How does the baby name quiz work?

Our quiz learns your preferences as you swipe through names. Rate names you love, like, or pass on, and our algorithm adapts to show you better matches. The more you use it, the smarter it gets!

Can my partner and I use this together?

Absolutely! Both partners can take the quiz independently, then compare favorites to find names you both love. You can also share lists with friends and family to get their votes.

How many baby names are in the database?

We have over 19,000 names from 37 different origins and cultures. Each name includes meaning, origin, pronunciation, popularity trends, and cultural associations.

Yes! The core features including the discovery quiz, name search, and partner matching are completely free. Premium features are available for those who want deeper insights.

What makes this different from other baby name apps?

Most baby name apps just show you lists. We learn your style through our interactive quiz, showing you names that match your taste for meaning, sound, origin, and cultural significance. Plus, we're built for couples to decide together.

It Begins With A Name Get the App

♂

Nikolai

Boy NameRussian Origin

Meaning

Variant transcription of NIKOLAY.

Discover if Nikolai matches your style with our personalized baby name quiz!

Try the Quiz Free

Name Personality

Based on famous people named Nikolai and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

Leadership

Integrity

Intelligence

Creativity

Spirituality

Famous People Named Nikolai

Nikolai Vissarionovich Nekrasov

Nikolai Vissarionovich Nekrasov () (, Saint Petersburg – May 7, 1940, Moscow) was a Russian liberal politician and the last Governor-General of Finland.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

Nikolai Petrovsky

Nikolay Fyodorovich Petrovsky (; 1837–1908) was the Russian consul-general in Kashgar from 1882 until 1902.

CourageLeadershipResilience

Nikolai Rubinstein

Nikolai Grigoryevich Rubinstein (; – ) was a Russian pianist, conductor, and composer.

CharismaCreativity

Nikolai Medtner

Nikolai Karlovich Medtner (, Nikoláj Kárlovič Métner; 13 November 1951) was a Russian composer and virtuoso pianist.

CharismaCreativity

Nikolai Leonov

Nikolai Sergeyevich Leonov (; 22 August 1928 – 27 April 2022)Умер экс-начальник аналитического управления КГБ разведчик Николай Леонов was a Russian politician, senior KGB officer, and Latin America.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership