Kolter
German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kolter
The given name 'Kolter' is an Americanized variant of the German surname 'Kolter' or 'Köhler,' meaning "charcoal burner," derived from Middle High German *kol* ("coal") and the agent suffix *-er*.
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Etymology
The given name 'Kolter' is an Americanized variant of the German surname 'Kolter' or 'Köhler,' meaning "charcoal burner," derived from Middle High German *kol* ("coal") and the agent suffix *-er*. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly the United States, with no specific religious association; historically, it emerged as a surname among German-speaking charcoal burners before being adopted as a given name in the 20th century.
Kolter currently ranks #600 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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