feminine Colleen

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Origin:
irish (gaelic)
Name Root:
caile ín > cailín
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Irish Gaelic “Cailín,” meaning “maid, girl, young, unmarried woman, a generic term for Irish women or girls,” a diminutive form of the Irish “caile,” meaning “woman, wench.” It is not commonly used in Ireland itself but has been used in America since the early 20th century. Colleen Atwood (born 1948) has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design ten times, winning three times.

Usage

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english

Use in other languages

english

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #1456


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #5918

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New Age Curiosities

Numerological Values: #3

Traits associated with the number 3 include advanced social skills and articulation. People with name-number 3 are delightful to speak to and are often successful orators or writers. They have a colorful imagination and enjoy life to the fullest.

Chakra Number: #3
Solar Plexus Chakra "Manipura"

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Color meaning: Yellow

The color yellow relates to acquired knowledge. It is the color which resonates with the left or logic side of the brain stimulating our mental faculties and creating mental agility and perception. Being the lightest hue of the spectrum, the color psychology of yellow is uplifting and illuminating, offering hope, happiness, cheerfulness and fun. In the meaning of colors, yellow inspires original thought and inquisitiveness. Yellow is creative from a mental aspect, the color of new ideas, helping us to find new ways of doing things. It is the practical thinker, not the dreamer.

Name Songs

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Notable People and Personalities

Colleen Atwood (born 1948), Costume Designer
Colleen Barrett (born 1944), American President Of Southwest Airlines
Colleen Camp (born 1953), American Actress And Film Producer
Colleen Clinkenbeard (born 1980), American Voice Actress
Colleen De Reuck (born 1964), South African Long-distance Runner
Colleen Dewhurst (1924–1991), Canadian-born Actress
Colleen Dion-scotti (born 1964), American Actress
Colleen Doran (born 1963), American Cartoonist, Graphic Novelist, Writer And Illustrator
Colleen Fitzpatrick, American Pop Music Artist, Dancer And Actress
Colleen Haskell (born 1976), American Reality Show Contestant And Actress
Colleen Lanne (born 1979), American Freestyle Swimmer
Colleen Lee (born 1980), Hong Kong Pianist
Colleen Mccullough (born 1937), Australian Author
Colleen Mcedwards, Cnn News Anchor
Colleen Moore (1899–1988), American Film Actress
Colleen Rosensteel (born 1967), American Judoka
Colleen Zenk Pinter (born 1954), American Actress