Colin

The meaning of Colin is 'a diminutive form of Nicholas', and the name is of English origin. Whereas, in French diminutive, it means 'young creature'. From the early 14th century, the Scottish Gaelic name was respelt as Colin. It is also known as the anglicized form of Cailean and Coilean. By occupation, the men of Colin families traditionally were salesmen and the women were traditionally teachers. A famous name association is Colin James Farrell who is an Irish actor. His first appearance was in the BBC drama series 'Ballykissangel'. Later on, he made his debut film appearance in the drama film, 'The War Zone'. He won Best Actor at the Golden Globes for his role in the movie 'In Bruges', and the Goldene Kamera award for Best International Actor in 2017. Another famous associate is Colin Luther Powell. He is an American politician and diplomat, and served as the 65th United States Secretary of State. He is a retired four-star General as well. He received The Academy Of Achievement Golden Plate Award in 1988 and a Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George H.W. Bush.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

people of victory; pup

Origin

English diminutive of Nicholas or Irish and Scottish

Numerology

C is for caring, your finest trait.

O is for ornate, nothing plain here!

L is for lofty, your ambitions are high!

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

N is for nice, need I say more?

Lucky

Colin lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Colin

• Colin Luther Powell American general and 65th Secretary of State
• Colin Ford American actor
• Colin Lewes Hanks American actor; son of Tom Hanks
• Colin Andrew Firth English actor
• Colin Egglesfield American actor

Colin in Pop Culture

• Colin Craven character in F.H. Burnett's "The Secret Garden"
• Colin Creevey character in the Harry Potter series
• Colin Fisher intern on TV's "Bones"
• Colin Hart character on TV's "Everwood"
• Colin Hargreaves character in the Lady Emily Ashton series