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Name Origin

Colin is a masculine given name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Collain. It means 'young cub' or 'pup', referring to a young animal, often a wolf.

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Famous People

Colin Firth (1960-)

Actor

  • Academy Award for Best Actor (The King's Speech)
  • BAFTA Award for Best Actor (A Single Man)

Colin Powell (1937-2021)

Military leader and politician

  • First African-American Secretary of State
  • Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Colin Farrell (1976-)

Actor

  • Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (In Bruges)
  • Known for roles in films like 'Minority Report', 'Alexander', and 'The Lobster'

Colin Kaepernick (1987-)

Former NFL quarterback and activist

  • Led the San Francisco 49ers to Super Bowl XLVII
  • Known for kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice

Colin Hanks (1977-)

Actor

  • Son of actor Tom Hanks
  • Known for roles in films like 'Orange County', 'King Kong', and TV series 'Dexter'