Colleen

Revision History

Date	Editor	Change Summary
12/1/2024, 10:33 PM	Mike C	update #117
2/12/2007, 1:03 AM	Mike C	earliest recorded revision

Gender Feminine

Usage English

Pronounced Pron. /kɑ.ˈlin/(American English) /kɒ.ˈliːn/(British English)

Meaning & History

Derived from the Irish word cailín meaning "girl". It is not commonly used in Ireland itself, but has been used in America since the early 20th century.