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Origin and Meaning of the Name Colin

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Gender:

Boy


Origin:	Gaelic


Meaning:	Dove


Pronunciation:	(KOH lin) [Guide]

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Cailean

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Miscellaneous Info for Colin

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Scottish Names, Celtic Names, Harry Potter Names

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English speaking countries

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Colin may also have originated as a nickname for Nicholas. Famous bearers include former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, golfer Colin Montgomerie and actors Colin Baker, Colin Farrell and Colin Firth.

The name is particularly popular on the East Coast of USA, gaining it's highest position for 2006 (55th) in Massachusetts.