Nick

Meaning

Nick is usually a clipped form of Nicholas. In the excerpted sources, Nicholas is linked through Greek elements meaning “victory” and “the people,” so Nick inherits that broader sense by association rather than as a standalone ancient name. It is best understood as a familiar nickname that later became usable as an independent given name.

Origin

Fun fact

19th-century name books explicitly list Nick as one of the common shortened forms of Nicholas, alongside names like Nickel in Bavarian usage.