| Meaning | young creature |
| Origin | Gaelic, Irish, Scottish |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Collin |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Col-lin |
About Collin
Collin represents classic naming sensibility with just enough variation to feel personal. The double-l spelling distinguishes it from the more common Colin, adding subtle sophistication and visual interest. This name has maintained steady appeal across decades, proving its timeless quality and adaptability to changing eras. Collin projects reliability and intelligence, suggesting someone thoughtful and capable. The name transitions seamlessly through life stages, appropriate for toddlers, teenagers, and distinguished professionals alike. Its familiar sound ensures easy pronunciation while the spelling variation provides individuality. Collin works well in diverse professional and social contexts, never feeling out of place or overly casual. Parents seeking names with proven track records yet personalized touches often find Collin meets their criteria perfectly, offering tradition with a distinguishing detail that makes it their own.
Nicknames for Collin
| Col |
| Colli |
| Coll |
| Colt |
Famous People Named Collin
| Colin Firth | British actor |
| Colin Farrell | Irish actor |
| Colin Powell | American statesman |
| Colin Kaepernick | American football player |
| Colin Morgan | Northern Irish actor |
| Colin Hanks | American actor |
| Colin Jost | American comedian |
| Colin Baker | British actor |
| Colin Cowherd | American sports media personality |
| Colin Trevorrow | American film director |
| Colin Greenwood | English musician |
| Colin Egglesfield | American actor |
| Colin Donnell | American actor |
| Colin Salmon | British actor |
| Colin O'Donoghue | Irish actor |
| Colin Blunstone | English singer-songwriter |
| Colin Thiele | Australian author |
| Colin Dexter | British author |
| Colin Turkington | British racing driver |
| Colin McRae | Scottish rally driver |
Characters Named Collin
| Colin Craven | The Secret Garden |
| Colin Creevey | Harry Potter series |
| Colin Clark | My Week with Marilyn |
| Colin Singleton | An Abundance of Katherines |
| Colin Sullivan | The Secret Life of Pets |
| Colin Bridgerton | Bridgerton series |
| Colin O'Brien | Grey's Anatomy |
| Colin Shea | Pitch Perfect |
| Colin Robinson | What We Do in the Shadows |
| Colin Burstead | Happy New Year, Colin Burstead |
| Colin Taylor | My Sister's Keeper |
| Colin Mason | American History X |
| Colin Sweeney | The Good Wife |
| Colin Kirkpatrick | The King's Speech |
| Colin Stinton | The Bourne Identity |
| Colin Fisher | Elementary TV series |
| Colin Leary | The Riches |