COLE  

Gender: M
Origin: English
Meaning: "swarthy, coal black"

Popularity in 2008: #84

A short name that embodies a lot of richness and depth, sometimes associated with the great songwriter Cole Porter, Cole is holding on to its steady popularity.

Nicknames & Variations:
Coleman, Kole, Kohl, Collyer, Collier, Colis, Colby, Coal, Coal, Colby, Coleman, Colis, Collier, Collyer, Kohl, Kole

People who like Cole also like:

Addison, Kate, Claire, Lila, Henry, James, Milo, Oliver, Beckett

Cole is being discussed in our message boards:

• Picture Game :)
• New: Movie Title Family Name Game!
• siblings for Austin, Sophia, and Brett
• BABY NAME GAME - lots of kids, lots of questions!
• Short middle names

Read Nameberry blog posts about Cole:

• ENGLISH RIVER NAMES: Flow gently sweet Afton and Avon
• DANCE NAMES: They got rhythm!
• DYNASTY & DALLAS
• NEW SURNAME NAMES FOR BOYS
• RED CARPET NAMES: BOYS' EDITION