Boy Dog Names That Start With C

  1. Carwyn
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "blessed love"
    • Description:

      A famous bearer is Carwyn Jones, leader of the Welsh Labour Party and First Minister of Wales since 2009. Feminine version is Carwen.
  2. Charon
    • Origin:

      Greek Mythology
    • Meaning:

      "of keen gaze"
    • Description:

      The name of the ferrymen of dead souls to the Greek underworld and the name of Pluto's desolate moon, Charon makes an interesting, if somewhat macabre, choice for a baby. There are two pronunciations of this name, depending on whether you're referring to the ferryman or the moon. While the Greek version is pronounced with a hard "k" sound, the astronomer who named the moon did not know about the Greek myth - he named the moon after his wife Charlene, so many astronomers pronounce it with a "sh" sound.
  3. Coyote
    • Origin:

      Animal Name
    • Description:

      Native to America, the coyote has long been associated with danger and independence and with the popularity of Fox, Tiger, and Wolf, plus that cool KAI sound, Coyote might have potential. Possibly still too associated with the film Coyote Ugly and Wile E. Coyote, the Looney Tunes character, it is certainly a strong statement name for American nature lovers.
  4. Chaco
    • Description:

      Chaco is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. It may derive from the Chaco region of South America (spanning parts of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay), an area named from the Quechua word 'chacu' meaning 'hunting land.' Alternatively, it could relate to Japanese origins where it might be a variation of 'Chako.' The name has a strong, distinct sound with its two clear syllables. Chaco is rare as a first name in most Western countries, giving it an exotic and distinctive quality. It appeals to parents looking for a short, memorable name with cultural significance, particularly those with connections to South American heritage or an appreciation for names with geographical associations.

  5. Carlin
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "little champion"
    • Description:

      While the lin ending is more commonly found in girls' names, Carlin is an authentic Irish male choice and was used just about evenly for both sexes in the US last year.
  6. Cort
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "brave"
    • Description:

      Short and curt.
  7. Coco
    • Origin:

      French and Spanish nickname name
    • Description:

      The most famous male Coco was Britain's beloved Coco the Clown, whose proper name was Nicolai. An adorable informal pet name not recommended for the birth certificate.
  8. Cason
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name or surname
    • Meaning:

      "calf town; brave in battle"
    • Description:

      Cason rose up the chart as a rhyming variation on the popular Jason, Mason and Brayson. Als spelled as Casen, Kasen and Kason, it may be considered a surname-style name, borrowed from Cawston meaning "calf town", or if could be a spin on Casey, meaning "brave in battle" or "vigilant". This spelling ranks in the latter half of the Top 1000, given to around 280 boys in a recent year.
  9. Crue
    • Origin:

      Variation of Crew, English word name
    • Meaning:

      "a band or force of armed men"
    • Description:

      Crew x True = Crue. This on-trend name — short and punchy with popular sounds —is rising for a reason. Crue entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2022, following in the footsteps of trendy Crew and Cruz. It continued to be a fast rising choice in 2023,when it was given to around 360 babies, making it roughly three times less popular than Crew, but also three times more popular than it was a decade ago.
  10. Coby
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Coburn or Jacob or Jacoby
    • Description:

      Actor Coby Bell gives this short but sweet name a hefty amount of street cred. Can also be spelled Koby or Kobe, as in Kobe Bryant.
  11. Clarke
    • Origin:

      Variation of Clark
    • Meaning:

      "scribe, clerk"
    • Description:

      While Clark ranks in the Top 500 for boys, the Clarke spelling leans towards the girls' side. Regardless, the name works well for either sex.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.

  14. Connolly
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "fierce as a hound"
    • Description:

      Connolly, an alternate spelling of Connelly, could make a livelier and less common substitute for Connor.
  15. Crane
    • Origin:

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "crane"
    • Description:

      This elegant surname has great potential to turn into an unusual first name, especially with its literary associations to both Stephen and Hart Crane.
  16. 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.
  17. Calhoun
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "from the narrow forest"
    • Description:

      A beaming, friendly Irish last-name-first-name waiting to be discovered, though anyone into American history might associate it with John C. Calhoun, a 19th century statesman who defended slavery. There are however plenty of places called Calhoun which might lessen that association.
  18. Clooney
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "from the meadow"
    • Description:

      Variation of Cluny best only if you're a major George fan. And even then, better go with George, Georgia, or Georgiana.
  19. Conlan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "hero"
    • Description:

      An undiscovered Irish surname with a cool meaning. It could work as an alternative to Connor and Lachlan.
  20. Cyrax
    • Origin:

      Invented name
    • Description:

      Futuristic variation of Cyrus. Cyrax is a character in the Mortal Kombat video game series.

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