Latin Names that Start With C

Chastin

Variation of Chastain, Chastity or Castinus, French, English, Latin

"chestnut tree; pure, chaste"

Either a virtuous option, adapted from Latin and English, or a woodsy, nature related surname, via the French Chastain.

Callixtus

Latin, Greek

"most beautiful"

An ancient choice with a fresh, spiky sound, Callixtus was the name of three Popes and Bishops of Rome. Also appearing as Callistus, it originates from Greek to mean "most beautiful", however, this…

Callistus

Latin, Greek

"most beautiful"

Also appearing as Callixtus, this late Roman name has been borne historically by three Popes and Bishops of Rome, including Callistus I, the patron saint of cemetery workers. Derived from Greek, it…

Clementius

Clementius is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'clemens' meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle.' It represents a rare, more elaborate form of the more common Clement, adding a distinctly…

Colum

Latin

"dove"

The Irish boys' name Colum, rarely heard in the U. S., makes an interesting alternative to Colin.