Italian form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos meaning 'victory of the people'; the Italian ending is clean and classical, borne by the Renaissance composer Nicola Paganini's full birth name.
Nicknames
nico
Vibe
strong
How it ages.
Classic Italian; ages with refinement in Italian and Italian-diaspora communities.
The cultural moment.
Consistent use in Italy for centuries; stable in the 21st century alongside the shorter Nico.