Origin and Meaning of Nichelle

Victory of the people

Origin: English - Nichelle is a modern, feminine variation of the name Nicholas, which comes from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people' (nike meaning victory and laos meaning people).

• Nichelle became popular in the late 20th century, likely influenced by variations of popular names such as Michelle and Nicholas.
• The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries and is considered a creative twist on traditional names.
• A notable bearer of the name is Nichelle Nichols, an accomplished American actress and singer best known for her role as Nyota Uhura in the original 'Star Trek' series.
• Nichelle has remained relatively uncommon in popularity charts, though it has seen small peaks in usage since the 1970s.
• Related names include Nicholas and Michelle, with variations like Nika and Nichelle’s more common variants, such as Nichole.