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English
"battle warrior"
Despite all the "hanging," "dangling," and "pregnant" chad jokes of the 2000 election, this saint's name and remnant of the Brad-Tad era didn't get a boost in popularity. But Chad still holds some…
Chadd is a masculine name representing a variant spelling of Chad, which originated from the Old English name Ceadda, meaning 'battle' or 'warrior.' This alternative spelling with the doubled 'd'…
Chadrick is a masculine variation of the name Chad, which originated from Old English and means "warrior" or "battle." It gained popularity in the mid-20th century as an extended form of Chad,…
"dairy farm"
Chadwick Boseman, the late charismatic star of Marvel's blockbuster Black Panther , brought this name to the spotlight for the first time. Though we long considered it an overwrought way to get to…
Chago is a masculine name primarily used in Spanish-speaking cultures. It originated as a diminutive or nickname for Santiago, which itself is the Spanish form of Saint James (Sant Iago). The name…
Choctaw, Native American
"Choctaw"
The Choctaw name for their own tribe, occasionally bestowed as a given name.
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…
Persian
"clearer"
A benevolent genie in Persian myth, used by Latino and Muslim families.
Chainey is a masculine name with possible origins as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold chains. It may be derived from Old French 'chesne' or 'chaine' meaning 'chain'. As a given…
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
Traditional Choctaw male name.
"flute"
Rarely heard in this country.
Scottish variation of Chambers, English
"royal official, servant of an official"
A surname style name, Chalmer is a form of Chambers, with the alteration in spelling likely emerging due to regional dialects. It featured in the US Top 1000 in the early 20th century.
Chalmers is a distinguished masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from the Old Scottish word 'chaumer,' meaning 'chamber' or 'room.' Historically, it was an occupational surname for someone who…
"royal official"
A distinguished English occupational surname referring to a senior official who managed the household of a noble or monarch. The best known historical bearer is British Prime Minister Neville…
English word name
"champion"
Though it sounds like a modern invention, Champ actually has a long history as a first name. It hit the Top 1000 several times just before and after the turn of the 20th Century. Champ Bailey was an…
Diminutive of Champion, English word name
"fighter"
The unusual name chosen by influencer Ty Haney and musician Mark Wystrach for their son, brother to Sundance. Champie could be used as a nickname for Champion, Champ, or Beauchamp.
"winner"
With Win and Winner gracing birth certificates, why not Champion? Champion was first used all the way back in 1914, only to fall off the charts two years later until reappearing in 1995.
Cambodian
"sweet smelling tree"
Whether it's an Asian surname-name or short for Channing, has a sound and feel that's both simple and stand-out.
Aariz is a modern masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'respected' or 'honorable.' Some sources also suggest it can mean 'cultivator' or 'farmer.' The distinctive double 'a' at the beginning gives…
Finnish
"wave"
The last name of Finnish moderne designer/architect makes an original, creative choice with an unexpected water-related meaning.