Colin

KOH-lin'KAW-lin'2 syllables
🇬🇧English
Youthful

MEANING

Young creature

ORIGIN

Gaelic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Gaelic name 'Cailean', which means 'young pup' or 'whelp'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with youth and vigor.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Common in Scotland, later popularized in English-speaking countries.

🇮🇪Irish
Strong

MEANING

Victory of the people

ORIGIN

Old Irish

ETYMOLOGY

From the name 'Coileán', combining 'coile' (people) and 'án' (victory).

CULTURAL NOTES

Seen as a name of triumph and strength.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used by Irish chieftains and leaders in medieval times.

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