Cailean Name Meaning & Origin
Cailean
Pronunciation: n/a
Origin of the name Colin:
Borrowed from the English, Colin originated as a medieval variant of the obsolete Colle, a short form of Nicholas (victory of the people). Alternatively, Colin is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic Cailean (dove). Var: Collan, Collin, Collun, Coln, Colun.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.Buy the book
Related Names:
Looking for the perfect name? Try the Name MatchMaker to find the perfect baby name for you!
NameVoyager
US Popularity of Cailean Over Time
Sister & Brother Names
Know a Cailean? What are his siblings named?
Name Lists Featuring Cailean
Contribute your knowledge to the name Cailean
- Comments and insights on the name Cailean
- Personal experiences with the name Cailean
- Nicknames for Cailean
Caley, Lee
- Meanings and history of the name Cailean
From the Gaelic cuilean, meaning 'pup, cub, whelp'. Anglicized as Colin.
Pronounced: KA-luhm- Famous real-life people named Cailean
- Cailean in song, story & screen
70
No Way
Definitely
Smart?
63
No Way
Definitely
Sexy?
66
No Way
Definitely
Friendly?
72
No Way
Definitely
Creative?
70
No Way
Definitely
Strong?
64
No Way
Definitely
Young?
64
No Way
Definitely