- Meaning
- Victory of the people
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Familiar (US top 1000)
- Style
- Trendy
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, Spanish, Italian, German
Nicknames for Nico
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- Italian
- Nicolino
What people expect from a Nico
Nico mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about strength. A name can't give a child strength, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Nico: name scorecard
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Great choice
Nico
- International readabilityReads well across languages, already used in 4 language areas.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Victory of the people".
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The Upshot, New York Times (2015)Questions about Nico
What does the name Nico mean?
Nico is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "Victory of the people".
Is Nico a boy or girl name?
Nico is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Nico?
Nico is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries, Spanish, Italian, German.
What are nicknames for Nico?
Common nicknames for Nico are Nicolino.
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