Meaning & Story
A variant of Colin, from the Irish Gaelic Coilean meaning young creature or whelp, and also used as a pet form of Nicholas meaning people of victory.
Collin has a solid, dependable quality that suits a trustworthy companion dog beautifully. It is one of those names that feels neither trendy nor dated — it just is, reliably and warmly present. The double-l spelling gives it a slightly more grounded feel than the single-l Colin, and many owners choose it because it feels like a proper name you could use in full at the vet or shorten to Col at home. A great fit for a steadfast Lab or a sturdy Golden.