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Nicoli
Pronounced nih-KOH-lee /nɪˈkoʊ.li/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Nicoli/Nicolai, forms of Nicholas from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory,' + laos, 'people'). Warm and Italian-flavored.Low
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
Nicoli is a form of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people.' It reads warm and lyrical, with an Italian lilt — rare in the U.S. (said 'nih-KOH-lee').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, next to the more common Nicholas. Rare, classic, and warm.
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What does the name Nicoli mean?
Nicoli is a form of Nicholas, Greek for 'victory of the people.'
How do you pronounce Nicoli?
It's said nih-KOH-lee /nɪˈkoʊ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Nicoli a boy or girl name?
Nicoli is a boy's name.
How popular is Nicoli?
Nicoli is a rare name in the U.S.