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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Cole Palmer, the Chelsea playmaker who was named Best Player at last summer’s Club World Cup, was among those left out of England’s squad.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
Judge Justin Cole told the court that the trial of Joel Bodmer, Shila Bodmer and Carole Bonner would start on 5 February 2029 and last four to five weeks.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Thursday, Cole states the simulated gunfire and grenades went on for about 45 minutes.
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
Cole recognized most of the faces as those from the old Circle, including his lawyer, Nathaniel Blackwood.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
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