Colley Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Colley Name at a Glance

Name	Colley
Meaning	A surname meaning swarthy, used occasionally as a first name. Famous bearer, 18th-century actor and dramatist Colley Cibber.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Colley Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Colley means “A surname meaning swarthy, used occasionally as a first name. Famous bearer, 18th-century actor and dramatist Colley Cibber”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Colley Name Origin

Our database records Colley under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Colley a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Colley is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Colley

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