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Nicol
Pronounced nih-KOLE /nɪˈkoʊl/Medium
Meaning: A no-e spelling of Nicole — a feminine of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, 'the victory of the people'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Nicol is a no-e spelling of Nicole — a feminine of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, 'the victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', plus laos, 'people'). A crisp, classic name (popular across the Spanish-speaking world with this spelling); the no-e styling personalizes it (said 'nih-KOLE'; nickname Nico).
It registers thinly beside Nicole. Rare, the-victory-of-the-people at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Nicol mean?
Nicol spells Nicole — Greek 'the victory of the people'.
How do you pronounce Nicol?
It's said nih-KOLE /nɪˈkoʊl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Nicol a boy or girl name?
Nicol is a girl's name.
How popular is Nicol?
Nicol is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Nicole is more common.