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Finnish variation of Axel, Scandinavian
"father of peace"
A popular choice in Finland, where it ranks among the Top 50 boy names.
Cebrià is a masculine name primarily used in Catalan-speaking regions of Spain, particularly Catalonia and Valencia. It is the Catalan variation of Cyprian, ultimately derived from Latin 'Cyprianus,'…
Spanish
"of Cyprus"
Spanish form of Cyprian
Cebrián is a Spanish masculine name derived from the Latin name Cyprianus, meaning 'from Cyprus' or 'man from Cyprus.' With roots dating back to ancient times, it honors Saint Cyprian, a 3rd-century…
Cecha is an uncommon masculine name with possible Slavic origins. It may be related to the Czech cultural group, as 'Čech' refers to a Czech person in several Slavic languages. Alternatively, it…
Latin
"blind"
Once a powerful Roman clan name, Cecil has lost much of its potency over the years, though it retains a strong presence in the sports and jazz worlds. Past bearers include film giant Cecil B.…
Adelard is a masculine name with Germanic origins, composed of the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' This powerful combination yields a meaning of 'noble…
Cecill represents an uncommon variant spelling of Cecil, a masculine name derived from the Roman clan name Caecilius, which is connected to the Latin word "caecus" meaning "blind." This name carries…
Ced is a masculine name that typically functions as a diminutive of Cedric or sometimes Cedar. Cedric itself has Anglo-Saxon origins created by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his novel…
English and French from Latin tree name
"cedar tree"
Cedar is, like Ash, Oak, Pine and Ebony, one of the new tree/wood names that parents are starting to consider; this one is particularly aromatic with a similar feel to more classic options like…
Cederic is a variant spelling of the name Cedric, which has Anglo-Saxon origins from the name Cerdic, a 6th-century Saxon king and founder of the Kingdom of Wessex. The name gained popularity through…
Cedrec is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Cedric. The traditional name Cedric was actually created by Sir Walter Scott for his novel 'Ivanhoe' in 1819, possibly based on the…
Celtic
"bounty; loved"
Soft yet solid, Cedric was invented by Sir Walter Scott for the noble character of the hero's father in Ivanhoe , presumed to be an altered form of the Saxon name Cerdic ("bounty"), or the Brythonic…
Cedrick is a variant spelling of Cedric, a name created by Sir Walter Scott for his 1819 novel "Ivanhoe." Scott likely derived it from the Saxon name Cerdic, belonging to a 6th-century king. The name…
Cedro is a masculine name with Latin origins, deriving from 'cedrus', meaning 'cedar tree'. The cedar has long symbolized strength, dignity, and immortality across many cultures. As a name, Cedro…
Cees is a masculine Dutch name, pronounced 'case' or 'kays,' functioning as a short form of Cornelis, the Dutch variant of Cornelius. This name has Roman origins from the clan name Cornelius,…
Color name
"grayish green"
Like Cerulean, one of the new and unusual color names -- it's a soft grayish green -- suitable for a boy.
"heavenly"
Although now almost exclusively feminine in the English-speaking world, Celeste (or Céleste in France) is traditionally a unisex name in Italy and France. It Italy, it was more popular for males…
French
"of the heavens"
Although now almost exclusively feminine in the English-speaking world, Céleste is traditionally a unisex name in France.
Hebrew
"my father is judge"
In the Old Testament, Abidan was indeed a judge, head of the tribe of Benjamin and a leader at the time of the Exodus. Dan and Ab could work as nicknames. In 2015, there were only five boys in the US…