The girl's name Nicole \n(i)-co-le\ is pronounced ni-KOHL. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "people of victory". From Nikola; French feminine form of Nicholas. During the Middle Ages names that appear feminine today, like Nicolet and Nicol, were actually male names. Nicola is the Italian form; Nicolette is popular in France. Singer Nicolette Larson; actress Nicole Kidman.

ORIGIN
Greek

MEANING
Victorious people

The French feminine form of Nicholas used as a given name since the 1940s, it was influenced by Australian actress Nicole Kidman whose successful career started in the United States in 1989.

VARIATIONS
Nicholl Nicholas Nick

ALTERNATIVES
Nicol Nicholl Nicholle Nikole Nichole

NICKNAMES
Nicki Nico

FAMOUS Nicoles
Nicole Eggert (actress) Nicole Hollander (cartoonist)

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