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Nick

Pronunciation: NIK (key)

Origin of the name Nicholas:

From the Latin Nicolaus, a derivative of the Greek Nikolaos (victory of the people), a compound name composed of the elements nikē (victory) and laos (the people). The name was borne by St. Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop of Myra who is regarded as the patron saint of Russia and Greece, and of children, sailors, and wolves.

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Nicky, Bro, Nicole, Nictastic, Joe, Brandon, Bran Flakes, Butter, Toast, Eggs, Bacon, Tasty Bacon, OJ Simpson

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Nick Jonas, member of pop-rock band the Jonas Brothers.
Nick Hornby, English novelist, essayist and screenwriter.
Nick Nolte, American actor.
Nick Saban, the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide college football team.
Nick Santino, lead singer of the band A Rocket to the Moon

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Nick Charles in "The Thin Man" series.

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