colin

/ˈkɒlɪn/

Etymology

Diminutive of Coll, a medieval short form of Nicholas. It has also been used to anglicize Irish Coileán and Scottish Gaelic Cailean.

colin means A male given name from Ancient Greek. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 76 out of 100.

colin is pronounced /ˈkɒlɪn/.

name

A male given name from Ancient Greek.“That iolly shepheard, which there piped, was / Poore Colin Clout (who knowes not Colin Clout?)”
A rather rare surname originating as a patronymic, variant of Collin.

The American quail or bobwhite, or related species.“To this belongs the Colin or Quail of New England and Partridge of the South […]”