Nicholas

Male

Meaning

Victory Of The People

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/nɪkələs/

Alt. Spellings

Nicolas

Traits associated with the name Nicholas:

Dogs named Nicholas tend to be loving, affectionate, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Nicholas?

It suggests that you have a fondness for classic names and may have a sentimental attachment to the name.

Is Nicholas a good dog name?

Nicholas has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Nicholas isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Nicholas is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Nicholas was, in the past month, the 5745th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Nicholas is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Nicholas was viewed 50 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Nicholas's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Nicholas is most adored in New York, Oregon and Arizona.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in District of Columbia, Iowa and Oklahoma.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Nicholas.

Most popular breeds named Nicholas:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Cocker Spaniel
  3. German Shepherd
  4. Poodle
  5. Shih Tzu

Nicholas is found in these categories:

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Hails from Greek royalty, synonymous with Saint Nick, exudes upper-crust charm.

Dog names like Nicholas:

Person From Naples, Italy
Large earthworm used for fish bait
Champion; black
mythological grandfather of Romulus and Remus
From Navarre, France
Vengeance
Nicholas dog name meaning

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