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Colton

A name of English origins, the meaning of Colton is 'a swarthy person', 'from the coal' or 'from a coal settlement'. It is a name taken from the Olde English language, and as such, is pronounced as coal town (col-ton). It is also a common Irish last name, from the name Cómhaltáin, which was later anglicized into Colton. The name is traditionally considered by parents looking for names for a baby boy. It is also a habitational name from various places, such as the town of Colton in England and Colton House, which is in Scotland. One famous figure with the name is Larry Colton. Though he used to be a professional baseball player, he is now an author and a teacher. Previously, he was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, however, a shoulder injury forced him to stop playing. Another personality is Colton Swon, who was a singer and a contestant on the seventh season of 'American Idol'. He entered with his brother, in a singing duo named The Swon Brothers.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

from the coal or dark town

Origin

English

Numerology

C is for caring, your finest trait.

O is for outlook, pleasing to all.

L is for luster, your shine.

T is for tried, tried and true you.

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

Lucky

Colton lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Colton

  • Colton Lee Haynes American actor and model
  • (Michael) Colton Dixon American singer
  • Colton Cumbie American reality TV personality ("Survivor")
  • Colton Douglas Orr Canadian ice hockey player
  • Colton Sceviour Canadian ice hockey player
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Colton in Pop Culture

  • Colton White character in Western video game "Gun"
  • Colton Tayler character in "Magnetic Shift" by Lucy D. Briand
  • Colton Rivera character from DC's Gotham Academy
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