Boy Cat Names That Start With C

  1. Cougar
    • Origin:

      Nature name
    • Description:

      Several animal names, from Fox to Wolf and even to Tiger, ccan work, but Cougar should stay in its cage. Even John Mellencamp has dropped it.
  2. Chasin
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "strong, mighty"
    • Description:

      Old World Jewish name that could travel to the New.
  3. Champ
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      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.
  4. Coco
    • Chico
      • Origin:

        Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "boy"
      • Description:

        Friendly but flimsy.
    • Columbo
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "dove"
      • Description:

        Grandmas will remember the old TV detective show; playmates won't. This is a name that has many variations in different cultures, from Columbus to Columba to Colum to Colm.
    • Colbie
      • Cornel
        • Origin:

          Romanian, variation of Cornelius; tree name
        • Description:

          People are likely to want to put that second - Cornell University inspired - L on the end of this name, when in fact it has a completely different etymology. This name is very popular in Romania though American public intellectural Cornel West and South African athlete Cornel Fredericks broadens its use beyond Eastern Europe.
      • 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.
      • Columbus
        • Origin:

          Variation of Columbo or Columbia, Latin
        • Meaning:

          "dove"
        • Description:

          This is a big name, both in heritage and sound. On the right child, this could be inspired, but others may shrink from all the connotations. While your preferred nickname for this option might be Col (or Kit if you're connecting it to Christopher Columbus), you may end up with the slightly more cumbersome "Bus" as the short-form.
      • Chili
        • Origin:

          Word name
        • Description:

          Spicy but insubstantial nickname name.
      • Cricket
        • Origin:

          Nature name
        • Description:

          Typically used for girls, but Disney Channel show Big City Greens made it wearable for boys as well.
      • Chaz
        • Origin:

          Diminutive of Charles
        • Description:

          The jazziest nickname for Charles.
      • Corcoran
        • Origin:

          Irish
        • Meaning:

          "ruddy-faced"
        • Description:

          Corky was a sitcom moniker of the fifties, Corcoran a better fit for these times.
      • Coleridge
        • Origin:

          English
        • Meaning:

          "ridge where charcoal is burnt"
        • Description:

          Name of a poet, this will be one for consideration by literary parents. The name fits well with the current trend towards surnames as given names, but beware the three syllable pronunciation, which may be a trap for the poetically disinclined.
      • Cartier
        • Origin:

          French variation of Carter, English
        • Meaning:

          "transporter of goods by cart"
        • Description:

          Luxury baby name associated with Jacques Cartier's eponymous jewelry company.
      • Chewy
        • Cortes
          • Chikao
            • Origin:

              Japanese
            • Meaning:

              "clever; wise; man"
          • Chick