Short form of Nicholas or Nicola, from Greek Nikolaos meaning 'victory of the people'; also the name of the German-American Velvet Underground singer, giving it cool artistic cachet.
Nicknames
nicholas · nicolas
Vibe
strongplayful
How it ages.
Ages exceptionally well - short, international, and carries effortless cool.
The cultural moment.
Rising across Europe and Brazil since 2005; consistently popular in Italy, Germany, and France. Currently ranks #18 in Spain and #20 in Germany.