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Colin

The short form of Nicholas that's been used independently since the Middle Ages. In Scotland, the anglicized form of Cailean. Steadily gaining popularity in the U.S. since 1932.

Origin: Celtic; Greek

Gender: Male

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Variations: Colena +; Coletta +; Colette +; Colleen +; Add a Variation

Alternative Spellings: Colan +; Colen +; Collan +; Collen +; Collin +; Collyn +; Colyn +; Submitted by: ash_tj
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Famous Colins: Colin Powell (army general); Colin Hanks (actor); Colin Quinn (actor); Jesse Colin Young (musician); Colin Farrell (actor); Colin Firth (actor); Colin Mochrie (Canadian actor); Colin Montgomerie (Scottish golfer); Add a Famous Colin

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