Coleen

Coleen is a feminine given name, a variant spelling of Colleen. The form Colleen derives from the Irish Gaelic cailín, meaning “girl,” and Coleen has emerged as an Anglicized variant in English-speaking countries. The spelling Coleen is one of several modern variants used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and beyond.

Usage and variations: Coleen is pronounced similarly to Colleen, though exact pronunciation can vary by dialect. In practice, Colleen remains the more common spelling in many contexts, while Coleen serves as a distinct but related variant.

Notable people named Coleen include Coleen Rooney (born 1986), a British television personality and author known for her marriage to footballer Wayne Rooney; Coleen Nolan (born 1965), an English singer and television presenter, member of The Nolans; and Coleen Gray (1922–2004), an American film actress who appeared in a range of 1940s and 1950s projects.

See also Colleen, Colleen (disambiguation), and other spellings of the name such as Colleen that reflect regional usage and tradition.