Colvin: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Coal-miner's friend, or dark-haired friend (from col 'coal, dark' + wine 'friend')
Origin
English (Old English)
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
KAHL-vin

Colvin is an English (Old English) boy's name meaning “coal-miner's friend, or dark-haired friend (from col 'coal, dark' + wine 'friend')”.

Meaning & Origin of Colvin

Meaning: Coal-miner's friend, or dark-haired friend (from col 'coal, dark' + wine 'friend').

Origin: English (Old English).

How to Pronounce Colvin

KAHL-vinIPA /ˈkɒlvɪn/

Popularity of Colvin

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