People of victory
Nicolina is a feminine diminutive of Nicola, which is the Latinate form of Nicholas. It is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, combining 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). While popular in Italy and Scandinavia, it remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
Less common today
Nicolina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,823 in 2002.
The title character and young protagonist · Nicolina: A Story about a Girl of the Italian Hills
Birth name of actress Nina Dobrev
Canadian-American singer and American Idol finalist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
