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GirlPronounced French /ni.kɔl/; English /nɪ.ˈkoʊl/; Dutch /ni.ˈkɔl/Dutch language family

Nicole

French feminine form of Nicholas, commonly used in the English-speaking world since the middle of the 20th century.

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Nicole is a girl name.

Pronunciation: French /ni.kɔl/; English /nɪ.ˈkoʊl/; Dutch /ni.ˈkɔl/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationFrench /ni.kɔl/; English /nɪ.ˈkoʊl/; Dutch /ni.ˈkɔl/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

French feminine form of Nicholas, commonly used in the English-speaking world since the middle of the 20th century. A famous bearer is American-Australian actress Nicole Kidman (1967-).

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Usage: french, english, dutch, german, italian

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