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Nichols

NIK-ols2 syllables
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Surname meaning 'son of Nicholas'. (English)

What does Nichols mean?

English: Surname meaning 'son of Nicholas'.. Nichols is an English surname meaning 'son of Nicholas'. It is often used as a first name in contemporary contexts.

Is Nichols a good dog name?

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

Nichols in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Nichols 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 Nichols suit?

Human name
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Nichols, the Toy Expert

As Nichols trots in, the other pups whisper, "With a name like that, he must have the inside scoop on all the best chew toys. Watch out, he might just start a toy consultancy!"

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