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Nicholl

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How to Pronounce Nicholl

Pronounced nih-KOHL /nɪˈkoʊl/Low

Meaning: Nicholl is a variant spelling of Nicole, the feminine form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people,' and also echoes the English surname Nicholls.Low

In 30 seconds: Nicholl is a spelling variant of Nicole, the feminine of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people.' Said nih-KOHL, it also recalls the surname Nicholls used as a first name.
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Origin LowGreek, English
MeaningNicholl is a variant spelling of Nicole, the feminine form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people,' and also echoes the English surname Nicholls.
U.S. rank (1988)#11322 ↗ Rising
1988 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 171

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019721988

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nicholl traces to Nicole and ultimately to the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people,' by way of Nicholas. Its spelling also overlaps with the English surname Nicholl, sometimes used as a given name.

It has never been common, given to only about twenty girls a year even at its peak around nineteen-eighty, well below standard Nicole's widespread use. A girl named Nicholl at that peak would be in her mid-forties today.

Did you know? Because it looks close to the surname Nicholls or Nicholl, this spelling likely drew some families for its slightly more distinctive, less common look than standard Nicole.
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Nicholl — Variant of Nicole/Nicholas; overlaps surname Nicholls

Variations

NicoleNicholeNicola

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If you like Nicholl…

Nicole— the standard spelling this variant reshapes
Nichole— a close alternate spelling
Nicola— a British feminine form of the same root
Nicholas— the masculine root name behind Nicole

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nicholl mean?

It is a variant of Nicole, the feminine of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos meaning 'victory of the people.'

How do you pronounce Nicholl?

It is said nih-KOHL /nɪˈkoʊl/, two syllables with stress on the second.

Is Nicholl a boy or girl name?

Nicholl is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Nicholl?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year even at its peak.

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