Son of Hudde; son of Hugh
Name Profile
Cole
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cole.
Primary meaning
Coal-black; from Old English "cola"
Pronunciation: KOHL
Profile summary
Short surname; singer Cole Porter. The current meaning shown for this name is Coal-black; from Old English "cola". The catalog pronunciation is listed as KOHL. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Cole. Cole appears in boy naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Cole is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as Coal-black; from Old English "cola".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin and English-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cole is grouped as a nature boy name. Related forms for this profile include Cole. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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