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Coulter
Pronounced KOHL-ter /ˈkoʊl.tər/High
Meaning: From Old English culter (plowshare, the blade of a plow) or from Scots English coulter meaning a colt herder; used primarily as a Scottish and English surname transferred to given-name useHigh
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History & Origin
Coulter as a surname derives from Old English culter or Latin culter (knife, plowshare). In Scotland, the form Coulter was also applied to those who herded or tended colts. The surname is found across Scotland and northern England, with several Scottish places named Coulter. It entered American surname-as-given-name fashion in the late 20th century.
Coulter as a first name gained modest traction in American naming culture in the 2000s and 2010s as parents sought rugged, distinctive, and less common surname-style names beyond Bradley or Tyler. It fits alongside names like Colt, Colton, and Hunter in the outdoorsy American boys name category.
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What does the name Coulter mean?
Coulter means the blade of a plow (from Old English culter) or a keeper of colts. It is a Scottish and English occupational surname now used as a given name.
How do you pronounce Coulter?
It is said KOHL-ter, with two syllables and stress on the first.
Is Coulter a boy or girl name?
Coulter is used as a boy's name in American naming practice.
How popular is Coulter?
Coulter is a rare first name in the United States, not ranked in the top 1000, but found among parents seeking distinctive occupational surname names.