NICOLA  (NICK-oh-la)

Gender: F
Origin: Greek; feminine variation of NICHOLAS

Elegant Latinate feminization of Nicholas, has long been standard issue for English girls but never voyaged across the Atlantic, which we consider a pity, especially as Nicole's standing wanes.

Variations:
Collette, Colletta

International Variations:
Colette, Nicholina (French) Nicolina, Nicoline (Greek) Niccola (Italian)

Nicola is being discussed in our message boards:

• Fashion Industry Names
• Fashion Name List!
• Recent Welsh Babies
• Another alphabet game (girls)
• Middle name for Juliette

Read Nameberry blog posts about Nicola:

• SCOTTISH BABY NAMES: What's 'in' in Inverness?
• CHRISTMAS NAMES BEYOND NICHOLAS AND NOEL