Cole /koʊl/ is a given name of English origin, originally used as an English surname. It is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "swarthy, coal-black, charcoal".
| Pronunciation | /koʊl/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Cole (surname) |
| Meaning | "swarthy, coal-black, charcoal" |
| Region of origin | England |
It is also an Americanized spelling of the German name Kohl, the Dutch name Kool, and the Scottish and Irish name McCool.[citation needed]