Nicholas
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
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 934th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Nicholas is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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 27 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 South Carolina, Virginia and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Nicholas.
Most popular breeds named Nicholas:
- Labrador Retriever
- Cocker Spaniel
- German Shepherd
- Poodle
- Shih Tzu
Nicholas is found in these categories:
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Hails from Greek royalty, synonymous with Saint Nick, exudes upper-crust charm.
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