Irish boy name
Colmcille Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Colmcille means dove of the church. From the Irish Colm Cille, meaning dove of the church
Colmcille is the Irish name of Saint Columba, one of the three patron saints of Ireland, who founded the monastery on Iona in the sixth century. His name means dove of the church in Irish. The saint is linked strongly with Derry and Donegal, and the name is widely respected. As a first name it is rare but has a clear and meaningful heritage. Colmcille is a good choice for families that want a name with history, spirituality and a close link to the story of Irish and Scottish Christianity.
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Variants of Colmcille
ColumbaColumColumcilleColm Cille
Colmcille popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 1979 Colmcille ranked #324 in Ireland (3 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Colmcille mean?
Colmcille means "dove of the church". From the Irish Colm Cille, meaning dove of the church.
How do you pronounce Colmcille?
Colmcille is pronounced KUL-um-KIL-la.
What is the origin of Colmcille?
Colmcille is of Irish origin. From the Irish Colm Cille, meaning dove of the church.