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Nicholas. Santa Claus is a derivative of St.Nicholas. It actually came from the Dutch form of St Nicholas - Sinterklaas - which was revived when the Dutch settled New York.
It's the Dutch word for Saint Nicholas, and the direct origin of the name Santa Claus.
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Saint Nicholas, a saint of the Roman Catholic Church, is the original Santa Clause. He lived in Greece a long time ago and is the patron saint of children. That's why Santa is sometimes known as Saint Nick. "Santa Claus" is the Dutch version of Saint Nicholas.
Chris Kringle (Kris Kringle?) Same pronouciation, but Im not sure about the spelling.
At the time of Saint Nicholas of Myra people did not have last names. If he had addtional names we are not aware of them.
Nicholas was the name given him by his parents.
The name Santa Claus originates from the Dutch name Sinterklaas, who was featured in many tales along with Saint Nicholas. They were Christian Bishops who gave gifts.
Saint Nicholas
No saint is named after Santa. Santa is named after St. Nick.
the name Santa Claus is thought to be a variation of Saint Nicholas.
Saint Nicholas's other (or more likely, real) name is Santa Claus.