given name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a fa ...
and a surname.
The
Eastern Orthodox Church
The Eastern Orthodox Church, also called the Orthodox Church, is the second-largest Christian church, with approximately 220 million baptized members. It operates as a communion of autocephalous churches, each governed by its bishops via ...
, the
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.3 billion baptized Catholics worldwide . It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions, and has played a ...
, and the
Anglican Churches
The Anglican Communion is the third largest Christian communion after the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. Founded in 1867 in London, the communion has more than 85 million members within the Church of England and other ...
celebrate
Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas of Myra, ; la, Sanctus Nicolaus (traditionally 15 March 270 – 6 December 343), also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greeks, Greek descent from the maritime city of Myra in Asia Minor (; modern-da ...
every year on December 6, which is the name day for "Nicholas". In Greece, the name and its derivatives are especially popular in maritime regions, as St. Nicholas is considered the protector saint of seafarers.
Origins
The name is derived from the Greek name Νικόλαος ('' Nikolaos''), understood to mean 'victory of the people', being a compound of νίκη ''nikē'' 'victory' and λαός ''laos'' 'people'.. An ancient
paretymology
A false etymology (fake etymology, popular etymology, etymythology, pseudo-etymology, or par(a)etymology) is a popular but false belief about the origin or derivation of a specific word. It is sometimes called a folk etymology, but this is also a ...
of the latter is that originates from λᾶς ''las'' ( contracted form of λᾶας ''laas'') meaning 'stone' or 'rock', as in
Greek mythology
A major branch of classical mythology, Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the Ancient Greece, ancient Greeks, and a genre of Ancient Greek folklore. These stories concern the Cosmogony, origin and Cosmology#Metaphysical co ...
Pyrrha
In Greek mythology, Pyrrha (; Ancient Greek: Πύρρα) was the daughter of Epimetheus and Pandora and wife of Deucalion of whom she had three sons, Hellen, Amphictyon, Orestheus; and three daughters Protogeneia, Pandora II and Thyia. Accordin ...
recreated the people after they had vanished in a catastrophic deluge, by throwing stones behind their shoulders while they kept marching on.
The name became popular through
Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas of Myra, ; la, Sanctus Nicolaus (traditionally 15 March 270 – 6 December 343), also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greeks, Greek descent from the maritime city of Myra in Asia Minor (; modern-da ...
, Bishop of
Myra
Myra ( grc, Μύρα, ''Mýra'') was a Lycian, then ancient Greek, then Greco-Roman, then Byzantine Greek, then Ottoman town in Lycia, which became the small Turkish town of Kale, renamed Demre in 2005, in the present-day Antalya Province of ...
in
Lycia
Lycia (Lycian language, Lycian: 𐊗𐊕𐊐𐊎𐊆𐊖 ''Trm̃mis''; el, Λυκία, ; tr, Likya) was a state or nationality that flourished in Anatolia from 15–14th centuries BC (as Lukka) to 546 BC. It bordered the Mediterranean ...
, the inspiration for
Santa Claus
Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa, is a Legend, legendary figure originating in Western Christianity, Western Christian culture who is said to Christmas gift-bringer, bring ...
, but it predates said Bishop by several centuries: the Athenian historian
Thucydides
Thucydides (; grc, , }; BC) was an Athenian historian and general. His ''History of the Peloponnesian War'' recounts the fifth-century BC war between Sparta and Athens until the year 411 BC. Thucydides has been dubbed the father of "scientifi ...
for example, mentions that in the second year of the
Peloponnesian War
The Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC) was an ancient Greek war fought between Athens and Sparta and their respective allies for the hegemony of the Greek world. The war remained undecided for a long time until the decisive intervention of th ...
(431–404 BC) between Sparta and Athens, the Spartans sent a delegation to the Persian king to ask for his help to fight the Athenians; a certain Nikolaos was one of the delegates.
The customary English spelling ''Nicholas'', using a '' ch'', as though the word were spelled in Greek with a
chi
Chi or CHI may refer to:
Greek
*Chi (letter), the Greek letter (uppercase Χ, lowercase χ);
Chinese
*Chi (length), ''Chi'' (length) (尺), a traditional unit of length, about ⅓ meter
*Chi (mythology) (螭), a dragon
*Chi (surname) (池, pin ...
