Columcille - Name meaning, Popularity, Personality, and More

Columcille name Meaning and Dictionary

Name

Columcille

Name Meaning

"Columcille" This name means “whelp, cub, young pup, young dog” in Gaelic. Some names in this family are used in Scotland as a form of the name “Columba,” while the name “Colin” is used as a diminutive of Nicolas. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the name tends to be spelled with one “L,” Colin, whereas, in the United States, it is sometimes spelled with two, Collin. It was never a common name in England and Wales, probably peaking around the 1960s, and has not been in the top 100 boys’ names for decades. Saint Columba (Irish: Colm Cille, ‘church dove’) was an Irish abbot and missionary credited with spreading Christianity in present-day Scotland. He founded the famous abbey on Iona, which became a dominant religious and political institution in the region for centuries. He was highly regarded by both the Gaels of Dál Riata and the Picts and is remembered today as a Christian saint and one of Ireland’s twelve apostles.

Definition

St Columba
It is a Gaelic surname.

Pronunciations

Colum-cille

Syllable

Columcille Syllable count: There are 4 syllables in the name Columcille

Columcille Overview and Analysis

Columcille Gender statistics

The name Columcille is typically used for Boys. Its a Masculine name with clear gender identification.

Popularity of the name Columcille

The name Columcille is classified as Very rare and ranked at the 84,989th most popular name in the Namedary database.

Country-Specific Popularity and Ranking of the Name Emma
Country	In-Country Rank	Population Share
United Kingdom	53,720	0%
United States	67,693	0%
Australia	76,025	0%
New Zealand	88,247	0%
Canada	127,679	0%

Where to find Columcille?

The name Columcille is predominantly found in United Kingdom (UK), particularly in the state of South Carolina (SC), where it constitutes 0% of the total population.

Columcille Usage Trend Over Time

In recent years, the trend of using the name Columcille has been static and not widely adopted when choosing names for babies. The name Columcille was most used in 2008 with a usage rate of 100%. It was least used in 2008 with a usage rate of 100%.

To enhance readability, percentage is rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
The data is carefully curated from authentic human sources and thoroughly analyzed from a wide range of sources.

Similar Names to Columcille

Names with a Similar Sound to Columcille

Here is a list of names that share a similar sound to Columcille:

Colmcille

Four Syllable Names Similar to Columcille

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Names starting with C

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Origin and History of the name Columcille

This name means “whelp, cub, young pup, young dog” in Gaelic.Some names in this family are used in Scotland as a form of the name “Columba”, while the name “Colin” is used as a diminutive of Nicolas.

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the name tends to be spelled with one “L”, Colin, whereas, in the United States, it is sometimes spelled with two, Collin.

It was never a common name in England and Wales, probably peaking around the 1960s, and has not been in the top 100 boys’ names for decades.

Saint Columba (Irish: Colm Cille, ‘church dove’) was an Irish abbot and missionary credited with spreading Christianity in present-day Scotland.

He founded the famous abbey on Iona, which became a dominant religious and political institution in the region for centuries.

He was highly regarded by both the Gaels of Dál Riata and the Picts and is remembered today as a Christian saint and one of Ireland’s twelve apostles.

Columcille in Chinese

Boy names translation to Chinese

Translation: 可罗姆西丽
Pronunce: (PinYin) : kě luō mǔ xī lì

Girl names translation to Chinese

Translation: 柯罗姆西丽
Pronunce: (PinYin) : kē luō mǔ xī lì

Columcille in Numerology

Columcille: Name to Numerology Conversion
C	O	L	U	M	C	I	L	L	E
	6		3			9			5
3		3		4	3		3	3

Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):

Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 5
Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 10
Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 6

Conclusions about the name Columcille

Should you named your son Columcille?

According to the gender statistics, the name Columcille is strongly associated with boys. This is because the name Columcille is most commonly given to boys. As a result, people will generally assume that a baby named Columcille is a boy.

Columcille is a gender-appropriate name for a son. However, it is not a gender-appropriate name for a daughter.

Is Columcille a good name?

The name Columcille enters the domain of less common yet exceptionally elegant and sophisticated names. These names often possess a sense of grandeur and poise, evoking an aura of refinement and distinction.

What are the Pros and Cons of the name Columcille?

Pros of the name Columcille:

Uniqueness: Your child will probably be the only one or one of a few people with their name, which can make them feel special and unique.
Potential for creativity: You have the freedom to choose a name that is truly unique and reflects your child's personality.
May not become dated: If Columcille has not changed in popularity for a long time, it is unlikely to go out of style.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to name your child Columcille is a personal one. There is no right or wrong answer. Consider all of the factors listed above, and make the decision that you and your partner feel is best for your child.