From Irish "comán" meaning bent or curved
Name Profile
Colleen
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Colleen.
Primary meaning
Girl; from Irish "cailín"
Pronunciation: kah-LEEN
Profile summary
Popular in mid-20th century. The current meaning shown for this name is Girl; from Irish "cailín". The catalog pronunciation is listed as kah-LEEN. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Colleen. Colleen appears in girl naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Colleen is currently cataloged under Irish origin, and this page describes its meaning as Girl; from Irish "cailín".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Irish origin and Irish-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Colleen is grouped as a unique girl name. Related forms for this profile include Colleen. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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