Find out how popular the first name Cola has been for the last 1 years (from 1987 to 1987) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cola by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Cola is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1987, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Cola.

The history of the first name Cola

The name Cola has its origins in the Old Frisian language, spoken in the coastal regions of what is now the Netherlands and Germany. It is derived from the Old Frisian word "kole," which means "coal" or "black." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cola can be found in the Utrecht Psalter, a 9th-century illuminated manuscript from the Netherlands. This suggests that the name was in use in the region during the medieval period.

In the 12th century, Cola di Rienzi (1313-1354) was a Roman patriot and revolutionary who sought to establish a republic in Rome and overthrow the rule of the papal states. His efforts were ultimately unsuccessful, but he remains a significant figure in Italian history.

Another notable bearer of the name was Cola di Monforte (fl. 1350-1370), an Italian architect and sculptor who worked on the construction of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.

In the 15th century, Cola dell'Amatrice (c. 1480-1547) was an Italian painter and architect who worked in the Renaissance style and is known for his contributions to the Palazzo dei Conservatori in Rome.

During the 16th century, Cola Bruno (c. 1550-1618) was an Italian composer and organist who worked in the court of the Duke of Mantua and is credited with helping to develop the early Baroque style of music.

In the 17th century, Cola di Franco (1610-1689) was an Italian painter and engraver who worked in the Baroque style and is known for his religious works and portraits.

While the name Cola has its roots in Old Frisian and was used throughout medieval and Renaissance Europe, particularly in Italy, it has largely fallen out of widespread use as a given name in modern times.

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