, first came into use in the 12th century and has been firmly established since the
Reformation
The Reformation (alternatively named the Protestant Reformation or the European Reformation) was a major movement within Western Christianity in 16th-century Europe that posed a religious and political challenge to the Catholic Church and in ...
, although the spelling ''Nicolas'' is occasionally used.
Male variations
Variations for males include:
* af, Niklaas
* sq, Nikollë, Nikolla, Nikë, Niklaus, Klaus, Koll, Kolë
* ar, نقولا
* fa, نیک
* an, Nicolau
* hy, italic=yes, Նիկողայոս (Nikog(h)ayos, Nigog(h)ayos), Նիկողոս (Nikog(h)os, Nigog(h)os)
* Asturleonese: , ,
* eu, Nikola
* be, italic=yes, Мікалай (Mikalai), Мікола (Mikola)
* br, Nikolaz
* bg, italic=yes, Никола (
Nikola
Nikola () is a given name which, like Nicholas, is a version of the Greek ''Nikolaos'' (Νικόλαος). It is common as a masculine given name in the South Slavic countries (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montene ...
Klaas
Klaas is a Dutch male given and surname. It is the Dutch short form of Nicholas, a Greek name ultimately meaning ''victory of the people''. A traditionally common name in the Netherlands, its popularity declined some 20-fold since 1950.
, Nico,
Niek Niek is a Dutch masculine given name. It is a short form (usually a hypocorism) of Nicolaas Nicolaas is the Dutch equivalent of the masculine given name Nicholas. Before the 19th century the name was also written Nicolaes, while Nikolaas is an unc ...
, Niels, Claas, Claes
* eo, Niĉjo, Niko, Nikolao
* et, Nigulas, Nigul, Niilo, Mikk
* fi, Launo, Niilo, Niklas, Niko, Nikol, Nikolai
*french:
Nicolas
Nicolas or Nicolás may refer to:
People Given name
* Nicolas (given name)
Mononym
* Nicolas (footballer, born 1999), Brazilian footballer
* Nicolas (footballer, born 2000), Brazilian footballer
Surname Nicolas
* Dafydd Nicolas (c.1705–1774), ...
, Nico, Colas, Colin
* gl, Nicolao
* ka, ნიკოლოზ (), (), (), ()
*german: Claus, Claas, Klaas, Klaus, Klas, Nickolaus, Nicolaus, Niklaus, Nickolas, Nikolaus, Nikolo, Niklas, Nico, Niko, Nil, Nilo
* el, Νικόλαος ( Nikolaos), Νικόλας (Nikolas), Νίκος (
Nikos Nikos ( el, Νίκος, ''Níkos'') is a Greek given name. It originates from Greek ''Nikolaos'', which means "victory of the people".Liddell & Scott, Abridged Greek Lexicon Although used as a proper first name, Nikos is also a popular nickname of t ...
), Νικολής (Nikolis)
* hu,
Miklós Miklós () is a given name or surname, the Hungarian form of the Greek (English ''Nicholas''), and may refer to:
In Hungarian politics
* Miklós Bánffy, Hungarian nobleman, politician, and novelist
* Miklós Horthy, Regent of the Kingdom of Hun ...
, Mikulás (only for Santa Claus), Miksa, Mikes, Mike, Mikó, Nikolasz, Klausz
* is, Nikulás, Níels, Nils
* ga, Nioclás
* it, Nicola, Nicolò, Niccolò, Nico, Nicolao, Nicolas
* Japanese: Nikorasu
* la,
Nicolaus Nicolaus is a masculine given name. It is a Latin, Greek and German form of Nicholas. Nicolaus may refer to:
In science:
* Nicolaus Copernicus, Polish astronomer who provided the first modern formulation of a heliocentric theory of the solar syst ...
* lv, Niklāvs, Klāvs, Nikolass, Nikolajs
* lt, Mikalojus, Nikolajus
* nds, Nikolaas, Nicolaas, Klaas, Klaus
* mk, Никола (Nikola), Коле (Kole), Кољо (Koljo), Николче (Nikolče), Николе (Nikole)
* ms, Nikkolas
* mt,
Nikola
Nikola () is a given name which, like Nicholas, is a version of the Greek ''Nikolaos'' (Νικόλαος). It is common as a masculine given name in the South Slavic countries (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montene ...
