Find out how popular the first name Nicolina has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Nicolina by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Nicolina is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 20 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Nicolina.

The history of the first name Nicolina

The name Nicolina is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which was formed from the components "niko" meaning "victory" and "laos" meaning "people." The feminine form of the name, Nicolina, likely emerged in the late medieval period in Italy, where it was a popular name among Italian Christians.

Nicolina has its roots in the name Nicholas, which was borne by a 4th century Christian saint and bishop from the ancient Greek city of Myra, in modern-day Turkey. St. Nicholas was renowned for his generosity and became one of the most venerated saints in Christianity, with his feast day celebrated on December 6th. The name Nicholas, and its feminine variant Nicolina, gained widespread popularity across Europe during the Middle Ages due to his widespread veneration.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nicolina can be found in a 13th century Italian document from the city of Siena, referring to a woman named Nicolina di Montechiaro. In the 14th century, a Nicolina Malaspina was the wife of Francesco Pico, Count of Mirandola, in northern Italy.

During the Renaissance period, Nicolina Fieschi was an Italian noblewoman from Genoa who lived in the 15th century. She was the daughter of Gian Luigi Fieschi and married Gian Francesco Guarco, a prominent Genoese statesman and diplomat.

In the 17th century, Nicolina Camilla Guidi was an Italian singer and composer who was active in Rome during the Baroque era. She was renowned for her skill in performing secular and sacred vocal works.

Another notable bearer of the name was Nicolina Parisi, an Italian painter who lived in Naples during the 18th century. She was active in the Rococo style and produced numerous works depicting religious and mythological subjects.

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