The surname Collins has a variety of likely origins in Britain and Ireland: Anglo-Saxon: A patronymic surname based on the name Colin, an English diminutive form of Nicholas. ... The medieval surname was Ua Cuiléin, which has usually become Ó Coileáin today. Welsh: Collen = hazel, hazel grove.
Colvin Family History. Colvin Name Meaning. Scottish and English: variant of Colville, probably reflecting a local pronunciation.
Means "strong wolf" in Gaelic. This is the name of several characters in Irish legend including the hero Conall Cernach ("Conall of the victories"), a member of the Red Branch of Ulster, who avenged Cúchulainn's death by killing Lugaid.
The name Conan is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Conan is: High, wise. Introduced into Britain after the Norman Conquest. Famous bearers: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the detective Sherlock Holmes; a number of counts and dukes of Brittany bore the name Conan.
Conn is a masculine English- and Irish-language given name, as well as an English-language surname. The origin of the given name is uncertain. It may be related to the Old Irish cond ("intellect" or "mind"), or perhaps to the Old Irish cenn ("head", "chief").
The name Connolly is an Irish baby name. In Irish the meaning of the name Connolly is: Brave or wise.
The name Connor is an Irish baby name. In Irish the meaning of the name Connor is: Strong willed or wise 'Hound-lover.' Also from the Irish 'Coachuhhar', meaning high desire. Famous bearers: In Irish mythology Connor was an early king of Ulster.; 20th century Irish diplomat Conor Cruise O'Brien.
Meaning of the Irish name Cormac. Listen and learn how to pronounce Cormac so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: From old Irish corbmac “â€son of the charioteer.â€â€ Cormac Mac Airt was probably the most famous of the ancient kings of Ireland.
Scottish Meaning: The name Cormag is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Cormag is: Raven.
Corridon Name Meaning. Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair).