* mi, Nikora
* no, Nils, Nikolai
* pl,
Mikołaj
Mikołaj is the Polish cognate of given name Nicholas, used both as a given name and a surname. It may refer to people:
In Polish (or Polish-Lithuanian) nobility:
* Mikołaj Firlej (died 1526), Polish nobleman, Hetman, diplomat, and expert of sou ...
Bulgarian
Bulgarian may refer to:
* Something of, from, or related to the country of Bulgaria
* Bulgarians, a South Slavic ethnic group
* Bulgarian language, a Slavic language
* Bulgarian alphabet
* A citizen of Bulgaria, see Demographics of Bulgaria
* Bul ...
Danish
Danish may refer to:
* Something of, from, or related to the country of Denmark
People
* A national or citizen of Denmark, also called a "Dane," see Demographics of Denmark
* Culture of Denmark
* Danish people or Danes, people with a Danish ance ...
: Nikoline
*
English
English usually refers to:
* English language
* English people
English may also refer to:
Peoples, culture, and language
* ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England
** English national ide ...
:
Nicole
Nicole may refer to:
People
* Nicole (name)
* Nicole (American singer) (born 1958), a contestant in season 3 of the American ''The X Factor''
* Nicole (Chilean singer) (born 1977)
* Nicole (German singer) (born 1964), winner of the 1982 Euro ...
French
French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to:
* Something of, from, or related to France
** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents
** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with Franc ...
German
German(s) may refer to:
* Germany (of or related to)
**Germania (historical use)
* Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language
** For citizens of Germany, see also German nationality law
**Ger ...
: Nicole, Nikole, Nicola, Nikola
* Greek: Νίκη (Níkē, a conflation with Níke), Νικολέτα (Nikoléta), Νικολίνα (Νikolína)
* Hungarian: Nikolett
* Italian:
Nicoletta
Nicoletta is a surname and feminine given name derived from the Greek ''Nikolaos'', most often used in Italy, Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Nicoletta is also a surname.
Given name
* Nicoletta (singer), full name Nicoletta Grisoni, French singer, ...
, Nicole, Nicolina
*
Macedonian
Macedonian most often refers to someone or something from or related to Macedonia.
Macedonian(s) may specifically refer to:
People Modern
* Macedonians (ethnic group), a nation and a South Slavic ethnic group primarily associated with North M ...
Polish
Polish may refer to:
* Anything from or related to Poland, a country in Europe
* Polish language
* Poles, people from Poland or of Polish descent
* Polish chicken
*Polish brothers (Mark Polish and Michael Polish, born 1970), American twin screenwr ...
Romanian
Romanian may refer to:
*anything of, from, or related to the country and nation of Romania
**Romanians, an ethnic group
**Romanian language, a Romance language
***Romanian dialects, variants of the Romanian language
**Romanian cuisine, traditional ...
: Niculina, Nicoleta
*
Scottish
Scottish usually refers to something of, from, or related to Scotland, including:
*Scottish Gaelic, a Celtic Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family native to Scotland
*Scottish English
*Scottish national identity, the Scottish ide ...
: Nicola, Nicholas (Lowlands 18th/19th century)
*
Serbo-Croatian
Serbo-Croatian () – also called Serbo-Croat (), Serbo-Croat-Bosnian (SCB), Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian (BCS), and Bosnian-Croatian-Montenegrin-Serbian (BCMS) – is a South Slavic language and the primary language of Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and ...
Single name (rulers, popes, patriarch and antipopes)
*
Antipope Nicholas V
Nicholas V, born Pietro Rainalducci (c. 125816 October 1333) was an antipope in Italy from 12 May 1328 to 25 July 1330 during the pontificate of Pope John XXII (1316–1334) at Avignon. He was the last antipope set up by a Holy Roman Emperor.
...
*
Nicholas I of Russia
Nicholas I , group=pron ( – ) was List of Russian rulers, Emperor of Russia, Congress Poland, King of Congress Poland and Grand Duke of Finland. He was the third son of Paul I of Russia, Paul I and younger brother of his predecessor, Alexander I ...
Prince Nicholas of Romania
Prince Nicholas of Romania ( ro, Principele Nicolae al României; 5 August 1903 – 9 June 1978), later known as Prince Nicholas of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, was the fourth child and second son of Ferdinand I of Romania, King Ferdinand I of Ro ...
