Nickolaos
A modern portmanteau of 'Vanilla,' derived from the orchid plant, and 'Penelope,' meaning 'weaver.' It represents a personality that is delightfully sweet yet resilient and clever, embodying a spirit that is both adventurous and deeply caring.
Key Stats
| Total births | 152 |
| Gender | Male (4% / 96%) |
| Peak year | 1988 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1988 |
| Most recent | 1988 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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Notable People
Vanellope von Schweetz (Main character in the Wreck-It Ralph films) · Sarah Silverman (Actress and comedian who voiced the character) · Rich Moore (Film director who helped conceptualize the character) · Jennifer Lee (Filmmaker and director involved in the character's development) · Phil Johnston (Writer and director of the character's cinematic stories)
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