Comments for NICHOLAS:

Saint Nicholas was never canonized as a saint but rather it was a title given to him by the people when he was still alive.

-- name_guy  1/4/2005

Actually, Saint Nicolas was originaly not the bringer of Christmas gifts. He used to (and still does in many countries) have his own holiday. When Dutch and British settles came to America, Sinterklaas (another name for the Dutch name Sint Nicolaas) and the British Father Christmas combined/were messed up and became Santa Claus.

-- renee06  9/9/2007

Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus in USA) (270 - December 6, 346) is the common name for Nicholas of Myra, a saint and Bishop of Myra (in Lycia, part of modern-day Turkey). Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nicholas the Wonderworker.

-- Emilie007  12/20/2008

A famous person with this name is Nicholas Flammel, who is mentioned in both Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone/Philosopher's Stone and The Da Vinci Code.

-- echo_of_the_past  6/21/2005

Nicholas Flamel, as mentioned in Harry Potter, was a real French alchemist who was belived to have created a philosophers stone, know as the sorcerers stone in the English Harry Potter.

-- swordsmanoffire  12/14/2005

I think if I ever have twins I would name them Nicholas and Nicole.

-- elmorockz  10/17/2005

Nicholas was the main character in Charles Dickens' novel: NICHOLAS NICKLEBY.

-- Anonymous User  11/26/2005

Santa Claus is referred to as Jolly Old Saint Nicholas.

-- Anonymous User  3/6/2006

Nick Wheeler is a member of the All American Rejects.

-- Anonymous User  3/6/2006

My brother's name is Nick and I think the name is quite classy and cute.

-- dani_08  3/6/2006

The name of my great grandfather, Nicholas is one of the few males names in my family tree that I would pass on to a son if I had one. It is a strong name in my opinion.

-- Missy  4/7/2006

Nicholas is a great name, strong, rugged, handsome is what comes to mind.

-- Anonymous User  4/26/2006

Makes me think of old fat guys in furry red suits. ho ho ho!

-- Anonymous User  5/5/2006

Nicholas , "ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΣ" (NIKOLAOS) in Greek, is derived from the characterisation "O ΛΑΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΝΙΚΗΣ" : O LAOS TIS NIKIS, which in Greek means "the people of victory", actually meaning "the victorious people".

-- basil  5/19/2006

Sorry guys, I did not know that Greek spelling does not appear. So, Nicholas comes from the ancient Greek name "Nikolaos", which has its synthetical origin from the characterisation "O LAOS TIS NIKIS", meaning "the people of victory" or rather "the victorious people". This is the exact meaning.

-- basil  5/19/2006

My dad's name is Nicholas which he shortens it to Nick. What I hate is that a lot of people think he spells Nick Nich, but I have never met anyone named Nick spelled like that! I think it fits him.

-- lauren_somebody  6/11/2006

In my opinion, this is a terrific name. If I ever have a son I plan on naming him Nicholas Brendan. *GORGEOUS*

-- Jen-Nigh  6/22/2006

I love the name Nicholas. It is so great. My name is Nicholas! The best thing is your nickname is Nick.

-- blueboy10  7/9/2006

Lots of people use the nickname Nick for Nicholas, but Cole is a nice, more uncommon nickname.

-- pink_floyd_fan  7/25/2006

Nicholas Colasanto (January 19, 1924 - February 12, 1985) was an American actor, best known for his role as Coach Ernie Pantusso on the popular sitcom "Cheers". He also directed various TV series, among them "Starsky and Hutch" and "CHiPs".

-- AndrewJKD  8/5/2006

The Devil is known as Old Nick.

-- breakofday  8/28/2006

King Nicholas is a character in Robert Newcomb's "Chronicles of Blood and Stone." At the end of the first book, a new character, Nicholas II, is introduced as the son of Prince Tristan.

-- Emmasj  9/15/2006

There is an author named Nicholas Sparks.

-- Anonymous User  11/28/2006

Nicholas Hodgson of Kaiser Chiefs is a famous bearer.

-- Nava  12/27/2006

I love the nickname Cole for Nicholas. =)

-- unseenlove  2/3/2007

I'm English and looking at this website I spell my name Nicholas with an H and it really winds me up when people spell it NICOLAS because that isn't even English so get it right!

-- gulie55  2/17/2007

I like this name but I hate Nicky as I always thought it was a short form of Nicola not Nicholas.

-- gulie55  2/17/2007

When I think of this name it says sexy, joyful and pure in heart and intelligent.

-- Anonymous User  5/7/2007

I like this name. It is my cousin's name. It is very common where I live, but I still like it. I also like the meaning of it "victory of the people".

-- CharlieRob  5/7/2007

My name is Nicholas and I fit the name's desceription well, but people think of me as the description of Nick and that's what they call me.

-- Anonymous User  6/11/2007

Nick Carter, former member of the boy band "The Backstreet Boys," bears this name.

-- Emmasj  8/25/2007

I don't really like it. It sounds very English and upperclass like Richard, Michael and Jonathon.

-- Anonymous User  9/9/2007

I had strongly considered this name for my baby, but a family name won over. I still love this name, it's a strong name, pretty, and sexy. Sounds like a clever person, too.

-- Anonymous User  10/11/2007

I used to love this name and its nickname counterpart "Nick", but now the name is so overused. I know at least 25 Nicks!

-- spaz123  12/2/2007

Sir Nicholas Winton - British stockbroker who organised the kindertransport which saved mainly Jewish children from Czechoslovakia and Austria after Kristallnacht.

-- ElizainEngland  12/25/2007

Along with Nicholas Flammel, another Nicholas in Harry Potter is Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington, or "Nearly Headless Nick" as he is more commonly called.

-- kezia12345  12/25/2007

Honestly I know it's a popular name, but I don't think I know enough Nicholas's.

-- Anonymous User  1/10/2008

The name of Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers.

-- dreamflower  2/9/2008

Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme and Darcy La Pier have a son Nicholas Van Varenberg, born 1995.

-- Karcoolka  2/15/2008

It's a good classic name but to me it always sounded a bit Eastern European.

-- johann14  3/6/2008

Number 15 for boys in 2005.

-- Patricia Underwood  7/10/2008

Football player Joe Montana and Jennifer Wallace have a son Nicholas Montana (born 28 April 1992).

-- Emilie007  11/17/2008

Nick Collins, a free safety for the Green Bay Packers, is one of the up-and-coming stars of pro-football. He went to my high school (several years before me) and is a real hometown hero, so the name Nicholas fits him pretty well! I've always liked the name, but Nick has made me like it even more!

-- britto08  3/18/2009

I like this name a lot. I'd nickname them Nick or when they're little Nicky. This name sounds strong and wholesome.

-- knd_leigh713  4/25/2009

Nicholas Brendon, an actor most famous for playing Xander Harris on the show 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer', is a famous bearer.

-- DestructoGirl  5/17/2009

Actor Matt Craven and make-up artist Sally Sutton have a son Nicholas Crnkovich, born 1992.

-- MaggieSimpson  9/16/2009

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