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Spanish
"cross"
For a single-syllable Latino surname, this new popular kid on the block packs a lot of energy and charm and is one of the most stylish Spanish names for boys in general use today. Victoria and David…
Feminine variation of Stavros, Greek
Stavra is the female version of the classic Greek name Stavros, sometimes erroneously anglified as Stephanie (which means crown) or Stella (star).
French
Pronounced "crwa", this unusual name was chosen by Cedric the Entertainer for his son.
"the cross"
Could be used by fans of the game...or the Wisconsin city, but far from the easiest of names to carry.
Greek
A name that conjures up billionaire shipping magnates like, for instance, Stavros Niarcos.
Variation of Croix, French
Variation of Croix.
Feminine form of Stavros, often nicknamed Vroula.
Diminutive of Stavroula
English word name
Cruise turns the Spanish surname Cruz into a hip, relaxed surname. Cruise has a beachy feel, like other rising word names Cove, Dune, and Coast.
Evocative word name that's refreshingly straightforward. Overtones of Christianity and penalty. More subtle option: Cruz.
English surname
"dweller at the cross"
Rare gender-neutral surname, reminiscent of Crosby, a Top 1000 falling star.
Preppy surname, and most notably, a record player brand.
Word name, English from Latin
Cool, cruising choice for either sex.
"little cross"
Spanish masculine diminutive of Cruz
Variation of Cruz, Spanish
There's something about the K initial that modern parents just can't resist and Kruz is a trendy reboot of the already very cool Cruz. Derived from the Spanish word for "cross", Kruz could be…
Cruz might be a sister for Concepcion and Corazon, although its masculine side was emphasized when the high profile David Beckhams chose it for their son.
Variation of Cruz; Spanish
Meaningful Spanish word name, deword-ified.