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Nic

NIK1 syllable
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Short form of Nicholas, meaning victory of the people. (Modern)

What does Nic mean?

Modern: Short form of Nicholas, meaning victory of the people.. Nic is a short form of the name Nicholas, which means 'victory of the people'.

Is Nic a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Nic in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Nic in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Nic suit?

Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Rise and Shine with Nic!

The other dogs are peeking at Nic during breakfast, wondering if he’s a secret agent. With that innocent face, he could be plotting to snag all the best kibble without anyone noticing!

Like Nic? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.