TheNameDBCOLVILLE
MasculineMeaning
Derived from a place name in Normandy, referring to a person from Colville or a similar location.
Etymology
The name comes from the Norman place name Colville, brought to Scotland by Norman settlers. It is derived from Old French elements potentially meaning 'coal' or 'dark' combined with 'ville' meaning town or settlement.
About the Name COLVILLE
Colville is primarily a Scottish surname with Norman origins, occasionally used as a given name. It is associated with Scottish nobility and historical families, particularly in the Borders region.