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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Colin
Scottish Gaelic or Latin; Greek
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Usage of the Name Colin
Scottish, English; English
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Meaning of the Name Colin
The name Colin has two meanings:
1. It is an Anglicized form of the Scottish name Cailean meaning "whelp" in Gaelic. It is also used as a Scottish form of Columba (see Callum).
2. It is also a medieval short form of Nicholas.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Colin Wilson (born 1931), an English writer;
Colin Firth (born 1960), an English actor;
Colin Farrell (born 1976), an Irish actor;
Colin Hanks (born 1977), an American actor.
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