Colleen Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Colleen Name at a Glance

Name	Colleen
Meaning	From an Irish word for girl. Famous bearer: Australian novelist Colleen McCullough.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Colleen Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Colleen means “From an Irish word for girl. Famous bearer: Australian novelist Colleen McCullough”. 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.

Colleen Name Origin

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

Is Colleen a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Colleen

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