Nicole was my generation's filler middle name and go-to girls name. I know so many women named Nicole/Nichole/Nikki/Nicky/Nic that I don't even hear the name anymore, like
Michael or
John. The name is okay; I don't love it or hate it, and I don't find it dated either, I just prefer other forms more:
Colette,
Nicola,
Coline,
Nicolette, and
Nicolina.