Nicole
/nɪˈkoʊl/noun
A feminine given name derived from the male name Nicholas.
Did you know?The name Nicole has roots in ancient Greek, where 'nikē' means victory, linking it to powerful figures in myth and history.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Νική (Nikē)
“Victory; often personified as a goddess.”
Late Latin
Latin
Nicolaus
“A male name derived from the Greek, meaning 'victory of the people'.”
Old French
Old French
Nicole
“A feminine form of the male name Nicolas.”
Modern English
English
Nicole
“Adopted as a common feminine name in English-speaking countries.”