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Colten
BoyEnglish origin · /KOHL-ten/ · modern
Meaning: Coal town, dark settlement.
Popularity 51/1002 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Colten is an uncommon name (popularity 51/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
Colten is of English origin, derived from the Old English elements 'col,' meaning 'coal,' and 'tun,' meaning 'town' or 'settlement.' It originally referred to a place where coal was mined or stored. The name has gained popularity as a given name in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries.
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