Colyn name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Colyn c(o)-lyn
Meaning: Abbreviation of Nicholas People's Victory and Young Creature
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What does Colyn mean?

Of Old Greek origin, Unorthodox Colyn is used dominantly in English, a gender insensitive name, Colyn means "Of a Triumphant People or Young Creature". Colyn is version of desirable and conifer Colin.

Colin is variant form of Cailean. Colin is short version of Nicolas. Colin is English and French equivalent of Nichol. Also Colin is form of Col in English language. Colin's meaning is Dove, Victor and Victory and People is originated from Irish, Scottish and Old Greek.

How do I pronounce Colyn?

Two syllabled Colyn is pronounced as c(o)-lyn. Some people pronounce it as col-yn.

Variants of Colyn

Colin, Cailean, Nichol, Col, Coileain, Columba, Colar, Niklas, Cole

How popular is the name Colyn?

Colyn is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1945 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. In 2001, it ranked 2276th when 44 boys were named Colyn.

There are over 698 babies that have been given the name Colyn in United States. Colyn is an uncommon baby name in France, although it has been in use since 1998 but could not make beyond the top 3000.

Over 141 people have been named Colyn in France.

Also, Colyn is a familiar name in Philippines and South Africa. At least, 800 people globally have carried Colyn as their given name according to our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202112053500
202010563600
20189653700
201712230500
20169651700
201547052000
201470431100
20138784800
201270471100
201159431400
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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What numbers say about Colyn?

You are full of dignity, charm, and have a lot of admirers because of your openness and kind nature. You have trust issues and anger management problem that you seem to be handling pretty well. You know that without self-esteem, persistence, and passion, you are nothing. You are creative by soul and like to amaze people with your unusual actions. You are a jealous and passionate lover. You don't need people to tell you that you are awesome and special because you already know.

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  •  Corinne - Widely Accepted and All time favorite Corinne has its origin in Old Greek language bestowed upon both boys and girls and is used in Swedish, French and Danish, Corinne means "Maiden, Greek Poetess or Virgin"

Middle names for Colyn

Below are sweet and familiar middle names we think go particularly well with Colyn:

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Sibling Names for Colyn

If you've decided to name your little one Colyn, you're in the market for some sibling names that will complement his or her moniker. Keep reading for a list of sibling name ideas that pair perfectly with the unique and charming name Colyn.

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Famous people named Colyn

  • Colyn Fischer, American violinist that has played the violin since the age of three and has been Scottish fiddling since the age of five

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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