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Spanish
"baptist"
Spanish form of the French name Baptiste, usually given in honor of St John the Baptist.
Irish
"loving"
An Irish form of Caractacus or Caradoc, borne by two Irish saints.
French variation of Carter, English
"transporter of goods by cart"
Luxury baby name associated with Jacques Cartier's eponymous jewelry company.
Italian surname
Naples-born Enrico Caruso was one of the greatest opera singers of all time. Recordings of his powerful singing voice are still in circulation today, nearly 100 years after his death. Increasingly,…
English
"wood carver"
Carver is an occupational name with an artistic bent, associated with wood carving predominantly, though it could also be linked to those who carve from stone, marble, ice, and pumpkins. More…
Welsh
"blessed love"
A famous bearer is Carwyn Jones, leader of the Welsh Labour Party and First Minister of Wales since 2009. Feminine version is Carwen.
English, Irish
"black, dark"
Cary Grant's debonair image has stood the test of time: he is still rated as one of the most handsome and admired men in Hollywood. Charming, succinct, and witty, Cary (also spelled Carey) was a…
Caryl is a unisex name that functions primarily as a masculine name in this context. It derives from the Welsh name 'Caryl,' which relates to 'beloved' or 'dear one,' though it can also be considered…
Caryll is a gender-neutral name though historically more common for males, with English and Celtic origins. It developed as a variant spelling of Carol or Carroll, which derived from the Germanic…
Short form of Casper, Persian
"Imperial"
This short-but-strong name is popular for boys in The Netherlands. While Cass is usually a female name in the U.S., it feels just as right for boys.
Catalan and Italian surname
"new house"
Sweeping, romantic overtones.
Casar is a masculine name that may derive from several origins. It could be a variant spelling of Caesar, the ancient Roman family name associated with Julius Caesar and later becoming a title for…
Ancient Roman
"old"
Casca was a Roman cognomen — a proto-surname — that derived from a word meaning "old." It was seen in Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar , and more recently, in The Hunger Games .
Angel Santiago combines two distinct names with rich heritage. 'Angel' derives from Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger,' and has strong religious associations with heavenly beings in Christianity.…
Variation of Cadok, Cornish
"battle"
This upbeat and unusual Cornish name boasts the funky nickname Caz.
German surname
"tree"
Angelov is a Bulgarian and Macedonian surname derived from the personal name Angel, which comes from the Greek word 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' As a family name, it follows the Slavic…
Akshar is a masculine name with roots in Indian culture, particularly from Sanskrit origins. The name literally translates to 'letter' or 'imperishable' in Sanskrit, carrying connotations of…
German
"farmer, tiller of the soil"
A surname name with an occupational background, but although it derives from the German language it is not used as a first name there as it has pejorative connotations – sometimes used as slag for an…