Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Colt

The name Colt is the English vocabulary word for a young male horse under the age of four. It is also sometimes used informally to indicate a young, inexperienced person. As a male given name, Colt is used mainly in the United States and often considered a short form of the English surname Colton.

All About the Baby Name – Colt

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME COLT

The number Five personality loves the excitement of life and can easily adapt to all situations. As natural adventurers, these personalities thrive on the new and unexpected and prefer to be in constant motion. It makes them feel alive. They'll stir up some action if there's not enough around, and as inherent risk-takers they enjoy pushing the envelope. Naturally rebellious, the Five personality has no fear and never resists change.  Traveling and new experiences feed their souls. Fives are very social and attract friends with ease. People love to be around the Five fun-loving and exciting energy.  This is also a lucky number in numerology (like the Threes), so fortune seems to shine on them, helped along by their own optimism and good-nature. Fives have a quick wit, a cerebral mind, and are generally very persuasive. 

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME COLT

Colt first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 1982. This was inspired by a character named Colt Seavers (played by Lee Majors) on the TV show “The Fall Guy” (which first aired at the end of 1981). The name achieved only sporadic usage in the 1980s and 90s, but then drifted into obscurity as we approached the 21st century. For a couple of years (2003-2004), the name even fell off the charts completely. However, in the past few years, the name Colt has been experiencing a comeback, probably influenced by the popularity of Colton. Colt is an alternative for parents who prefer the strong, snappier one-syllable versions of names. Colt is a name with “tough guy” written all over it. It makes us think of the malt liquor Colt 45 or the Colt Manufacturing Company which popularized the revolver gun. Colt is probably one of the least “sissy” names out there for boys. But colts can be frisky, so you may just get what you asked for with this name.

Quick Facts

ON COLT

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

English

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

1

RANKING POPULARITY:

332

PRONUNCIATION:

KOLT

SIMPLE MEANING:

Young male horse

Characteristics

OF COLT

Freedom-loving

Adventurous

Adaptable

Intellectual

Easygoing

Progressive

Sensual

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Colt

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME COLT

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Colt

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME COLT

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Colt


Popular Songs

ON COLT

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Famous People

NAMED COLT

Colt Brennan (football player)
Colt Knost (golfer)
Colt McCoy (football player)

Children of Famous People

NAMED COLT

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME COLT

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Colt