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Cole

Gender: M

Origin of Cole: English

Meaning of Cole: "swarthy, coal black"

Cole's Popularity in 2011: #94

Cole -- a short name that embodies a lot of richness and depth -- has long been associated with the great songwriter Cole Porter. Currently, Cole, which has been on a roll since the mid-90s, is holding on to its steady popularity, now at Number 89. It's also a Top 50 name in Canada and Scotland.

Old King Cole--which refers to a real British king--is familiar to all kids. Cole was the name of the child in "The Sixth Sense" and was also the name of--sorry--the notorious outlaw Cole Younger, who was born Thomas Coleman.

Coal, Colby, Coleman, Colis, Collier, Collyer, Kohl, Kole

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Famous People Named Cole
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Cole Porter - American composer/songwriter
Cole Sprouse - American actor; twin of Dylan
Cole Hauser - American actor
Pop Culture References for the Name Cole
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Old King Cole, nursery rhyme character

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