Coline

Coline is a French feminine given name functioning as a diminutive form of Nicole, which itself derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of the elements nike, meaning victory, and laos, meaning people. The name entered French usage as a familiar or pet form and gradually became established as an independent given name in its own right. Related forms include Colette, Nicolette, and the masculine Colin, all sharing the same Greek root through the Latin and Old French transmission of Nikolaos.