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Colman

KOL-man

Popularity

#7843

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

1,037

Peak Year

#27 in 2002

First Recorded

1909

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Colman is an Irish name meaning 'dove'. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'Colm'.

Nickname Watch

ColeColm

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Colman Domingo

    American actor known for stage and screen

  • Ronald Colman

    British actor, won an Oscar in 1948

Nicknames

ColeColm

Spelling Variations

ColmColeman

Similar Names

DeclanRonanEamonOwen

Personality Traits

PeacefulGentleWiseKind

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