Cole

Cole is a gender-neutral baby name of Greek origin, when looking at it as a diminutive of Nicholas and Nicole. Meaning "victory of the people," this name will pay close attention to all of your kiddo's wins! Cole also derives from the Old English byname Cola, meaning “charcoal.” Cole has a smooth duality to it, as The Bump member alliejo725 perfectly describes: "I like Cole. I think it's strong and masculine, and has a bit of a "cowboy" feel, though, at the same time, you could also get the "cool, jazzy, 1920's" vibe from it." Armed with sentiments of victory and a natural cleanser, baby Cole can feel fresh and thriving wherever they go.

Fun Facts About the Name Cole

• Old King Cole: The nursery rhyme character "Old King Cole" is rooted in early medieval British history. Traditional folklore ties the name to Coel Hen ("Coel the Old"), a legendary 4th/5th-century Brythonic high king of Sub-Roman Britain who ruled the northern territory of Hen Ogledd (the Old North).
• An exceptionally rare feminine name: It's no secret that Cole is widely considered masculine. In 1980, it appeared in baby name registries as a name given to girls, and as of 2025, it's still extremely rare as a feminine moniker.
• An age-old given name: Cole is one of the oldest recorded given names in Britain. It appears as a baptismal given name in William the Conqueror’s Domesday Book of 1086, showing how Cole was used as a first name in England nearly a millennium before its modern American revival.