Nicholas is a male name, the Anglophone version of an ancient Greek name in use since antiquity, and cognate with the modern Greek Νικόλαος, Nikolaos. It originally derived from a combination of two …

3 days ago · Learn about the life of the historical St. Nicholas, bishop of Myra. After the Reformation, devotion to Nicholas disappeared in all the Protestant countries of Europe except Holland, where his …

Dec 1, 2025 · St. Nicholas Day (December 6), or the Feast of Sinterklaas, is celebrated to honor St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children who is traditionally tied to Christmas.

2 days ago · News Father Christmas Who was St Nicholas? The truth behind the Christmas' patron saint's origin story The jolly figure in red we picture today is far from the real St Nicholas, a slim 4th …

3 days ago · Nicholas is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "people of victory". Nicholas is the 118 ranked male name by popularity.

Apr 23, 2024 · From the Greek name Νικόλαος (Nikolaos) meaning "victory of the people", derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" and λαός (laos) meaning "people". Saint Nicholas was a 4th …

Dec 6, 2025 · St. Nicholas is a unifying figure among Catholics and Orthodox Christians since both churches venerate him. He is incredibly important in the Russian Orthodox Church, where he is …

Dec 6, 2025 · St. Nicholas is more than just a holly, jolly saint to be remembered once a year at Christmas. Rather his holy life of generosity, bravery, and service continues to inspire people …

1 day ago · This is the real home of St. Nicholas—and it’s not the North Pole A coastal drive from Dalaman to Antalya leads through Roman theaters, Byzantine islands, buried basilicas, and ongoing ...

Complete 2021 information on the meaning of Nicholas, its origin, history, pronunciation, popularity, variants and more as a baby boy name.