Colin

Boy

Origin: English · Irish

Meaning

“pet form of Nicholas ('victory of the people'); also an anglicisation of Gaelic Cailean/coileán 'young dog'”

Source

Cultural Notes

Medieval English form of Nicolas or from Irish Gaelic coilean meaning cub or young animal; especially popular in Scotland.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1980s
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Famous People Named Colin

  • Colin Firth, Colin Powell, Colin Farrell

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