Comments for the name 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Santa Claus is referred to as Jolly Old Saint Nicholas.

Nick Wheeler is a member of the All American Rejects.

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

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.

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

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

Nicholas , "ÍÉÊÏËÁÏÓ" (NIKOLAOS) in Greek, is derived from the characterisation "O ËÁÏÓ ÔÇÓ ÍÉÊÇÓ" : O LAOS TIS NIKIS, which in Greek means "the people of victory", actually meaning "the victorious people".

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.

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.

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

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

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

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".

The Devil is known as Old Nick.

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.

There is an author named Nicholas Sparks.

Nicholas Hodgson of Kaiser Chiefs is a famous bearer.

I love the nickname Cole for Nicholas. =)

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!

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

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

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".

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

The name of Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers.

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

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

Number 15 for boys in 2005.

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

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!

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

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

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

Santa Claus or St Nicholas is buried in the cathedral of the Italian city of Bari. Sailors from there stole the body from what is now Turkey in order to save it from Muslim invaders.

Both Nicholas White (keyboard) and Nicholas Murray (drums) are in the California based indie band The Young Veins. Both boys, however, go by Nick.

This is a gorgeous name with a great meaning, but it's soooo popular.

I never liked this name and I remember when I was little me and my friend used to joke and laugh and my friend would see Nicholas and call him "hi Nichol-A**"

My sons name is Nicholas and he is 7 years old. When I hear the name Nicholas I think of a handsome boy or man with a cheeky/charming personality. This description matches my son Nicholas perfectly. I think it's a great name. Nicknames my son gets are Nick, Spud-Nick, Nicky etc.

Nick Nolte: born Nicholas King Nolte. He is an American actor, comedian, and film producer.

I love the name Nicholas. It's handsome, masculine, adorable, and a timeless classic with plenty of nickname options. Plus it's just really fun to say. Nicholas, Nicholas, Nicholas... yep, got a ring to it. I like it.

Nicholas is my all-time favorite male name. It seems perfect. For me it brings thoughts of a tall, attractive, strong man who is smart and comical, but can be serious if need be. I usually hate nicknames (funny that I hate 'nick'names) but love "Nick" for a nickname. Go figure.

Yeah, this is a nice name. But the other day, my friend was trying to tell me a story about something that happened to her, and there was not one, not two, but THREE Nicks involved which made it very hard to understand! It took forever to finish the story because I was confused about what Nick she was talking about every time she said "Nick"! Anyway, it was pretty comical, and lead me to believe thoroughly that this name has been used waaaaay too much!

Nicholas D. Wolfwood, the wondering preacher from Trigun.

Nicholas was the oldest son of Alexander II of Russia and his wife Maria. She was engaged to Dagmar of Denmark, but he died suddenly age 21. His younger brother became Emperor and married Dagmar.

Nicholas Breakspear was the birthname of Pope Adrian IV (Pontificate between 1154-1159). He was the first and only English pope ever.

Nicholas was the son of Emperor Nicholas I of Russia and his wife Alexandra Feodorovna.

Nicholas is a great name. It's classic, yet not boring. The nickname Nick has always reminded me of a strong, good-looking guy, and Nicky is adorable for a little boy.

Name of the Day: December 25, 2012.

I love this name, along with the nickname Nick, although unfortunately there aren't very many people who just go by Nicholas. It's a classic name that to my surprise was extremely popular in the 90's. I mean, I knew it was popular, but I didn't know it had been in the top 10. Despite it's popularity, I've only known one person named Nicholas, (nick) and one boy named Nicolas, who went by his full name. I prefer Nicholas personally.

Nicholas is not used in French, only Nicolas.