Colin
Meaning
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
- A rather rare surname originating as a patronymic, variant of Collin.
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkɒlɪn/
Etymology
Diminutive of Coll, a medieval short form of Nicholas. It has also been used to anglicize Irish Coileán and Scottish Gaelic Cailean.
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