Nicole (English)
Where does "Nicole" come from?
The name Nicole is the feminine form of the French name Nicolas, which itself traces back to the Ancient Greek name Nikolaos. Over time, it traveled from French into English as a popular given name. Its roots ultimately highlight a blend of historical tradition and linguistic adaptation.
Full etymology tree
- Nicole (English), 'A female given name from Ancient Greek.'
- borrowed Nicole (French), 'a female given name'
- derived Nicolas (French), 'a male given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek], equivalent to English Nicholas'
- inherited Nicolas (Old French), 'a male given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek], variant of Nicholas, equivalent to English Nicholas'
- derived Nicolas (French), 'a male given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek], equivalent to English Nicholas'
- borrowed Nicole (French), 'a female given name'
Direct ancestors
Updated June 2026
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