Colin Alston Name Meaning & Origin
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The name 'Colin' is of Gaelic origin, derived from the Irish 'Cailean' meaning 'young dog' or 'whelp'. It became popular in Scotland and England. 'Mathieson' is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Mathies', with Mathies being a form of Matthew, meaning 'gift of God'. 'Alston' is an English surname originating from place names in Northumberland, meaning 'Aelfwine's town'.
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British (Anglo-American) 85% -
Scottish (Scottish) 10%
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Irish (Irish) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Colin
- Last Name: Alston
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Colin Alston
Famous people named Colin include Colin Firth, a British actor known for his role in 'The King's Speech'; Colin Powell, an American statesman and general; and Colin Farrell, an Irish actor.
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Colin Alston Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.