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Colin

A male given name

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Colin at a glance

Origin
Irish
Pronunciation (IPA)
/ˈkɒlɪn/, /ˈkəʊlɪn/

Etymology

(given name): * Coll + -in. Diminutive of Coll, a medieval short form of Nicholas. * It has also been used to anglicize Irish Coileán and Scottish Gaelic Cailean.

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What does the name Colin mean?

A male given name

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