇧English
Short

MEANING

Short form of Nicholas

ORIGIN

English

ETYMOLOGY

A diminutive of Nicholas, which itself is derived from Greek origins.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used as a casual or friendly moniker in English-speaking countries.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Gained popularity as a standalone name in the 20th century.

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