(1903–1978)
*
Pope Nicholas I
Pope Nicholas I ( la, Nicolaus I; c. 800 – 13 November 867), called Nicholas the Great, was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 24 April 858 until his death. He is remembered as a consolidator of papal authority, exerting dec ...
*
Pope Nicholas II
Pope Nicholas II ( la, Nicholaus II; c. 990/995 – 27 July 1061), otherwise known as Gerard of Burgundy, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 24 January 1059 until his death in 27 July 1061. At the time of his ...
Nicholas Yaw Boafo Adade
Nicholas Yaw Boafo Adade (1927–2013) was a former supreme court judge and Attorney General of the Republic of Ghana. He was the Attorney General of Ghana between 14 April 1969 to 1970 in the Busia government. He was also Member of Parliamen ...
(1927–2013), Ghanaian judge,
Attorney General of Ghana
The Attorney General of Ghana is the chief legal advisor to the Ghanaian government. The attorney general is also responsible for the Ministry of Justice (Ghana), Ministry of Justice. The Attorney General also serves as a member of the General Leg ...
from 1969 to 1971
*
Nicholas Alipui
Nicholas Kojo Alipui is UNICEF's Director and Senior Advisor on the Post-2015 Development Agenda. A native of Ghana, Alipui spent 25 years in various positions within UNICEF, most recently as Director of Programmes. Alipui also heads the Global N ...
, UNICEF's director of programmes
*
Nicholas Allard
Nicholas W. Allard (born October 4, 1952) is an American attorney and founding Dean of the Jacksonville University College of Law.
Biography
Allard grew up in Northport, Long Island, New York, and in Suffern, New York. He was inspired to go to ...
(born 1952), American Dean and President of
Brooklyn Law School
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Brookly ...
Nicholas Bacon (disambiguation) Nicholas Bacon may refer to:
* Sir Nicholas Bacon (Lord Keeper) (1510–1579), English politician during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal
* Sir Nicholas Bacon, 1st Baronet, of Redgrave (c. 1540–1624), his son, the firs ...
, several people
* Nicholas Bayard (1644–1707), American official
*
Nicholas Bayard (theologian)
Nicholas Bayard ( fl. 1300?) was a Dominican theologian.
Biography
Bayard was, according to Bale, a Dominican theologian at Oxford, where he obtained his doctor's degree.
Pits's account tends in the same direction, and both biographers praise ...
(fl. 1300?), Dominican theologian
*
Nicholas Bett
Nicholas Kiplagat Bett (27 January 1990 – 8 August 2018) was a Kenyan track and field athlete who competed in the 400 metres hurdles. His personal best for the event is 47.79 seconds. He was a world champion in the event, having won in 2015, an ...
(1992–2018), Kenyan hurdler
* Nicholas Braun (born 1988), American actor
*
Nicholas Briggs
Nicholas Briggs (born 29 September 1961) is an English actor, writer, director, sound designer and composer. He is associated with the BBC science fiction television series ''Doctor Who'' and its spin-offs, particularly as the voice of the Dale ...
(born 1961), British actor, voice of the Daleks on ''Doctor Who''
*
Nicholas Caldwell
The Whispers is an American group from Los Angeles, California, who have scored hit records since the late 1960s. They are best known for their two number one R&B singles, " And the Beat Goes On" in 1980 and "Rock Steady" in 1987. The Whispers ...
(1944–2016), American R&B singer, original member of The Whispers
* Nicholas "Nick" Cannon (born 1980), American actor, comedian, rapper, and radio/television personality
*
Nicholas Choi
Nicholas Edward Choi () is a Hong Kong foil fencer.
Career
Choi took up fencing in 2002 while he was in primary school. He thought the sport was cool because of the lights going off at each hit. His younger sister, Natasha Erica, followed his ex ...
Nicholas Clapp
Nicholas Clapp is a Borrego Springs, California based writer, film-maker, and amateur archaeologist who has been called "a modern day Indiana Jones". He has received 70 film awards (including Emmys), and several films that he edited have recei ...
