Colin

Colin Meaning & Origin

About Colin
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 often associated with qualities such as curiosity, enthusiasm, and a free-spirited nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Colin are male.

Colin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -10.13% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkoʊlɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Colin in Braille

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

The name Colin in braille

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

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

The name Colin in sign language

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