The name Colleen is an Irish-language name of Irish origin, meaning "girl" or "woman". It is derived from the Irish word "cailín", which means "girl" or "lass", and is a diminutive of "caile", meaning "woman" or "countrywoman". Although Colleen is a name of Irish descent, it is not commonly used in Ireland but is more popular in Irish-descended communities in countries such as America, Britain, Canada, and Australia. The name Colleen is generic and has been used for women or girls since the early 20th century. The origin of the name Colleen lies in Irish mythology, where Cailech, or "Cailleach" in modern Irish, refers to an "old woman" and is associated with a divine hag and wise woman who is believed to have created the Celtic landscape. This mythological figure is related to the Irish word for woman, "caile", which is the root of the name Colleen. The name has also been Anglicized from the Irish given name "Cailín". The name is pronounced as "col-leen".
Colleen is currently #712 in the popularity of the name rankings.
Girl: Colleen is currently #396 on Kiindred Girl Names
Overall Nature:
Colleen is currently #175 on Kiindred Nature Names
Girl Nature:
Colleen is currently #111 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
Overall Unique:
Colleen is currently #703 on Kiindred Unique Names
Girl Unique:
Colleen is currently #394 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Colleen, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.
