Cole

Cole Meaning & Origin

About Cole
The name Cole is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "col," meaning "charcoal" or "coal." As a given name, Cole is often associated with qualities such as strength, resilience, and determination. It is also considered a short form of the name Nicholas, meaning "victory of the people." Overall, the name Cole carries connotations of power, endurance, and triumph.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cole are male.

Cole Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -7.91% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L
🌐 IPA
/koʊl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cole in Braille

Here's how to represent Cole in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Cole in braille

How to Spell the Name Cole in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Cole using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cole in sign language

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