What origin is the name Nichol?

Nichol comes from french naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Nichol a popular name?

Nichol is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Nichol?

Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Nichol — for example Andre, Remy, Antoine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Nichol

Q: Is Nichol a rare name?

Yes. Nichol does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nichol

Nichol

Unisex

french

2 syllables

Nichol is a french unisex name meaning "A beautiful form of Nicholas, this name means 'peoples victory,' suggesting a child who inspires and triumphs. A powerful and positive choice.".

With french roots, Nichol is a unisex name that means "A beautiful form of Nicholas, this name means 'peoples victory,' suggesting a child who inspires and triumphs. A powerful and positive choice.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: french
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A beautiful form of Nicholas, this name means 'peoples victory,' suggesting a child who inspires and triumphs. A powerful and positive choice.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Nichol

Very rare in US records

What does Nichol mean?

Nichol is a unisex name of french origin meaning "A beautiful form of Nicholas, this name means 'peoples victory,' suggesting a child who inspires and triumphs. A powerful and positive choice.".

Is Nichol a rare name?

Yes. Nichol does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Nichol

Andre Remy Antoine Marcel Pierre Sebastien

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Names with a similar meaning to Nichol

Nichol means "A beautiful form of Nicholas, this name means 'peoples victory,' suggesting a child who inspires and triumphs. A powerful and positive choice." — these names share that spirit.