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Nichole Pronunciation

Nichole is pronounced ni-KOHL /nɪˈkoʊl/High

Meaning: Victory of the people; variant of Nicole, the French feminine of Nicholas, from Greek NikolaosHigh

In 30 seconds: Nicole with an extra h — same French polish, same Greek victory. A spelling that peaked when Nicole ruled the 1980s.

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Origin HighGreek, French

MeaningVictory of the people; variant of Nicole, the French feminine of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos

U.S. rank (2024)#3358 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births47 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1985

Total births (all-time)≈ 63,722

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Nichole is the h-spelling of Nicole, the French feminine of Nicholas — Greek Nikolaos, from nike, 'victory', and laos, 'people'. Nicole swept America in the 1970s and 80s, and Nichole rode along as its most common variant, the inserted h echoing Nicholas itself.

In medieval France, Nichole was actually used for both sexes before settling as feminine. Today both spellings have receded with their generation; Nichole reads as distinctly Gen-X, awaiting the cycle of revival.

Did you know? Nicole and Nichole both descend from Nicholas — the saint behind Santa Claus — whose Greek name promises 'victory of the people'.

Overall data confidence 95%

Behind the Name — Nicole — etymology

Variations

NicoleNikoleNicolle

Nicknames

NikkiNicChole

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Nichole?

Nichole is pronounced ni-KOHL (/nɪˈkoʊl/). Press play above to hear Nichole said aloud.

How do you say Nichole?

Nichole is said ni-KOHL (/nɪˈkoʊl/). Press play above to hear Nichole said aloud.

What does the name Nichole mean?

Nichole is a variant of Nicole, the French feminine of Nicholas, from Greek for 'victory of the people'.

Is Nichole a boy or girl name?

Nichole is a girl's name today, though medieval France used similar forms for both sexes.

How popular is Nichole?

Nichole is rare for newborns now, a spelling from Nicole's late-twentieth-century reign.