Nikole

Updated: October 22, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Nikole was once a top 1,000 name in America, but now, the more common Nicole ranks much higher as a top 300 option. This spelling variation, however, is common across Europe, especially in Basque cultures. IT comes from the formal French name Nicholas.

Meaning of the name Nikole:

French: victory of the people

Origin of the name Nikole:

Nikole is the Basque and English form of Nicole. Nicole is the feminine variation of the French name Nicholas, becoming popularized in English-speaking countries in the 1900s. Nicholas comes from the ancient Greek name, Nikolaos.

Symbolism of the name Nikole:

Nikole is a variation of Nicole, giving it the same meaning. It comes from Nicholas, and ultimately the Greek Nikolaos, which comes from the root words “nike” and “laos.” “Nike” translates to “victory,” and “laos” means “people.”

Style of the name Nikole:

Traditional

Gender of the name Nikole:

Nikole comes from a common name for girls.

Pronunciation of the name Nikole:

ni-KOL

Number of syllables in the name Nikole:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Nikole:

Nikole, with this spelling, feels unique and special. It is multicultural and formal.

Alternative spellings for the name Nikole:

Nicole
Nikol
Nicol
Nicolle
Nikolle

Nicknames for the name Nikole:

Kole
Nik
Niko
Niks
Nikki
Niki

Popularity of the name Nikole:

Nikole was a top 1,000 option beginning in 1972 at rank 689. It lasted on the list until 1994 when it was number 896. Nikole ranked highest as a top 800 name in 1974 and 1987, coming in at number 784 in 1974.