Cole
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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My son is named Cole, it's also my mother's middle name, and her grandmother's maiden name.
I named my son Cole, it's my maiden name. Even before my husband and I had children, we always said if we had a son, we would name him Cole. I love it!- Nicknames for Cole: | Edit
Coley
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Cole can also be a nickname for Nicholas.
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Cole Sprouse, Actor,(the Suite Life of Zack and Cody)and twin brother of Dylan Sprouse
Cole Hauser, Actor, son of actor Wings Hauser
Cole Porter- Cole in song, story & screen: | Edit
The son in the movie "Mr.Holland's Opus" was named Cole.
Yes, his name was Coltrane Gershwin Holland. His nickname was Cole. Great movie!
The boy in "The Sixth Sense" was also named Cole.
There is a character in One Life to Live name Cole
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Global Popularity of the Name Cole
- #29 in Canada (Alberta)
- #36 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #66 in Scotland
- #84 in United States
- #400 in Canada (Quebec)
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