Colin
Colin m
1 English: diminutive form of the medieval name
Col(le), a short form of
NICHOLAS (SEE
Nicholas). It has been enduringly popular and is now normally regarded as an independent name rather than as a pet form of
Nicholas.
2 Scottish:
Anglicized form of the
Gaelic name
Cailean, particularly favoured among the Campbells and the MacKenzies. It relates to St Columba (see
CALUM (SEE
Calum)) as
Crìsdean does to Christ and
Moirean to Mary.
First names dictionary.
2012.