Nick (given name)

Nick is a masculine given name, most commonly used as a short form of Nicholas. It can also sometimes be a short form of Dominic, or less frequently, other names starting with the letter "N."

The name Nicholas is of Greek origin, derived from Νικόλαος (Nikolaos), a compound of νίκη (nikē, meaning "victory") and λαός (laos, meaning "people"). Thus, Nicholas and by extension Nick, carry the meaning "victory of the people" or "victorious people."

Nick, as a standalone given name, is also occasionally used, though it's considerably less common than Nicholas. Its popularity has fluctuated over time, often mirroring the popularity of Nicholas itself.

The name is used globally, particularly in English-speaking countries, but variations and cognates exist in many other languages.

Notable people with the given name "Nick" (as a primary given name or a common nickname) include individuals across various fields such as sports, entertainment, and politics.