Nicola
NEE-koh-lah
A name ultimately meaning “victory of the people,” with a long history across European languages.
Meaning
Nicola comes from the same Greek root as Nicholas, meaning “victory of the people.” In the excerpts, it appears as an Italian form and also as a Dutch form, with related spellings such as Nicolas, Nicole, Nicolao, and Nikolaus. It has also been used as a feminine name in some traditions, especially in French and English historical references.
Origin
GreekItalianDutchFrenchvaries by culture
Fun fact
The excerpts mention Nicola de Camville, a woman remembered for defeating the French invaders at Lincoln and helping secure Henry III’s crown.