The baby name Coulter is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "Kohl-ter".
Coulter is a name of Scottish origin, derived from the Old Norse word "koltr," meaning "colt" or "young horse." It was originally a surname, and is still primarily used as such today. The name has been in use since at least the 14th century, and is most commonly found in Scottish and Northern Ireland.
As a surname, Coulter was likely originally used to denote someone who worked with horses, or who owned horses. It may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was particularly strong or fast, like a young horse. Today, the name is used as both a first and last name, and is relatively uncommon.
Coulter is typically pronounced "KOLE-ter," with the emphasis on the first syllable. It is a unisex name, although it is more commonly given to boys than girls. The name has no specific meaning or significance beyond its historical and cultural roots.
Coulter has the following similar or variant Names
- Colter |
- Coulther |
- Colthur |
- Coulterman |
- Coultermann |
- Coultermon |
- Coultermun |
- Coulterr