William Nichols may refer to:
- William Nichols (architect) (1780–1853), English-born American architect
- William Nichols (priest) Dean of Chester, 1644–1657
- William Flynt Nichols (1918–1988), Democratic member of United States House of Representatives for the state of Alabama
- William H. Nichols (1852–1930), chemist and businessman
- William Nichols (Medal of Honor) (1837–?), American Civil War sailor and Medal of Honor recipient
- William Nichols, secretary of John Fell, 17th century clergyman
- William Nichols, founder of Nichols School
- William Ripley Nichols (1847–1886), chemist and leading authority on water purification
- Bill Nichols, historian and film theorist
- William Nichols (mariner), English sea captain in the 18th century
Famous quotes containing the word nichols:
“And not an hour ago you hadn’t a penny to warm your pocket. Did someone die and leave you a pot of gold?”
—Dudley Nichols (1895–1960)