Names

French feminine form of Columba.

Italian form of Columbanus.

Italian feminine form of Columba.

Germanic name composed of the elements col, possibly meaning “helmet”, and beraht meaning “bright”.

Diminutive of Colm (see Colum). This was the name of a large number of Irish saints.

Variant of Colum.

Variant of Colleen or Colin 2.

Variant of Colin 2.

Derived from the Irish word cailín meaning “girl”. It is not commonly used in Ireland itself, but has been used in America since the early 20th century.

Diminutive of Nicole.