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Cannan
Cannan is a masculine name that may have multiple origins. Most commonly, it's considered a variant spelling of Canaan, the biblical land 'flowing with milk and honey,' derived from Hebrew meaning…
Canton
Place name, word name, French
"corner, district, township"
More accessible than some of the more distant names in the atlas, Canton fits into the category of the no-nonsense, new-sounding boys' names many parents are looking at. There are multiple places…
Canute
Scandinavian
"knot"
More familiar in its K forms, where it's associated with football legend Knute Rockne, Canute has a tough, macho image.
Cnut
Cnut is a historical masculine name of Old Norse origin, most famously associated with King Cnut (or Canute) the Great, who ruled England, Denmark, and Norway in the 11th century. The name derives…
Canyon
Spanish word name
Canyon is a unique baby name evocative of natural splendor and the old Steve Canyon comic-strip heroism, making it an intriguing new word-name possibility. Similar but less word-like: Kenyon.
Caolán
Irish Gaelic
"slender lad"
A Top 100 choice in Northern Ireland, Caolán shares many fashionable sounds with names like Cayden and Callan, but remains virtually unknown in the US.
Caradoc
Welsh
"amiable, beloved"
Derived from the name Caradog, the handsome ancient Celtic name was worn by one of the Knights of the Round Table, as well as a semi-legendary Welsh King. Possibly a cognate of Cedric and Carys,…
Caradog
Caradog is a masculine name of Welsh origin with deep historical roots, derived from the ancient Celtic name 'Caratacus.' This name belonged to a famous 1st-century British chieftain who led…
Caradawg
Caradawg is an ancient Welsh masculine name derived from the Celtic word 'caradog,' meaning 'beloved' or 'dear one.' This powerful name has deep roots in Welsh mythology and history, notably borne by…
Carbry
Irish
"charioteer"
A name scattered throughout Irish mythology with an intriguing sound, Carbry is one of the rare Irish names for boys virtually unknown in the US. Bry is the obvious, but lovely nickname option.
Carrbry
Carrbry is an unusual masculine name derived from the ancient Irish name Cairbre (also spelled Carbry or Carbery). In Irish mythology, Cairbre was the name of several significant figures, including…
Carbery
Carbery is a masculine name with Irish origins, derived from the ancient Gaelic territory of Cairbre in southwest Ireland. The name comes from the personal name Cairbre, which belonged to several…
Carbury
Carbury is a masculine name with origins rooted in place names and surnames. It derives from locations in Ireland and England, particularly County Kildare in Ireland where Carbury Castle stands. The…
Carden
English occupational name
"wool carder"
Highly unusual but stylish-sounding occupational name, with a pleasant association with gardens.
Cardin
Cardin is a masculine name with multiple origins. It can be derived from the Scottish and Irish surname Cardin or Carden, ultimately from Gaelic roots meaning 'from the woodland' or 'from the black…
Card
Card is an unusual masculine name with English origins. It likely developed as a surname-turned-first-name, which is a common naming pattern in English-speaking countries. The surname Card may have…
Cardon
Cardon is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Old French word 'chardon' meaning 'thistle' or from the Latin 'carduus' with the same meaning. Alternatively, it…
Cardan
Cardan is a masculine name with multiple possible origins and meanings. It may derive from the Welsh 'cardden' meaning 'thicket' or could be connected to the Italian surname Cardano, famously borne…
Carew
Welsh
"fort near a slope"
Noted bearers of this surname include a metaphysical poet, a Nobel Prize winner, and a baseball Hall of Famer, so there's plenty of hero-name inspiration.
Aleric
Aleric is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'noble ruler' or 'ruler of all.' Historically associated with Alaric I, the Gothic king who famously sacked Rome in 410…