Collyn

Collyn is an English variant spelling of Colin, itself a medieval diminutive of the Old French name Col, a short form of Nicolas. Nicolas derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, composed of the elements nikē, meaning victory, and laos, meaning people. The name was widely popularized in medieval Europe through the veneration of Saint Nicholas of Myra. Related forms include Colin, Collin, Kollin, and Nikolaos.