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Origin: Greek

Meaning: Victory of the people; Of the Lord

Nic is a trendy diminutive of the boys names Nicholas, Nick, and Dominic. It is of Greek origin and denotes the "victory of the people" or "of the Lord." Saint Nicholas was a 4th-century saint who helped children in need and was the inspiration for the universally beloved figure, Santa Claus. If it's a succinct, masculine name you are seeking, here's hoping this wonderful name has come along in the "Nic" of time!