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Name Origin

Colman is an Irish masculine given name, derived from the Gaelic 'Colmán' meaning 'little dove' or 'young dove'. It carries connotations of peace, gentleness, and spiritual purity.

irishgaelicmasculinepeacegentlenessdovespiritualnature

Famous People

Colman Domingo (1969-)

Actor

Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play for 'The Scottsboro Boys'
Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for 'Euphoria'
Acclaimed roles in films such as 'Selma', 'If Beale Street Could Talk', and 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'

Colman McCarthy (1937-)

Journalist, Peace Activist

Founder of the Center for Teaching Peace
Professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service
Advocate for nonviolent resistance and conflict resolution

Similar Names

Colmán Coleman

Sibling Names

Aoife

Both Colman and Aoife are Irish names, sharing a strong cultural connection.

Finnian

Similar in sound and style to Colman, Finnian also has Irish origins and evokes a classic feel.

Maeve

Maeve complements Colman with its strong, yet elegant, Irish heritage, creating a balanced sibling pair.