Find out how popular the first name Kollie has been for the last 1 years (from 2022 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kollie by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kollie.

The history of the first name Kollie

The name Kollie is believed to have its origins in the Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway and Sweden. It is thought to be a variation of the Old Norse name Kollr, which was derived from the word "kollr" meaning "top" or "crown." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who had a distinctive hairstyle or a prominent forehead.

In the Viking era, from the 8th to the 11th century, the name Kollr was not uncommon among Norse warriors and seafarers. It is possible that some of these individuals carried the name with them as they traveled and settled in other parts of Europe, leading to variations like Kollie emerging over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kollie can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical narratives and literary works written in the 13th and 14th centuries. In the Saga of Grettir the Strong, a character named Kollie is mentioned as a farmer and landowner in the Skagafjörður region of Iceland.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Kollie. In the 16th century, Kollie Arnesen was a respected Norwegian merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the development of trade between Norway and other European countries.

In the 18th century, Kollie Olafsen was a prominent Icelandic poet and scholar who contributed to the preservation of Icelandic literature and culture. His works, including poems and translations, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Kollie Eriksen Jarnsida, born in 1825, was a Norwegian explorer and adventurer who is remembered for his expeditions to the Arctic regions and his contributions to the mapping of uncharted territories.

In the 20th century, Kollie Haakonsen (1901-1987) was a respected Norwegian painter and artist known for his landscape paintings depicting the rugged beauty of the Norwegian countryside.

Kollie Christiansen (1923-2004) was a Danish architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of sustainable and environmentally conscious urban design principles.

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