Nickie

Nickie is a given name and nickname used in English-speaking contexts. It is commonly a diminutive form of names such as Nicole, Nicola, Nicolaus, Nicholas, Nickolas, or Dominique, though it can also be used as a standalone given name. The -ie suffix is a typical English diminutive marker indicating familiarity or affection.

The name has been used for both sexes, but in contemporary usage it more often appears as a feminine nickname derived from Nicole or Nicola. It can also serve as a masculine nickname for Nicholas or Nickolas in some families or cultures. Spelling variants include Nicki, Nikki, Niki, and Nicky; these variants have overlapping usage and pronunciation.

Nickie appears in various works of fiction and has been used by public figures as a nickname or stage name. Because it functions primarily as a nickname, its presence in official records varies by region and era. In modern naming practice, Nickie tends to be less common as a legal given name and more often encountered as a nickname or familiar form.

Related names include Nicole, Nicola, Nicolas, Nicholas, Nick, and Nickolas. Variants such as Nikki, Nicky, Nicki, and Niki are commonly used as alternate spellings or informal forms.