A boy’s name with dual Gaelic and Old French roots, Colin has a rich history. In addition to being an anglicized form of the Old Irish and Scottish Gaelic names Cuilen and Cailean, the name Colin can also be interpreted as “whelp,” “cub,” or “young hound.” For a newborn, this might be a beautiful way to honor their carefree nature. According to its Old French origins, Colin means “victory of the people” and is a diminutive of both Col and Nicholas. Colin has received a lot of praise over the years, and a large part of that praise may be attributed to the attractive stars Firth and Farrell, who contribute to his seductive charisma. Both the Harry Potter books and the novel The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett have characters with this name, earning it great praise. Famous in both cinema and literature, your child will love being in the spotlight with business titans.
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Similar Names like Colin
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| Olin |
| Kaylin |
| Katelyn |
| Collin |
| Kaelynn |
| Coleman |
| Kaelyn |
| Kollin |
| Caitlyn |
| Kolton |
| Nolyn |
| Colten |
| Kelvin |
| Kailyn |
| Kolten |
| Kaitlyn |
| Coleton |
| Colton |
| Collins |
| Colson |
More Names Like Colin That’ll Win Parent’s Heart:
| Ethan |
| Rowan |
| Charlie |
| Nolan |
| Lucas |
| Owen |
| Connor |
| Everett |
| Henry |
| Benjamin |
| Charlotte |
Sibling Name Ideas
Are you trying to find a sibling name for Colin? Great choices include the following:
| Caden |
| Bridget |
| Corwynn |
| Earvin |
| Shaylynn |
| Ryan |
| Kyran |
| Keir |
| Shea |
| Logan |
| Oliver |
| Raegan |
