Animal Names for Boys

Cashten

Caspien

Cassien

Castin

Catarino

Pleasant Irish last name that could be a more masculine alternative to the overused Cassidy.  Early kings of Leinster bore the name, which relates to the first name Caomhan or Kevin and can also be spelled Kavanagh, Cavanagh, Cavenagh, and Kavanaugh.


Cavanaugh

Cavell

Cayd

Cazimir

Cebastian

You may be familiar with Celeste, but have you considered this beautiful choice for a boy, currently highly fashionable in France, derived from Latin Caelestis ("of the sky; heavenly").

Celestin

The handsome Italian variant of Caesar, a name synonymous with Julius, leadership, emperors, and salad, Cesare offers a form with plenty of flair. A rising choice in Italy where it recently made the Top 50, it is pronounced with three syllables: CHEH-za-reh (or CHEH-za-ray among English speakers). 
 
The exact etymology of the name is debated, but theories include that it means "hairy" (or more favorably, "long haired") or "to cut". 
 
Notable historic bearers include Cesare Lombroso (considered the founder of modern criminology, though also a eugenicist) and Cesare Borgia (a cardinal, nobleman, and illegitimate son to Pope Alexander VI, also considered the inspiration behind Machiavelli's The Prince). 
 
More recently, it has been worn by footballer Cesare Casadei.

Cesare

Ceven

Cezar is a masculine name representing an alternative spelling of Caesar, derived from the famous Roman family name that became synonymous with leadership and imperial power through Julius Caesar. This spelling variation is particularly common in Eastern European countries, especially Romania and Poland, as well as in Latin American communities. The name carries strong associations with authority, strength, and classical history. The 'z' spelling gives the name a contemporary edge while maintaining its historical gravitas. Cezar offers parents a way to connect their child to classical heritage while using a spelling that feels slightly more accessible and modern than the traditional Caesar. The name remains uncommon in English-speaking countries, giving it a distinctive quality.

Cezar

Chamber

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 Chamberlain, who was in office at the start of the Second World War.

Chamberlain

Chanan

Retro nickname for Charles that has the potential for revival, a la Hal, Ike, and Gus.
 
Ben Stiller played the high-strung but devoted Chas Tenenbaum in Wes Anderson’s 2001 film The Royal Tenenbaums.