Nicholes
Pronunciation: [ n-IHK-ohlz ]
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Nicholes first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 879 babies have been named Nicholes in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicholes is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,256 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,256
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nicholes
Nicholes is a boy name .
Nicholes is currently ranked #39,256 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicholes include Nic, Nich, Nichy, Nichie, Nicho, Nichoy, Nichoie, Les, Lesy, Lesie, Niy, and Niie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nicholes include Nicholas . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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