- A German variation of Nicholas
- Comes from Nikolaos, an old Greek name meaning “victory of the people”
- Also may be spelled Nicolas, Nicholas
- Commonly abbreviated to Nik, Nic, Nico, Nick, Nicky
- Well-known for St Nicholas, the man also called Santa Claus
- Variants include Nicola and Nikola
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