Colt
Meaning of Colt
Colt, a masculine given name derived directly from the Old English term for a young male horse, carries connotations of youthful vigor and untamed energy that resonate with the Anglo-American imagination of the open range, yet its appeal is equally grounded in modern cultural touchstones such as the historic Colt Firearms brand and the Indianapolis Colts football franchise. Although occasionally employed as a succinct, standalone alternative to the longer surname-turned-forename Colton, Colt maintains an independent etymological identity, and its usage in the United States has demonstrated a measured but persistent ascent: from ranking outside the national top 600 in the late 1980s, it has advanced into the low 200s during the last decade, registering more than 1,200 newborn bearers in 2024. This steady upward trajectory suggests that contemporary parents are drawn to the name’s compact phonetic punch, its symbolic linkage to strength and agility, and its recognizably American frontier aura, all of which collectively position Colt as a concise yet robust choice within the current landscape of English-language male names.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as kohlt (/koʊlt/)
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Notable People Named Colt
| Daniel Colt McCoy is a former NFL quarterback who starred at Texas and, after being drafted by the Browns in 2010, spent 13 seasons mostly as a backup with Cleveland, the 49ers, Washington, the Giants, and the Cardinals. |
| Colt Brennan - Colton James Brennan was an American quarterback who most notably played for Hawaii as a two-time third team All-American before being drafted by Washington in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. |
| Colt Ford, born Jason Farris Brown, is an American country rap artist, songwriter, and entrepreneur, a former pro golfer who co-founded Average Joes Entertainment, released seven albums with multiple Billboard country hits, and co-wrote Dirt Road Anthem for Jason Aldean, Country Must Be Country Wide for Brantley Gilbert, and Mind on You for George Birge. |
| Colt Walker Emerson is an American professional baseball infielder in the Seattle Mariners organization. |
