Nicholas is a male name, the Anglophone version of an ancient Greek name in use since antiquity, and cognate with the modern Greek Νικόλαος, Nikolaos. It originally derived from a combination of two …

Dec 20, 2025 · St. Nicholas, one of the most popular minor saints, is now traditionally associated with the festival of Christmas. In many countries children receive gifts on December 6, St. Nicholas Day. …

Dec 25, 2025 · It’s easy to imagine Saint Nicholas as just as mythical as the modern-day Santa Claus -- but he actually was a real person.

Dec 22, 2025 · News Father Christmas Who was St Nicholas? The truth behind the Christmas' patron saint's origin story The jolly figure in red we picture today is far from the real St Nicholas, a slim 4th …

St. Nicholas appears and appeals to God to return them to life and to their families. And so St. Nicholas is the patron and protector of children. ... Several stories tell of Nicholas and the sea. When he was …

Apr 23, 2024 · From the Greek name Νικόλαος (Nikolaos) meaning "victory of the people", derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" and λαός (laos) meaning "people". Saint Nicholas was a 4th …

Jun 11, 2025 · Nicholas is most often used as a boy name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Nicholas.

Dec 1, 2025 · Many European countries celebrate the Feast of Sinterklaas—also known as St. Nicholas— starting on the 5th of December, the eve of the day, by sharing candies, chocolate letters, …

Dec 11, 2025 · Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop of Myra, is one of the most revered figures in Christian history. Known today as the inspiration for the modern Santa Claus, the real St. Nicholas …

3 days ago · Nicholas is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "people of victory". Nicholas is the 118 ranked male name by popularity.