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Nickie

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How to Pronounce Nickie

Pronounced NIK-ee /ˈnɪk.i/High

Meaning: Nickie is a cheerful pet form of Nicole or Nicola, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people.'Low

In 30 seconds: A peppy nickname: Nickie shortens Nicole, 'victory of the people' (said 'NIK-ee'). Bright and vintage.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningNickie is a cheerful pet form of Nicole or Nicola, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people.'
U.S. rank (2016)#18114 ↘ Falling
2016 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,158
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197219172016

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

Nickie is a pet form of Nicole ('victory of the people'). It crested near 1972 before fading (said 'NIK-ee').

It became uncommon as fuller Nicole prevailed. Casual, sunny, and period.

Did you know? Nickie was most common around 1972, when -ie pet names felt fresh and casual.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Nickie — Pet form of Nicole; Greek 'victory of the people'

Variations

NikkiNickyNicki

Nicknames

NickNix

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If you like Nickie…

Nicole— the parent name
Nikki— a like -i spelling
Vickie— a rhyming vintage -ie name
Nicola— a fuller Nic- relative

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nickie mean?

Nickie is a pet form of Nicole, from the Greek for 'victory of the people.'

How do you pronounce Nickie?

It's said NIK-ee /ˈnɪk.i/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Nickie a comeback name?

It's uncommon today; Nikki and Nicole are more usual.

How popular is Nickie?

Nickie was a modest favorite around the early nineteen-seventies and has been uncommon since.

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