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Cailen is a modern masculine name with Irish and Scottish Gaelic influences. It may be a variation of Caelan (from 'caol' meaning 'slender' or 'narrow'), or related to Colin (a diminutive of…
Caisyn is a modern masculine name with creative spelling, likely derived from traditional names like Casey or Cason. It follows the trend of unique name variations with the '-yn' suffix, similar to…
Calyn is a modern masculine name that has gained modest popularity in recent years. It may be considered a variant spelling of Calen or Kalen, which are derivatives of the Irish name Cailean, meaning…
Camdon is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Camden, which originated as an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'winding valley.' This alternative spelling gives…
Italian variation of Cassius
"hollow"
Cassio is a notable Shakespearean name that's a member of the ever-more-popular Cassius family of names. Cassio was Othello's young, good-looking, and flirtatious lieutenant.
Chancey is a masculine name with French origins, derived from the Old French 'cheance' meaning 'luck' or 'fortune'. It developed as a variant of Chauncey, which came to England with the Norman…
Diminutive of Spanish Francisco
"Frenchman or free man"
Shortening Francisco somehow makes it sound even cooler. Cisco is also the name of a digital security company.
Colbie is a contemporary unisex name that has gained modest popularity in recent decades, though traditionally used more for males. With potential English origins, it likely developed from surnames…
Cortney, when used as a masculine name, represents a less common gender assignment for what is typically considered a feminine name in modern usage. Derived from the Norman French surname 'de…
Greek
"order, beauty, universe"
Cosmas was the name of an Arabian saint who was martyred with his twin brother Damian. They are the patron saints of physicians. Cosmas is related to the more familiar Cosmo. a name gaining more…
Irish surname from O Corrain
"descendant of Curran"
Curran is a common surname in Ireland, but unusual even there as a first. With its savory feel, calling to mind curry and currants, Curran can make for an attractive update on Colin or Connor.
Dallon is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may be derived from the French surname 'D'Alençon,' referring to someone from Alençon in Normandy, or it could be a variation of Dallin,…
Darryn is a masculine name with Celtic and Anglo-Saxon influences, representing a modern spelling variation of Darren or Darin. The name ultimately derives from the Gaelic 'Darragh,' meaning 'oak…
Welsh
"son of David"
This is a both fresher and cooler spin on David.
English
"village in a valley"
Legitimizes the newly coined Denim, as does the Scottish place-name Denholm (both pronounced DEN-um).
French place-name
Dijon is the capital city of the Burgundy region of eastern France, famed for its wine and yes, its mustard. As a first name, it's been brought to wider attention by a few prominent musicians and…
Dorien is a masculine name of Dutch and Greek origins. It's a variation of Dorian, which derives from the ancient Greek Doris, a region in Greece. The name is associated with the Dorian people of…
Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Bulgarian
"precious, dear"
Drago sounds fierce but has a sweet meaning. It may be used as a standalone name or as a short form of other Slavic names beginning with the element dragu "dear", such as Dragoljub or Dragomir.
French
"from the meadow"
This French surname — stemming from Dupré, meaning "from the meadow" — was given to 20 baby boys as first name in 2022.
Eagan is a masculine name with Irish and Gaelic origins, derived from the surname Ó hAodhagáin, meaning "descendant of Aodhagán" or "little fire." The name carries connotations of youthful energy,…
