Cóilín

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Cóilín is a diminutive of the Irish name Coileán which means "little cú" (cú meaning "hound" or "wolf" in Irish).
Popularity
The popularity of the name Cóilín varies depending on the location. It is ranked #76 in Northern Ireland and #79 in the Republic of Ireland.

cartoon of the name Cóilín
Cartoon of Cóilín

Cóilín Name meanings & History

Cóilín is a diminutive of the Irish name Coileán which means "little cú" (cú meaning "hound" or "wolf" in Irish). Cóilín is mostly used as a given name for baby boys in Ireland and among those of Irish descent in other parts of the world.

Zodiac Sign of Cóilín: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cóilín:

C: Curious,Copycat,Chatty,Clever,Choice,Cute,Candid

O: Ostentatious,Obsessive,Organized,Obstinate,Obsolete

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

L: Lazy,Lovely,Languid,Luscious,Liaison,Legal,Lover

N: Nagging,Neurosis,Nice,Nervous,Nutrition,Neat,Nitpicking

Cóilín is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Natural name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Cóilín include Cóilín Ó Cearbhaill, an Irish musician and composer, and Cóilín Duffy, who played Gaelic football for the Mayo senior team.

Related Names to Cóilín

Colin, Colm, Colyn, Cullen.