Nikkos

Nikkos is a masculine given name and, less commonly, a transliteration variant used outside Greece. It is derived from Nikos, itself a diminutive of Nikolaos, the Greek form of Nicholas. The spelling Nikkos reflects transliteration choices that emphasize a hard k sound and may appear in texts aiming to approximate Greek pronunciation or to distinguish the name in multilingual contexts.

In its etymology, Nikolaos combines Greek elements nikē, meaning "victory," and laos, meaning "people," traditionally interpreted as "victory of the people." The name has long circulated in Greece and among Greek communities worldwide. In Greece, Nikos is the customary short form; Nikkos can be found as a nickname, honorific, or less common formal variant in families that prefer the double-k spelling.

In formal use, Nikos remains far more common in Greece, while Nikkos is encountered mainly in transliterations for foreign audiences or in personal naming choices that mirror other Greek names with double consonants. The name has many cognates in European languages, such as Nico, Nick, Niko, and Nikolai, reflecting the shared root Nikolaos.

Notable bearers of the form Nikkos are not widely documented in major reference works; when encountered, it is typically alongside other given names rather than as a standalone widely recognized figure. The related names Nikos, Nicholas, and Nikolaos are more widely used in literature and media.

See also: Nikos, Nicholas, Nikolaos, Niko.