Colleen
kuh-LEEN
Popularity
#2797
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
163,029
Peak Year
#4,558 in 1964
First Recorded
1901
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Colleen is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic word "cailín," meaning "girl" or "young woman."
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Colleen Dewhurst
Canadian-American actress, famed stage and film actress.
Colleen Atwood
American costume designer, notable work in films.
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