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Colton

Colton is a boy’s name with British origins. The name Colton means “swarthy person,” “coal town,” or “settlement.” Perhaps referring back to the industrial revolution, Colton’s meaning emits images of the working class from the Midlands and Northern England where many coal factories were based. Cute nickname’s for this title include Colt which is another word for a young male horse. Colton is a strong name and a fabulous choice for those who are seeking to pay respects to their honorable British roots.
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Meaning

swarthy person; coal town or settlement

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Pronunciation

KAHL-tən

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Traits

  • Strong
  • Traditional
  • Friendly
  • Hardworking

Compatibility

Colton pairs well with classic and timeless names for siblings. It also works nicely as a strong and solid middle name choice. This name fits well in a variety of cultural and stylistic contexts.

Strong Traditional Friendly Hardworking

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Colton Haynes

Colton Haynes

Actor

Born: July 13, 1988 · Andale, Kansas, USA

Portrait of Colton Underwood

Colton Underwood

Athlete

Born: January 26, 1992 · Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Portrait of Colton Dixon

Colton Dixon

Musician

Born: October 19, 1991 · Murphy, Texas, USA

Portrait of Colton Parayko

Colton Parayko

Athlete

Born: May 12, 1993 · St. Albert, Alberta, Canada

Portrait of Colton Orr

Colton Orr

Athlete

Born: March 3, 1982 · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Portrait of Colton Burpo

Colton Burpo

Author

Born: May 19, 1999 · Imperial, Nebraska, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Colton Original form
  • Kolton Variant spelling
  • Колтон Cyrillic
  • 科尔顿 Mandarin Chinese
  • Devanagari
  • Georgian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Urdu

Cultural Adaptations

  • कोल्टन (Kolṭan) Devanagari
  • კოლტონ (K'olṭon) Georgian
  • コルトン (Koruton) Japanese
  • 콜튼 (Kolteon) Korean
  • کولٹن (Kolṭan) Urdu

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Frequently Asked Questions about Colton

What does Colton mean?
swarthy person; coal town or settlement
What is the origin of Colton?
Colton has British origins.
Is Colton popular?
Colton has been viewed 78 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Colton?
Similar names include Betty, Morgan, May, Trey, Nila.
How do you pronounce Colton?
Colton is pronounced KAHL-tən.

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