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Nichola

Girl name · 766 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Nichola: 766 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 63 births in 1982.

Nichola is a feminine form of Nicholas, ultimately from the Greek Nikolaos, combining *nikē* (victory) and *laos* (people) to mean “victory of the people.” The name is less common than its more familiar variant Nicola, but it has been borne by notable figures such as English actress Nichola McAuliffe and Scottish-born golfer Nichola Simpson. While there are no major places directly named after a Nichola, the name shares its roots with countless cities and landmarks around the world called Nicholas or St Nicholas. In Scotland, the spelling Nichola occasionally appears as an alternative to Nicola, yet it remains far rarer—perhaps because the “ch” can subtly shift pronunciation, or simply because Nicola has been the standard choice for decades, including for former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.