Nicholas Pettus

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Nicholas Pettus — victory of the people
413K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Nicholas Pettus is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Nicholas is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of nike (victory) and laos (people). Saint Nicholas of Myra inspired the legend of Santa Claus. The surname Pettus: People with the surname Pettus baronets, a baronetcy of England Augustine Pettus (16th century), forebear of the Pettus baronets Bill Pettus (1884–1924), U.S. baseball player Dell Pettus (born 2001), American football player Edmund Pettus (1821–1907), a Confederate Brigadier General in the American Civil War, and later U.S. politician Ethan Pettis (1994) author of novels such as Primitive War. Horatio Pettus, several of the Pettus baronets Phillip Pettus, U.S. politician Terry Pettus (1904–1984), a U.S. Nicholas is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 413K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Nicholas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Nicholas

Meaning: victory of the people

Greek

From the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of nike (victory) and laos (people). Saint Nicholas of Myra inspired the legend of Santa Claus.

Surname: Pettus

English

People with the surname Pettus baronets, a baronetcy of England Augustine Pettus (16th century), forebear of the Pettus baronets Bill Pettus (1884–1924), U.S. baseball player Dell Pettus (born 2001), American football player Edmund Pettus (1821–1907), a Confederate Brigadier General in the American Civil War, and later U.S. politician Ethan Pettis (1994) author of novels such as Primitive War. Horatio Pettus, several of the Pettus baronets Phillip Pettus, U.S. politician Terry Pettus (1904–1984), a U.S.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Nicholas is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 10%
Greece 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Nicholas by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Nicholas Pettus

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Nicholas Pettus:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Nicholas?
The first name Nicholas originates from Greek. From the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), composed of nike (victory) and laos (people). Saint Nicholas of Myra inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
When was Nicholas most popular?
The name Nicholas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Pettus?
The surname Pettus originates from English. People with the surname Pettus baronets, a baronetcy of England Augustine Pettus (16th century), forebear of the Pettus baronets Bill Pettus (1884–1924), U.S. baseball player Dell Pettus (born 2001), American football player Edmund Pettus (1821–1907), a Confederate Brigadier General in the American Civil War, and later U.S. politician Ethan Pettis (1994) author of novels such as Primitive War. Horatio Pettus, several of the Pettus baronets Phillip Pettus, U.S. politician Terry Pettus (1904–1984), a U.S.
What are the origins of the name Nicholas Pettus?
The name Nicholas Pettus combines two different traditions: the first name Nicholas has Greek roots, while the surname Pettus originates from English.
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