Nikos

NEE-kos2 syllables

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Greek form of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'. (Greek)

What does Nikos mean?

Greek: Greek form of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'.. Nikos is a common Greek name derived from the name Nikolaos, which means 'victory of the people'. It is often associated with Saint Nicholas.

Is Nikos a good dog name?

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

Nikos in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic

Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Nikos

The other pups at daycare are buzzing about Nikos. They’re convinced he’ll be crowned ‘Toy Expert’—after all, if he’s all about victory, he’ll surely know how to win at fetch!

Names similar to Nikos

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