, American writer, film-maker, and amateur archaeologist
* Nicholas "Nick" Clegg (born 1967), British politician
* Nicholas Courtney (1929–2011), British actor known for playing the Brigadier, Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart, in ''
Doctor Who
''Doctor Who'' is a British science fiction television series broadcast by the BBC since 1963. The series depicts the adventures of a Time Lord called the Doctor, an extraterrestrial being who appears to be human. The Doctor explores the u ...
''
*
Nicholas of Cusa
Nicholas of Cusa (1401 – 11 August 1464), also referred to as Nicholas of Kues and Nicolaus Cusanus (), was a German Catholic cardinal, philosopher, theologian, jurist, mathematician, and astronomer. One of the first German proponents of Renai ...
(1401–1464), German philosopher, theologian, jurist, and astronomer
*
Nicholas Dias Abeysinghe
Nicholas Dias Abeysinghe Amarasekere Maha Mudaliyar, ( Sinhala: නිකලස් ඩයස් අබේසිංහ අමරසේකර) (8 May 1719 - 10 May 1794) was a Ceylonese Dutch colonial administrator. He was appointed as the Maha Mud ...
Nicholas Fattoush
Nicholas Fattoush (born 1943) is a Lebanese lawyer and politician who served in various cabinet posts, including minister of tourism. He was also member of the Lebanese Parliament.
Biography
Fattoush was born in Zahlé in 1943. He hails from a M ...
(born 1943), Lebanese politician
*
Nicholas Fernando
Nicholas Marcus Fernando (6 December 1932 – 10 April 2020) was a Sri Lankan Roman Catholic archbishop.
Fernando was born in Negombo Sri Lanka and was ordained to the priesthood in 1959. He served as archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdioc ...
Nicholas Hoult
Nicholas Caradoc Hoult (born 7 December 1989) is an English actor. His List of roles and awards of Nicholas Hoult, body of work includes supporting work in big-budget mainstream productions and starring roles in Independent film, independent p ...
(born 1989), English actor and model
* Nicholas Scott Lachey (born 1973), American singer, songwriter, actor, producer, and television personality
*
Nicholas Laughlin
Nicholas Laughlin (born 6 May 1975)"In brief" Nicholas Laughlin's website. is a writer and editor from
Nicholas Lash
Nicholas Langrishe Alleyne Lash (6 April 1934 – 11 July 2020) was an English Roman Catholic theologian. Having served in the British Army, he trained for Holy Orders at St Mary's College, Oscott, and worked as a Catholic priest until 1975. He ...
(1934–2020), British theologian
* Nicholas Latifi (born 1995), Canadian racing driver
* Nicholas Markowitz (1984–2000), American murder victim
*Nicholas Massey (born 1989), American professional wrestler, one half of The Young Bucks
*
Nicholas Megura
Nicholas Megura (July 28, 1920 – November 4, 1988) was a United States Air Force lieutenant colonel. He served in the United States Army Air Forces as a fighter pilot during World War II, and he became an ace with 11.83 aerial victories before h ...
(1920–1988), American flying ace during World War II
* Nicholas D. Miller (born 1990), American DJ known professionally as Illenium
* Nicholas Mosley (1923–2017), British novelist and aristocrat
*
Nicholas Nahas
Nicolas Nahas (born 28 November 1946) is a Lebanese businessman and politician. He was the minister of economy and trade between 2011 and 2014.
Early life and education
Nahas was born in Tripoli, Lebanon, Tripoli on 28 November 1946. He received ...
(born 1946), Lebanese businessman and politician
* Nicholas Negroponte (born 1943), Greek American computer scientist and architect
* Nicholas Patrick (born 1964), British-American engineer and astronaut
*
Nicholas Pegg
Nicholas Pegg is a British actor, writer and director. Educated at Nottingham High School and graduating with a Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Exeter, Pegg subsequently trained at the Guildford School of Acting.
Acti ...
, British actor, director and writer
* Nicholas Pertuit (born 1983), American football player
*
Nicholas Petit-Frere
Nicholas Petit-Frere (born September 15, 1999) is an American football offensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State.
Early life and high school career
Petit-Frere grew u ...
Nick Robinson (disambiguation) Nicholas, Nicky or Nick Robinson may refer to:
* Nick Robinson (journalist) (born 1963), British political journalist
* Nick Robinson (paperfolder) (born 1957), British origami artist
* Nicky Robinson (rugby union) (born 1982), Welsh rugby player
* ...
