Nicolas

Greek-origin male name

Nicolas is a French spelling of Nicholas, a masculine given name meaning "victory of the people." Common across French-speaking countries and used internationally as a variant spelling: Nicolas Cage changed his name from Coppola.

The name appears in various forms across languages—Nikolaus, Nicolás, Nikolas—all derived from the same Greek root.

saint

Santa Claus

Legendary yuletide gift-giver

bishop · myrrh · wonderworker · children · protector · generosity · compassion · legend · orthodox · Christianity

Greek

Nike

Triumph personified

Hellenic · Byzantine · orthodox · Alexander · conquest · triumph

French

Paris

France's chief city

monsieur · François · Jacques · Pierre · Henri · Louis · Michel · René

Categories
Opposites
gender of name

NicolasNicole

Feminine given name

Nicola · Nicolette · Colette

Phrases
Family

Nicole, Nicola

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G