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Nico is the short form of Nicholas used primarily among the Dutch, Germans, Italians, Portuguese and Spanish.

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In Italian usage, Nico is the short form of Nicola and Nicolo' for boys and Nicole and Nicoletta for girls. Good name for both boys and girls.

Nicknames for Nico

Nick
Nickie
Neeno
Nina
Neeks
Di Angelo
Death boy
Ghost King
Death breath

Meanings and history of the name Nico

Italian and Dutch short form of Nicholas or Nicodemus.

Famous real-life people named Nico

Nico Blue Hoon is the daughter of the late lead singer of Blind Melon, Shannon Hoon.
Nico, of The Velvet Underground and Nico, is a singer.

Nico is also short for Nicole, and in the case of the Velvet Underground, is in fact the stage name of the female singer. In the case of the band Nico Vega, however, Nico is just the name of the band (which was named for a founding member's mother).

Nico Hischier, professional Swiss ice hockey player (New Jersey Devils)

Nico Hulkenberg, German Racing Driver

Nico in song, story & screen

Nico di Angelo, Hades' son in the "Percy Jackson & The Olympians" fantasy series by Rick Riordan.
Nico is Blind Melon's 3rd album.