Colm name meaning
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What does Colm mean?
Frequently Used Colm is used dominantly in Finnish, Swedish, Irish, English, Danish and Norwegian has origin in Latin, a baby boy name, Colm means "Dove". Colm is variant form of biblical and renowned Calum.
Calum is a variant form of evergreen, eminent and saintly Malcolm. Origin of Well-Known Calum is in Latin, English and Celtic is used mostly in Scottish and English, meaning of Calum is "Dove".
Colm is form of Columba in Irish language.
How do I pronounce Colm?
Two syllabled Colm is most commonly pronounced as cahl-em. The name can also be pronounced as c(o)-lm.
Variants of Colm
Columba, Calum, Malcolm, Calem, Caylem
How popular is the name Colm?
In Ireland, Colm was once a common name since emerging in 1964 it has been given to over 7833 babies. When at its peak in 1970,. However after 47 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.
Colm is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1962 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. In 1965, it ranked 2779th when 28 boys were named Colm.
Over 562 people have been named Colm in United States. Also, in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names.
In 1997, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 567 on boy names chart when 31 babies were named Colm. There are over 271 babies that have been given the name Colm in England and Wales.
Colm is a common name in Northern Ireland and England while somewhat familiar name in Australia, Canada and Scotland. At least, 10000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5053 | 19 |
| 2022 | 5187 | 18 |
| 2021 | 6301 | 13 |
| 2020 | 8701 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5793 | 15 |
| 2018 | 7122 | 11 |
| 2017 | 6052 | 14 |
| 2016 | 3768 | 28 |
| 2015 | 6317 | 13 |
| 2014 | 7551 | 10 |
Facts
Colm in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | |
|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 5 | 7 |
 | 20 | 7 |
 | 20 | 4 |
 | 8 | 0 |
Numerological aspects of Colm
You are known by your elegant style because you spend a lot of time on buying clothes and keep up with fashion. It's hard for you to connect with new people and let them inside your world but you are not a closed person. Others need you in their life, but you don't need anyone. Open up if you want to take relationships to the next level and establish a better connection with people. You don't look like yourself when you are around someone you like.
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- Olia - Long standing and Outlandish Olia is used primarily in English, Finnish and Swedish is originated from Latin and Old Norse, Olia means "The Olive Tree and Elf Army" is bestowed upon baby girls. Olia is derivation of Olivia.
- Fantino predominantly is used in Italian, meaning of Fantino is "Innocent or Infant" bestowed upon boys is originated from Latin
Sibling Names for Colm
Choosing a name for your baby is an exciting but challenging task. If you have decided to name your little one Colm, you might be wondering what names would complement his name and fit perfectly with your family's style. Here are some sibling names for Colm that you might love.
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Famous people named Colm
- Colm Ó hEocha, Irish scientist and educationalist
- Colm Farrelly, (1950s–25 October 2008 in Tralee, Ireland
- Colm Gallagher, Irish Fianna Fáil politician
- Colm Hilliard, Irish Fianna Fáil politician
- Colm Brogan, Scottish journalist and author
- Colm Ó Maonlaí, Irish actor is best known for playing Tom Banks
- Colm Cooper, Irish Gaelic footballer whose league and championship career with the Kerry senior team spanned fifteen years
- Colm McFadden, Gaelic footballer
- Colm Murphy, Irish republican and building contractor
- Colm Meaney, Irish actor known for playing Miles O'Brien
- Colm Feore, American-born Canadian stage
- Colm Wilkinson, and for taking the title role in 'The Phantom of the Opera' at the Sydmonton Festival and
- Colm Tóibín, Irish novelist, short story writer, essayist
- Colm O'Gorman, Executive Director of Amnesty International Ireland
- Colm Ó Cíosóig, Irish musician
- Colm O'Rourke, retired Gaelic footballer and current sports broadcaster
- Colm Foley, Irish football player
- Colm Begley, Irish Gaelic football player
- Colm Imbert, Member of Parliament for the constituency of Diego Martin North/East
- Colm Parkinson, retired Irish Gaelic footballer, and journalist
- Colm Kelly, Gaelic footballer from County Laois
- Colm Cavanagh, Tyrone Gaelic football player from Moy
- Colm Bonnar, Irish hurling manager and former player whose championship career with the Tipperary senior team lasted
- Colm McCullagh, member of the 2005 All-Ireland winning panel
- Colm Keaveney, former Irish Fianna Fáil politician
- Colm Sheehan, Irish retired hurler
- Colm Burke, Irish Fine Gael politician and member of Seanad Éireann
- Colm Magner, Canadian actor, writer
- Colm Bairead is writer of movie Poit�n
- In 1985, Colm Hefferon portrayed the role of Kevin in drama flick Spring Cleaning.
- In 1998, Colm O'Maonlai played the role of Alsemero in drama flick Middleton's Changeling.
Lists having Colm
- Biblical Boy Names
- Boy names beginning with C
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- Popular Boy Names in Ireland (2009)
- Baby Names that mean Dove
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames