Cole – Name Meaning, What does Cole mean? – Think Baby Names

What does Cole mean? C ole as a boys’ name (also used less commonly as girls’ name Cole) is pronounced kohl. It is of Middle English and Old French origin, and the meaning of Cole is “swarthy, coal-black, charcoal”. Surname derived from a medieval given name. Also used as a short form of Nicholas and names beginning with Cole-. As a given name, it is linked with the songwriter-composer Cole Porter (20th century).

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