Columbine Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Columbine Name at a Glance

Name	Columbine
Meaning	Feminine form of Columba: Dove. Famous bearer: 6th century Irish abbot and missionary St Columba converted the inhabitants of Scotland and northern England to Christianity.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Columbine Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Columbine means “Feminine form of Columba: Dove. Famous bearer: 6th century Irish abbot and missionary St Columba converted the inhabitants of Scotland and northern England to Christianity”. 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.

Columbine Name Origin

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

Is Columbine a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Columbine

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