The irish patronymic ó coileáin gave rise to the surname cullen (which is also the anglicization of the unrelated patronymic ó cuilinn). Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name colin for boys. Colin origin and meaning the name colin is a boy's name of scottish, greek, irish origin meaning people of victory Colin is a masculine given name that originated as a diminutive of colle, which itself is a short form of the old french name nicolas victory (nicholas) Nicolas has greek origins and is derived from a combination of the words ‘nike,’ meaning ‘victory,’ and ‘laos,’ meaning ‘people.’ Colin is a male name of greek, irish, scottish origin meaning people's victory (from greek nicholas) or whelp/cub (from gaelic cailean)
Discover the full meaning, history, and significance of the name colin. Complete 2021 information on the meaning of colin, its origin, history, pronunciation, popularity, variants and more as a baby boy name. Why does the name colin, rooted in gaelic origins and symbolizing youthful leadership, carry such a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance? Colin is a masculine english name, a diminutive form of nicholas, meaning victory of the people, reflecting strength and resilience. The name colin is of scottish origin and is derived from the gaelic name cailean, meaning young pup or whelp. it is a masculine name that carries connotations of youthfulness, energy, and playfulness.
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