Nicholas Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nicholas Name at a Glance

Name	Nicholas
Meaning	'King Henry the Eighth' Sir Nicholas Vaux.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Nicholas Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nicholas means “'King Henry the Eighth' Sir Nicholas Vaux”. 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.

Nicholas Name Origin

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

Is Nicholas a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Nicholas

When considering Nicholas 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.