Nat “King” Nathaniel Adams Coles, 1919?–65, U.S. singer and jazz pianist.
Thomas, 1801–48, U.S. painter, born in England: a founder of the Hudson River School of landscape painting.
Timothy, 1852–1931, U.S. wood engraver, born in England.
a male given name.
First recorded before 1000; Middle English col(e), Old English cāl, cāw(e)l; akin to German Kohl “cabbage”; from Latin caulis “stalk, cabbage”; cognate with Greek kaulós “stalk”; see kohlrabi
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Keith, whose real name is Brytavious Chambers, has also worked with stars including Lil Baby, Sexyy Red, 21 Savage and J Cole.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Cole said he’s inquired why the City Council and the public were not notified earlier about the operation, which occurred at multiple Southern California cities this week.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Cole states that part of the training was supposed to take place at about midnight, but was pushed back because of “technical difficulties.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
California man Cole Allen, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempting to kill the president.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
“Oh! are you there?—But you are miserably behindhand. Mr. Cole gave me a hint of it six weeks ago.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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