Colin

Colors Related to this Name: Black, Purple

Qualities Related to this Name: Born Leader, Visionary

Popularity: This is a very popular name in the US. Ranking #124 in 2013 and #140 in 2014.

Meaning

In English

Origin: Diminutive of Coll, a medieval short form of Nicholas. It has also been used to anglicize Irish Coilean and Scots Gaelic Cailean.

Meaning(s):

-( male name -comes from the Ancient Greek language-)

-(last name rather rare patronymic -comes from the language-)

In French

Origin: From a medieval diminutive of Nicolas.

Meaning(s):

-( male name AA rare).

-(last name common patronymic -comes from the language-)