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Clary
Botanical name or variation of Clare, Latin
"bright, clear"
There are many variations of Clare and Clara, but this might be one of the simplest and most surprising. Clary can be a diminutive of the Latin name Clara, meaning 'bright' or 'clear,' or it might…
Claudey
Claudey is a feminine name that appears to be a variant or diminutive form of Claude or Claudia. These names derive from the Roman family name Claudius, meaning 'lame' or 'limping,' though this…
Claudy
Claudy is a feminine name that likely developed as a diminutive form of Claude or Claudia, both deriving from the Latin name Claudius, meaning 'lame' or 'limping.' This name has a gentle, sweet…
Alexey
Alexey is a masculine name of Russian origin, serving as the Russian form of Alexis or Alex. Derived from the Greek 'Alexios,' it carries the powerful meaning 'defender' or 'protector.' Popular…
Clayborney
Clayborney is an unusual masculine name likely derived from the English surname Clayborne or Claiborne, which originally referred to someone who lived near a clay stream ('clay' + 'bourne' meaning…
Cleary
Irish
"clark"
An Irish surname, cognate of the English Clark, which would make a lovely literary option for girls, inspired by Beverly Cleary, author of the popular Ramona series.
Cleary
Irish
"cleric"
This Irish surname-name certainly feels brighter and fresher than the English equivalent, Clark.
Cleery
Cleery is an uncommon masculine name that likely originated as a variant spelling of Cleary or an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Cléirigh, meaning 'descendant of the cleric.' The surname has…
Clemency
English feminine variation of Clement, Latin
"mild, merciful"
One of the rarest of virtue names, Clemency could come back along with the more familiar Puritan virtue names such as Hope and Faith. It has a rhythmic three-syllable sound, and offers a more…
Clemmy
Clemmy is a feminine name primarily used as an affectionate diminutive for Clementine or Clemence. The root names derive from the Latin "clemens," meaning "merciful" or "gentle." This cheerful…
Caycey
Caycey is a contemporary masculine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of Casey. While Casey originated as an Irish surname derived from 'cathasaigh' meaning 'vigilant' or…
Cloey
Cloey is a feminine name that serves as an alternative spelling of Chloe, which has ancient Greek origins meaning 'blooming' or 'young green shoot.' This variant spelling with the 'ey' ending gives…
Clooney
Irish
"from the meadow"
Variation of Cluny best only if you're a major George fan. And even then, better go with George, Georgia, or Georgiana.
Cloony
Cloony is a masculine name with Irish Gaelic origins, likely derived from the Gaelic 'cluain' meaning 'meadow' or 'pasture'. It may have originally been a place name or surname before occasionally…
Cloudy
English word name
"cloudy"
Sunny and Stormi are shooting up the charts — why not Cloudy? Cloudy debuted on the charts in 2022.
Cluny
Irish
"from the meadow"
Likable Irish surname name, but bound to be confused with Clooney.
Cobby
Cobby is a diminutive masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a nickname derived from Jacob, James (via the Scottish 'Cobbe'), or a surname that has transitioned to first-name usage.…
Cobey
Cobey is a masculine name with several potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Coby, which itself can be a diminutive of Jacob (meaning "supplanter") or Jacoby. Alternatively, it could…
Coby
English, diminutive of Coburn or Jacob or Jacoby
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.
Cay
Spelling variation of Kai or short form of Cayden, Cayson et al
There were no baby boys named Cay born in the US last year, but there's no reason why there couldn't be, especially with the rise in popularity of the similar Kai as well as the nouveau proper names…