Popularity: 11599
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Victory of the people; Of the Lord
Nic is a trendy diminutive of the names Nicholas, Nick, and Dominic. It is of Greek origin and denotes the "victory of the people" or "of the Lord." Saint Nicholas was a 4th-century saint who helped children in need and was the inspiration for the universally beloved figure, Santa Claus. As a girl's given name, Nic is a popular shortened version of the more traditional names Nicola and Nicky. If it's a succinct, gender-neutral name you are seeking, here's hoping this wonderful name has come along in the "Nic" of time!