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Nicky

NIK-ee2 syllables
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A diminutive of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'. (English)

What does Nicky mean?

English: A diminutive of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'.. Nicky is a diminutive form of the name Nicholas, which comes from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people'.

Is Nicky a good dog name?

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

Nicky in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Nap Time Nicky

As the dogs settle in for nap time, they whisper, "Nicky must be a superstar—victory of the people and all! I hope he shares his secrets to winning the coziest spot!"

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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.