Coley Name Meaning & Origin
Coley
Origin of the name Cole:
Transferred use of the surname derived from the Old English col (coal). It originated as a nickname for someone who was coal-black, swarthy, or darkly-complexioned.
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I think Coley is a beautiful name. Feminine yet strong at the same time, but kinda childish. It has two name origins, Hebrew and Greek. Though it doesn't sound greek at all (XD!), it's still a good name ^_^
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Heh, to be honest with you my crush is named Coley XD! He's smart (but short ._.'....) and laughs alot. He's 'emo' as you would call him, but I still think his name fits him.
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Cole, Coles.
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English surname with multiple derivations, most common being a nickname for someone with a dark complexion, from the same root as "coal."
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