Nick Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nick Name at a Glance

Name	Nick
Meaning	Diminutive of Dominick: Lord. Abbreviation of Nicholas. Mythological Nike was Greek goddess of victory and root origin of 'Nicholas.'.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Nick Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nick means “Diminutive of Dominick: Lord. Abbreviation of Nicholas. Mythological Nike was Greek goddess of victory and root origin of 'Nicholas”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Nick Name Origin

Our database records Nick under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Nick a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Nick is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Nick

When considering Nick for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.