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Origin: Italian

Meaning: Victory of the people

Nico is a gender-neutral name of Italian origin. Being the Italian, shortened version of the Greek Nicholas, this name has power through tradition. The definition of this name as we know now is "victory of the people," but it could develop really to mean anything you and baby see fit. Nico is a trendy and rather modern alternative to Nicolas and Nick. Fans of American rock may recognize the name Nico as one of the singers from the famous band Velvet Underground.