History of “Nicole”
My name is pronounced “ni-KOL”…or if you are french, its pronounced “nee-KOL” which seems to make it a little more fancy! Its origin is french and greek. It is a feminine form of Nicolas, which is from the Greek Nikolaos, a compound name composed of the elements nikē (victory) and laos (the people): hence, “victory of the people.”It was ranked #8 in popularity in the year 1987 (when I was born). My name was most popular through the 1970-90′s. Before then, ‘Nicole’ was very uncommon.
Here are some famous Nicoles…. :Nicole Kidman-actress, Nicole Richie- “famous for being famous”, Nicole Parker- actress, Nicholle Tom-actress, Nikki Reed-actress.
Some nickmames include: Nicki, Nika, Nic, Cole, Coli, Colie, ColiBear, NikkiNikkiNiNi, Nickster, Nicoli, Nickaaaaay…. I have gone by “Nicki” for almost my whole life…I think Nicole sounds a little more mature and professional so I’m trying to make the switch.
