Kolten as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kolten

What is the meaning of the name Kolten ?

The baby name Kolten is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkoʊltən/ (KOL-tən).

Kolten is English in Origin.

Kolten is a modern respelling of the English name Colton, ultimately derived from a medieval surname. The surname comes from Old English col “coal, charcoal” and tun “enclosure, settlement,” applied to people from any of several places called Colton in England or to those living near charcoal works. The core meaning is “coal town” or “from the coal settlement.”

Used as a given name primarily in the United States and Canada since the late 20th century, Kolten follows the contemporary habit of swapping C for K to create a fresher look. Colton surged in popularity in the 1990s–2010s; Kolten remains the rarer variant, aided by visibility from MLB player Kolten Wong. Related forms include Colton, Kolton, Colten, and Coltin; nicknames include Colt and Cole. The name is chiefly masculine, combining rugged, occupational roots with a crisp modern spelling.