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Collie

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOL-ee /ˈkɒl.iː/Medium

Meaning: Collie reads as a pet form of Colleen ('girl' in Irish) or Nicole, and also shares its look with the collie, the Scottish herding dog. As a given name the route is loose; noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A cheerful short form: Collie nods to Colleen or Nicole — and to the collie dog (said 'KOL-ee'). Sweet and casual.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningCollie reads as a pet form of Colleen ('girl' in Irish) or Nicole, and also shares its look with the collie, the Scottish herding dog. As a given name the route is loose; noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#15693 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 354

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818982023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Collie reads as a friendly pet form of Colleen (Irish, 'girl') or Nicole, sharing its sound with the beloved collie dog. As a stand-alone given name its route is loose, which we note honestly. It reads homey, cheerful, and casual (said 'KOL-ee').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, homey, and sweet.

Did you know? Collie doubles as a nickname for Colleen or Nicole and as the name of the loyal Scottish herding dog — a warm, homey name whose route is loose, noted honestly (said 'KOL-ee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Collie — short form of Colleen/Nicole; also the dog breed

Variations

CollyCollieColey

Nicknames

CollLee

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If you like Collie…

Colleen— a name Collie can shorten
Nicole— another name behind the nickname
Callie— a like cheerful two-beat pick
Mollie— a like warm -ie name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Collie mean?

Collie reads as a short form of Colleen ('girl') or Nicole; it also shares its look with the collie dog. The route as a name is loose, which we note honestly.

How do you pronounce Collie?

It's said KOL-ee /ˈkɒl.iː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Collie a boy or girl name?

Collie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Collie?

Collie is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.

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