"Cailean or Colin appears in Gaelic about 1400–1450 as Cailin; in charters it is Colin as far back as 1300–1400, then the name of the earliest Campbells, a South Perthshire name, probably a dialect form for the older Culen or (Latinised) Caniculus, whelp."
Meaning of Colin - What does Colin mean? Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name Colin for boys.
♂ Colin What does Colin mean? Colin as a boys' name is pronounced KOH-lin, KAH-lin. It is of Irish, Scottish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Colin is "young creature". Diminutive form of the medieval name Col or Colle, a short form of Nicholas (Greek) "people of victory".
Colin - Name Meaning, What does Colin mean? - Think Baby Names
Colin is a boy's name of Scottish, Greek, Irish origin meaning "people of victory; pup". Colin is the 334 ranked male name by popularity.
What Does the Name Colin Mean?The name Colin is of Irish origin and means "pup." This one l spelling is currently very popular.How Popular is the Name Colin?Colin is the number 269 most popular boys name in the US, according to 2021 Social Security Administration data.
Other notable fictional characters named Colin include Colin Singleton from John Green’s book An Abundance of Katherines and Colin Arian, a skilled fighter in the TV series Teen Wolf.
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.
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.