Short for Nicole
Nikki is a given name, typically feminine, often a diminutive of Nicole or Nicola.
It became popular in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century: Nikki was the life of the party.
The spelling with double k distinguishes it from the similar Nicky, which can be masculine or feminine.
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Short for Nicole
Nikki is a given name, typically feminine, often a diminutive of Nicole or Nicola.
It became popular in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century: Nikki was the life of the party.
The spelling with double k distinguishes it from the similar Nicky, which can be masculine or feminine.
1. name — Nicole, Feminine given name; Nichole (Feminine given name); Nicky (Diminutive of Nicholas); Annika (Scandinavian feminine name); Nicolette · Niki · Dominique · Monique · diminutive · nickname · feminine · pet name
2. pop culture — wrestler, One who grapples opponents; rapper (Hip-hop vocal artist); politician (Elected government official); poet (Writer of verse); model · actress · comedian
FORMALITY/REGISTERNikki ≠ Nicole Feminine given name; Nicola · Nicolette · Nicholas · Nichole · Dominique
Nikita Khrushchev; Nikki Sixx
Borgou
Nikita
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/Nikki