Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 07, 2024

Nichelle

US Popularity Rank: 24262

Origin: American

Meaning: Who is like God?; Victory of the people

For the ultra-modern baby comes a 20th-century name coined in America whose inspired origins lie deep in Greek and Hebrew. Usually favored for girls, Nichelle blends Nichole and Michelle for parents seeking something against-the-grain yet lyrically familiar. With its dual meanings of “Who is like God?” from Michelle and “victory of the people” from Nichole, Nichelle comes steeped in divine energy and will compliment the force of nature baby already is.