Coleman

Coleman is an English and Irish variant of the name Koloman, which in turn is an Irish form of the late Latin Columbanus, tracing back to Columba. The name is literally translated as "the dove" and also has a religious significance referring to "the church dove" or "the white dove."

What does the name Coleman mean?

The name Coleman is the English and Irish form of Koloman, an Irish variation of the late Latin Columbanus, which has its roots in Columba. The first name directly means "the dove" and in a religious context also carries the connotation of "the church dove" or "the white dove." The origin of the name lies in the Latin word cŏlumba, which also means "the dove." Coleman became popular through the veneration of Saint Columban of Iona, an Irish missionary and monk of the 6th century, who is regarded as one of the twelve apostles of Ireland and worked in Scotland. Another well-known figure is Columban of Luxeuil, also known as Columban the Younger, who founded a monastery as an Irish wandering monk in the 7th century. Other variants include Columbo, Columban, Columbano, Columbus, Colombo, Colum, Callum, Calum, Kolman, Colm, Colman, and Kolumban.

Where does the name Coleman come from?

The first name Coleman has its roots in Latin and means "the dove."

How do you pronounce Coleman?

The sound and pronunciation of Coleman: The name is two syllables and conveys a rounded, balanced impression. It is pronounced as "Cole-man" [ˈkoʊlmən] and begins with a darker diphthong that gives the name a certain depth. The ending "-man" provides a gentle, stable conclusion. As a result, Coleman appears down-to-earth and calm - harmonious, structured, and with a reliable sound quality.

When is the name day of Coleman?

Coleman celebrates his name day on October 13 and November 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Coleman is a rather rare first name. In 2013, it ranked 3,619th on the list of the most common male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Coleman was given in Germany fewer than 10 times, which catapulted it to 9,082nd place. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Cole

Famous people

• Adam Coleman Howard (American actor)
• Anna Coleman Ladd (American artist)
• Coleman Barks (American poet)
• Coleman Barrett (boxer from Ireland)
• Coleman Bell (American football player)
• Coleman Coker (American architect)
• Coleman Collins (American basketball player)
• Coleman Corrigan (Grenadian football player)
• Coleman Francis (actor from the USA)
• Coleman Hawkins (American jazz musician)
• Coleman Majel (American actor)
• Coleman Mellett (American musician)
• Coleman Pressley (American racing driver)
• Coleman Rudolph (Georgian football player)
• Coleman Scott (wrestler from the USA)
• George Coleman de Kay (sailor from the USA)
• Joe Coleman de Graft (writer from Ghana)
• John Coleman Burroughs (American illustrator)
• John Coleman DeGraft-Johnson (Ghanaian writer)
• John Coleman Moore (mathematician from America)