Colter
KOHL-ter
Popularity
#218
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
8,343
Peak Year
#1,643 in 2024
First Recorded
1971
Style
Vintage, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Of English and Scottish origin, an occupational surname for a maker or seller of colters, the blade of a plough.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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