Gender Feminine & Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. KAHL-inz  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From a surname, which is either Irish or English in origin (see Collins 1 and Collins 2). It increased in popularity as a name for girls after it appeared in the movie The Blind Side (2009), which was based on a 2006 biography. As a masculine name, it is currently most common in parts of English-speaking Africa.

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Entry updated April 23, 2024