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Name Origin

Nicola is a given name of Greek origin, traditionally a masculine form of Nicholas. It means 'victory of the people'.

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Famous People

Nicola Sturgeon (1970-)

Politician

  • First Minister of Scotland since 2014
  • Leader of the Scottish National Party since 2014

Nicola Roberts (1985-)

Singer, Songwriter

  • Member of the girl group Girls Aloud
  • Solo music career

Nicola Coughlan (1987-)

Actress

  • Known for her role as Penelope Featherington in the Netflix series Bridgerton

Nicola Benedetti (1987-)

Violinist

  • Award-winning classical violinist
  • Known for her passionate performances and championing of new music

Nicola Adams (1982-)

Boxer

  • Double Olympic gold medalist
  • First openly LGBT+ person to win an Olympic boxing gold medal

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Alessandro

Both names are of Italian origin and share a classic, elegant feel.

Sofia

A popular choice in many European countries, Sofia shares Nicola's timeless charm and feminine grace.

Mateo

This Spanish name has a similar strong yet gentle sound to Nicola, creating a balanced sibling set.