Nicky

Nicky is an English diminutive of Nicholas, which derives from the ancient Greek name Nikolaos, composed of the elements nikē, meaning victory, and laos, meaning people, giving the overall sense of victory of the people. The name gained wide use in the Christian world largely through the veneration of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the fourth-century bishop whose legendary generosity inspired the figure of Santa Claus. Nicky functions as both a masculine and feminine nickname, the feminine use often arising as a short form of Nicole or Nicola. Related forms include Nick, Nikki, Nico, and Nicolás.