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Boy Dog Names That Start With C

  1. Chilo

    • Description:

      Chilo is a masculine name with Latin and Greek roots, where 'chilo' means 'lip' or relates to having full lips. In ancient Greece, 'Chilon' was a renowned Spartan philosopher, one of the Seven Wise Men. The name remains relatively uncommon in modern usage, maintaining a sense of classical distinction. In some Hispanic communities, it may appear as a diminutive form of names like Francisco or variations of other traditional names. Chilo carries an air of scholarly wisdom and classical heritage, making it an interesting choice for parents seeking a name with historical depth yet relative uniqueness.
  2. Caradoc

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "amiable, beloved"

    • Description:

      Derived from the name Caradog, the handsome ancient Celtic name was worn by one of the Knights of the Round Table, as well as a semi-legendary Welsh King. Possibly a cognate of Cedric and Carys, Caradoc is ultimately derived from the Brythonic name Caratācos meaning "loved", itself originating from the Celtic karu.
  3. Cesar

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "head of hair"

    • Description:

      Cesar is the sleeker version of Caesar, as in emperor Julius, used in the US most frequently by Hispanic parents who put the emphasis on the second syllable. With ancient Roman names back in vogue, Cesar might become more popular.
  4. Cayson

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Cason

    • Description:

      A less-popular spelling of on-the-rise Cason.
  5. Comet

    • Origin:

      word name

    • Description:

      This cosmological name has a zippy feel that might work well for the galactic parent looking for the perfect name for their own little star.
  6. Carmelo

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Italian from Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "garden"

    • Description:

      Carmelo is a well-used Hispanic name associated with Mt. Carmel, home of the prophet Elijah and the location of the convent for the order of Carmelites. Carmelo is also a saint's name and — in modern times — tied to basketball player Carmelo Anthony.
  7. Captain

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "person in charge"

    • Description:

      A commanding word name that feels occupational like Miller, Palmer, and Shepherd, while also fitting in with ambitious choices like Legend, King, Major, Maverick, and Saint. Referring to someone who takes the lead and holds influence and responsibility, Captain has links to team sports, the military, seafaring, superheroes, and the police.
  8. Cyrano

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "from Cyrene"

    • Description:

      Don't let the long-nose connotations put you off. Cyrano feels so current with names like Theo, Leo, Cypriano and Cyrus finding fans again and even the fictional character has so many redeeming features (poet, musicians, self-made man).
  9. Creek

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      Intriguing, when seen as a water name a la River and Ocean, but too close to cultural appropriate if used as a reference to the Creek tribe of Native Americans. Another downside is its resemblance to creak, as in creaky bones or floorboards, and to unappealing words like creep and creak.
  10. Chaplin

    • Origin:

      English and French surname

    • Meaning:

      "clergyman of a chapel"

    • Description:

      Chaplin carries two very distinctive images: the beloved Little Tramp and a minister, often to the military. It was the baby-name choice of Ever Carridine in 2010.
  11. Chevy

    • Origin:

      French, diminutive of Chevalier

    • Meaning:

      "horseman, knight"

    • Description:

      Eternally tied to the surname Chase, via the old English battle and ballad, the DC suburb, and the goofy SNL pratfaller (who was born Cornelius). It entered the US Top 1000 in 2014.
  12. Choji

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "second butterfly"

    • Description:

      Ethereal Japanese boy name.
  13. Cletus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "called forth"

    • Description:

      Sometimes used as a short-form of Catholic Pope name Anacletus, Cletus is an ancient name that has not-yet found the popularity of Theodore, Leo, Atticus and Max. It perhaps suffers from its association to the yokel character in The Simpsons , but we think it's time for a reconsideration, given how well it fits into several current trends. Nickname Clete is cute as a button!
  14. Cujo

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Description:

      Stephen King chose the name Cujo for the rabid St. Bernard character in his 1981 novel by the same name. He based the name off of the alias of William Lawton Wolfe, "Kahjoh", which the media misspelled as Cujo. Wolfe was a member of the Symbionese Liberation Army and one of the people responsible for kidnapping Patty Hearst.
  15. Chencho

    • Description:

      Chencho is a masculine name with Spanish and Latin American origins, particularly common in Mexico. It traditionally functions as a familiar nickname for Inocencio, which derives from the Latin 'innocens' meaning 'innocent' or 'harmless.' In some regions, Chencho can also be a diminutive for other names like Cresencio. The name carries a warm, friendly quality and reflects Hispanic cultural traditions of using affectionate shortened forms of longer names. While not widely used outside Spanish-speaking communities, Chencho has a rhythmic, memorable sound. It represents cultural heritage and family connections, often passed through generations as both a formal name and a term of endearment within families and close-knit communities.

  16. Chapin

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "clergyman"

    • Description:

      An undiscovered last-name-first option.
  17. Coriander

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "bed bug"

    • Description:

      This herb is also known as cilantro. It's meaning, "bed bug" is on account of its smell, characterized by the ancient Greeks as bed bug-like.
  18. Chord

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "three musical notes played together"

    • Description:

      Chord may be considered a variation of the cowboy-cool name Cord, or an independent musical name. Actor Chord Overstreet, of Glee fame, introduced this name to many American parents.
  19. Calixte

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "most beautiful"

    • Description:

      French form of Callistus or Callixtus, borne by several popes and saints.
  20. Chauncey

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "chancellor"

    • Description:

      A name halfway between its old milquetoast image and a more jovial Irish-sounding contemporary one.