I saw the Gaelic name that translates to Nicholas but can't find it. If you've ever heard them talk you would understand. I'm a Yank and have trouble understanding some "English" accents... much less Irish or Scot. By the way, there are many Nix/Nicks in both Scotland and Northern Ireland. My wife is English born and has been here for more than 40 years and I still have trouble understanding her after a visit home. Happy hunting, Gil