Colten
English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Colten
The given name 'Colten' is an English variant of 'Colton', meaning "coal town" or "settlement by the coal mines," derived from the Old English elements *col* (coal) and *tun* (enclosure or settlement).
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Etymology
The given name 'Colten' is an English variant of 'Colton', meaning "coal town" or "settlement by the coal mines," derived from the Old English elements *col* (coal) and *tun* (enclosure or settlement). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and Canada, with no specific religious ties; historically, it emerged as a surname before gaining popularity as a given name in the late 20th century.
Colten currently ranks #966 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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