Nicholas
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A masculine given name of Greek origin meaning 'victory of the people', derived from 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). The name has been borne by numerous saints, rulers, and notable historical figures.
“Saint Nicholas, the historical figure behind Santa Claus, was known for his generosity to the poor.”
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NickNicNicky
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Wordle
Eight letters with pattern NICH-; contains three vowels (I, O, A)
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; proper noun not allowed but shows common name structure
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