, several people, including Nicholas and Nicky
*
Nicholas Sparks (politician)
Nicholas Sparks (1794–27 February 1862) was an early landholder of Bytown, Upper Canada who owned most of the lands in the present day commercial core of Downtown Ottawa.
Biography
Sparks was born in Darrah parish, County Wexford in Irelan ...
(1794–1862), American politician
*
Nicholas Sparks
Nicholas Charles Sparks (born December 31, 1965) is an American novelist, screenwriter, and philanthropist. He has published twenty-three novels and two non-fiction books, some of which have been ''New York Times'' bestsellers, with over 115 m ...
(born 1965), American novelist, screenwriter
*
Nicholas Tatambuka
Nicholas Tatambuka (born July 1985), better known by his stage names Nick Nola and Nicky Nola, is a Ugandan R&B singer-songwriter and dancer who came to prominence as a member of the musical group Hip Hop Canvas. Signed to Platinum Records, the ...
(born 1985), Ugandan singer and dancer known as Nick Nola
*
Nicholas Tse
Nicholas Tse Ting-fung (born 29 August 1980) is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and chef.EEGmusic.EEGmusic." ''Nicolas Tse profile.'' Retrieved on 22 April 2008. As multi talented celebrity, he became a TV ch ...
(born 1980), Hong Kong singer and actor
*
Nicholas Winton
Sir Nicholas George Winton (born Wertheim; 19 May 1909 – 1 July 2015) was a British humanitarian who helped to rescue children who were at risk of being murdered by Nazi Germany. Born to German-Jewish parents who had emigrated to Britain at ...
(1909–2015), British humanitarian, nicknamed the British Schindler
* Nicholas Wrigley (born 1955), British merchant banker
Nobility
*
Nicholas I of Russia
Nicholas I , group=pron ( – ) was List of Russian rulers, Emperor of Russia, Congress Poland, King of Congress Poland and Grand Duke of Finland. He was the third son of Paul I of Russia, Paul I and younger brother of his predecessor, Alexander I ...
Nicholas The Duc Bui
The Vietnamese Martyrs (Vietnamese: ''Các Thánh Tử đạo Việt Nam''; French: ''Martyrs du Viêt Nam''), also known as the Martyrs of Annam, Martyrs of Tonkin and Cochinchina, Martyrs of Indochina, or Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions (Anrê D ...
, one of the
Vietnamese Martyrs
The Vietnamese Martyrs (Vietnamese language, Vietnamese: ''Các Thánh Tử đạo Việt Nam''; French language, French: ''Martyrs du Viêt Nam''), also known as the Martyrs of Annam, Martyrs of Tonkin and Cochinchina, Martyrs of Indochina, or An ...
*Saint
Nicholas of Flüe
Nicholas of Flüe (german: Niklaus von Flüe; 1417 – 21 March 1487) was a Swiss hermit and ascetic who is the patron saint of Switzerland. He is sometimes invoked as Brother Klaus. A farmer, military leader, member of the assembly, councillo ...
Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas of Myra, ; la, Sanctus Nicolaus (traditionally 15 March 270 – 6 December 343), also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greeks, Greek descent from the maritime city of Myra in Asia Minor (; modern-da ...
Santa Claus
Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa, is a Legend, legendary figure originating in Western Christianity, Western Christian culture who is said to Christmas gift-bringer, bring ...
* Saint
Nicholas of Tolentino
Nicholas of Tolentino ( la, S. Nicolaus de Tolentino, (c. 1246September 10, 1305), known as the ''Patron of Holy Souls'', was an Italian saint and mystic. He is particularly invoked as an advocate for the souls in Purgatory, especially during ...
Bob Nicholas
Robert A. Nicholas (born October 14, 1957) is an American Republican politician. He is currently a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 7th district. A lawyer by profession, Nicholas was first elected from the 8th district in ...
(born 1957), American politician
*
Cindy Nicholas
Cynthia Maria "Cindy" Nicholas, (August 20, 1957 – May 19, 2016) was a long distance swimmer and a politician in Ontario, Canada. In 1977, she became the first woman to complete a two-way crossing of the English Channel. From 1987 to 1990 she w ...
(1957-2016), Canadian long distance swimmer
*
Cyril Nicholas
Captain Cyril Wace Nicholas, MC, KRR (1898–1961) was a Ceylonese soldier, civil servant and forester. He was the first Warden of the Wild Life Department.
