Unisex Name
Collyn
kɑ.ˈlin
kɒ.ˈliːn
ˈkɑl.ɪn
ˈkoʊl.ɪn
ˈkɒl.ɪn
ˈkəʊl.ɪn
Overview
Gender
feminine & masculine
Origin
Categories
ends in -lyn
rare English
variants
y vowels
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
50/100
modern65%
youthful100%
common65%
wholesome65%
refined65%
strange80%
Meaning & Etymology
Collyn is a variant of the names Colleen or Colin. Colleen is of Irish origin, meaning 'girl' or 'young woman,' while Colin is of Scottish and Gaelic origin, meaning 'young creature' or 'pup.' The name Collyn combines elements of both, often used to denote youthfulness and vitality.
Etymology
Original Form:
Colleen (Irish), Colin (Scottish/Gaelic)
Evolution:
Collyn evolved as a modern variant, blending the sounds and meanings of Colleen and Colin.
Source:
Etymology dictionaries and historical name records