Collin

Collin Meaning & Origin

About Collin
The name Collin is of Scottish and Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Coileán," meaning "young pup" or "whelp." It is a variant of the name Colin and is often associated with qualities such as youthfulness, playfulness, and loyalty. Collin is a popular name choice for boys and is often given to those who are seen as energetic, spirited, and full of life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Collin are male.

Collin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.52% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑlɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Collin in Braille

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

The name Collin in braille

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

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

The name Collin in sign language

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