What is nick meaning?

Nick is a masculine given name that has its origin in the Greek name "Nikolaos", which means "victorious people". In English, the name Nick is often used as a diminutive or short form of given names such as Nicholas and Dominic. Besides being a given name, the word "nick" has several meanings such as a small cut or notch, a slang term for stealing, and also refers to a particular time or critical moment of an event. In computer science, "nick" is used as a nickname that is given to a user when they log into a computer or network.