Early life and service
Educated at the Royal College, Colombo, he went on to study at t ...
(1898–1961), Sri Lankan Burgher army captain, civil servant, and forester
*
Edward Nicholas
Sir Edward Nicholas (4 April 15931669) was an English officeholder and politician who served as Secretary of State to Charles I and Charles II. He also sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1621 and 1629. He served as secretary ...
(1593–1699), English politician
*
Fred Nicholas
Frederick William Herbert Nicholas (25 July 1893 – 20 October 1962) was an English first-class cricketer who played for Essex County Cricket Club in a first-class career that spanned from 1912 to 1929. He also played association football as a ...
(1893–1962), British cricketer
*
George Nicholas (politician)
George Nicholas ( 1754 – July 25, 1799) was an American lawyer, planter, patriot, military officer and politician who helped to write the first Kentucky constitution and became the first professor of law at Transylvania University. He also bri ...
(1754–1799), American law professor, son of Robert C. Nicholas Sr.
*
George Nicholas (footballer)
George Anton Nicholas (born 19 December 1992) is an English semi-professional footballer. He currently plays for Isthmian League side Northwood who he rejoined in 2023.
Nicholas also had a short stint at Wealdstone who he joined following his ...
(born 1992)
* Harry Nicholas (1905–1997), British trade unionist
*
John Nicholas (academic)
John Nicholas D.D. was an English academic administrator at the University of Oxford.
Nicholas was elected Warden (head) of New College, Oxford, in 1675, a post he held until 1679.
During his time as Warden of New College, he was also Vice-Cha ...
, 17th-century Oxford administrator
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John Nicholas (congressman)
John Nicholas (January 19, 1764December 31, 1819) was an American lawyer, farmer, and politician from Williamsburg, Virginia. He represented Virginia in the U.S. House from 1793 to 1801.
In 1798, before the enactment of the Sedition Act, whic ...
(1764–1819), American lawyer and politician, father of Robert C. Nicholas
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John Nicholas (judge)
John Victor Nicholas is an Australian judge. He has been a judge of the Federal Court of Australia since November 2009. Prior to his appointment, Nicholas practised as a senior counsel in Sydney, principally in commercial law.
Biography
Nichol ...
, Australian judge
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John Nicholas (of Chepstow)
John Nicholas was an English soldier and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1656 and 1659.
Nicholas was of Chepstow and was a captain in Commonwealth army. He became governor of Chepstow in January 1651 and was added to the High Cour ...
, 17th-century English politician
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John Spangler Nicholas
John Spangler Nicholas (March 10, 1895 – September 11, 1963) was an American embryologist and a professor of zoology at Yale University. He contributed to experimental techniques for the study of embryology through transplants, the early stage d ...
(1895–1963), American embryologist
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Nick St. Nicholas
Nick St. Nicholas (born Klaus Karl Kassbaum on September 28, 1943) is a German bandleader, bass guitarist, singer and songwriter; best known for his partnership in Steppenwolf.
Early life
He was born in Plön, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany ...
(born 1943), musician
* Paul Nicholas (born 1944), English actor and singer
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Phil Nicholas
Philip Nicholas (born March 16, 1955) is a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate for the 10th district, encompassing Albany County. ...
(born 1955), American politician
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Philip Nicholas
Philip Leach Nicholas (30 May 1876 – 31 January 1952) was an international rugby union wing who played club rugby for Oxford University RFC, Oxford University and Exeter Chiefs, Exeter. Nicolas played one international rugby game for England ...
(1876–1952), Welsh rugby player
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Robert C. Nicholas (New York politician)
Robert Carter Nicholas (December 6, 1801 — May 10, 1854) was an American politician from New York.
Life
He was the son of Congressman John Nicholas (1764–1819). The family removed from Williamsburg, Virginia to Geneva, New York in 1803. He m ...
(1801–1851), American politician
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Robert Carter Nicholas, Sr.
Robert Carter Nicholas (January 28, 1728-November 1780) was a Virginia lawyer, patriot, legislator and judge. He served in the Virginia House of Burgesses and its successor, the Virginia House of Delegates. He became the last treasurer of the C ...
(1728–1780), American lawyer and politician
* Robert Carter Nicholas (1793–1857), American planter and politician
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Samuel Nicholas
Samuel Nicholas (1744 – 27 August 1790) was the first officer commissioned in the United States Continental Marines (predecessor to the United States Marine Corps) and by tradition is considered to be the first Commandant of the Marine Corps ...
(1744–1790), the first American Marine officer and commandant
* Sandra Lovelace Nicholas (born 1948), Canadian indigenous activist and senator
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Thomas Nicholas (disambiguation) Thomas Nicholas may refer to:
*Thomas Nicholas (MP) (c. 1575–1638), English politician
*Thomas Nicholas (antiquary) (1816–1879), Welsh antiquary and educator
*Thomas Ian Nicholas (born 1980), American film actor, singer, musician, producer, dir ...
, several people
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Victor A. Nicholas
Lieutenant-Colonel Victor Albert Nicholas, Order of the British Empire, MBE, (4 May 1897 - 1956) was the sixteenth Postmaster General of Sri Lanka, Postmaster General of Ceylon, serving between 1951 and 1956, and the second Ceylonese to hold the ...
(1897–1956), second Sri Lankan to hold post of
Postmaster General of Sri Lanka
The Postmaster General of Sri Lanka is the appointed head of Sri Lanka Post, which is a government department. The current Postmaster General is Ranjith Ariyaratne.
History
The first mail service in Ceylon, was in 1788, established by the Dutc ...
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William H. Nicholas
William H. Nicholas (October 10, 1892 – August 13, 1984) was an American politician who served twice as the Lieutenant Governor of Iowa.
Early life and education
Born in Butler County, Iowa to William A. Nicholas and Elizabeth H. Nichola ...
(1892–1984), American politician
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William Nicholas (officer)
William Nicholas (12 December 1785 – 14 April 1812) was an English officer and military engineer in the British Army. From 1806 to 1812, he was engaged in eleven sieges and battles in Italy, Egypt, and Spain, and died of wounds.
William, th ...
(1785–1812), British Army officer
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Wilson Cary Nicholas
Wilson Cary Nicholas (January 31, 1761October 10, 1820) was an American politician who served in the U.S. Senate from 1799 to 1804 and was the 19th Governor of Virginia from 1814 to 1816.
Early life
Nicholas was born in Williamsburg in the C ...
(1761–1820), American banker and politician
* The Nicholas Brothers, American tap dancers:
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Fayard Nicholas
Fayard Antonio Nicholas (October 20, 1914 – January 24, 2006) was an American choreographer, dancer and actor. He and his younger brother Harold Nicholas made up the Nicholas Brothers tap dance
Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by u ...
(1914–2006)
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Harold Nicholas
Harold Lloyd Nicholas (March 27, 1921 – July 3, 2000) was an American dancer specializing in tap. Nicholas was the younger half of the tap-dancing pair the Nicholas Brothers, known as two of the world's greatest dancers. His older brother was ...
Nicky
Nicky is a diminutive form of the name Nicholas, Nicola and Nicole, occasionally used as a given name in its own right. It can also be used as a diminutive of Dominic. It may refer to:
People Sports
* Nicky Adams (born 1986), English-born Welsh ...
Nicki Nicki is a given name, and may refer to:
Film and television
* Nicki Aycox (1975-2022), American actress best known for her roles as Syl on the series ''Dark Angel'' and Stella Vessey on the dramedy ''Ed''
* Nicki Chapman (born 1967), English tel ...
Niky Niky is a nickname and given name. Notable people with the name include:
*Niky Kamran (born 1959), Belgian mathematician
*Niky Wardley (born 1973), English actress actually named Nichola Petra Wardley
See also
*Nicky
*Nikky Nikky is a nickname. N ...
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Nikky Nikky is a nickname. Notable subjects known by this nickname include the following:
Nickname
*Nikky Finney (born Lynn Carol Finney, 1957), American poet
*A person called Nikky He.
*Alexa Periperi
Fictional character
*Nikky Ferris, lead character ...
Nicolas (disambiguation)
Nicolas or Nicolás may refer to:
People Given name
* Nicolas (given name)
Mononym
* Nicolas (footballer, born 1999), Brazilian footballer
* Nicolas (footballer, born 2000), Brazilian footballer
Surname Nicolas
* Dafydd Nicolas (c.1705–1774), ...