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Cole

Boy · English · Short name

Meaning
Coal, dark one, victory
Pronunciation
KOHL
Origin
English

From English, short for Nicholas, from Greek 'Nikolaos'.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: English, Greek

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • ColEnglish

    Shortened variant.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Nat King Cole

    1919–1965

    American singer and jazz pianist.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, English Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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