Updated November 2023
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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.
Carewe is an uncommon masculine name derived from an English surname, which itself likely originated as a place name referring to a castle, fortification, or possibly from the Welsh word "caer"…
Irish
"dark, black"
Carey is a surname name that works equally well on babies of all genders: Jazz great Carey Bell and motorcross champion Carey Hart are just two examples of how handsome this name can be for a boy.…
Carillon is an unusual masculine name derived from a musical term referring to a set of fixed chromatically tuned bells played from a keyboard. The word originates from the French 'carillon,' which…
Carin as a masculine name is quite uncommon, as it is traditionally used as a feminine name in most cultures. The feminine Carin originated as a Swedish variant of Karin, which itself is a…
Carito is a masculine name with Spanish and Latin American origins, functioning as an affectionate diminutive of the name Carlos (Charles). The suffix '-ito' in Spanish indicates endearment and…
Angel Sebastian is a masculine compound name combining two distinct elements with rich histories. Angel, derived from the Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger,' carries spiritual connotations across…
Carlens is a distinctive masculine name likely derived from Carl or Carlos with a creative suffix. It blends traditional naming elements with modern styling, creating a name that feels both familiar…
English
"settlement of free men"
Carleton has a great meaning behind it, and should really have more popularity than it has found to date. You can shorten it to Carl or keep it upscale and formal in the longer form. Baseball Hall of…
Carletun appears to be a rare masculine name that may have developed as a variant spelling of Carlton or Carleton. These names originated as English surnames derived from place names combining the…
"little champion"
While the lin ending is more commonly found in girls' names, Carlin is an authentic Irish male choice and was used just about evenly for both sexes in the US last year.
Carling is a masculine name with Germanic and Old English origins. Historically, it derived from the term 'carling' referring to an old woman or a type of pea, but evolved as a surname before…
Carlino is a masculine Italian name functioning as a diminutive of Carlo (the Italian form of Charles). The suffix "-ino" in Italian indicates smallness or endearment, essentially meaning "little…
"from the walled city"
This stuffy English surname and hotel name took on Twilight cool when attached to vampire Carlisle Cullen. Inspired by the character, it's more popular in this spelling than as Carlyle and more…
Spanish diminutive of Carlos, form of Charles, French from German
"free man"
Carlito is an affectionate short form of Carlos or Carl -- or Charles for the matter -- used informally.
Carlitos is a masculine name of Spanish origin, functioning as the affectionate diminutive of Carlos (the Spanish form of Charles). The name derives from Germanic roots meaning 'free man' or 'manly.'…
Japanese
"evil"
Appropriately used for anime antagonists, not human babies.
Variation of Albert, German
"noble, bright"
Adelbert is a masculine name of Germanic origin combining the elements 'adal' meaning noble or aristocratic and 'beraht' meaning bright or famous. It's an antiquated form of Albert. Popular among…
Carlos Adrian combines two distinct masculine names with rich historical backgrounds. Carlos, the Spanish form of Charles, derives from Germanic origins meaning 'free man' or 'manly'. It has been…
Bautiste is a masculine name derived from the Latin 'baptista,' meaning 'baptist' or 'one who baptizes.' It's a variant of Baptiste, which is particularly associated with French and Spanish language…