Names Ending in C for Boys

Padreic

Padreic is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, representing a variant spelling of Patrick (from Latin 'Patricius,' meaning 'nobleman'). This uncommon spelling attempts to capture the traditional…

Padric

Padric is a masculine name derived from the Irish Pádraig, which is the Irish Gaelic form of Patrick. The name ultimately comes from Latin 'Patricius,' meaning 'nobleman' or 'of noble birth.' This…

Páraic

Páraic is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of Patrick, a name derived from the Latin Patricius meaning "nobleman." This authentic Irish spelling reflects the pronunciation "PAW-rik" or "PAH-rig" and…

Parc

French

"park"

Of course, you can just name him Park. But that's so pedestrian.

Patric

Patric is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Patrick, which derives from the Latin name Patricius, meaning "nobleman" or "patrician." It has roots in ancient Roman society, where…

Perc

Perc is a masculine name that likely originated as a shortened form of Percival or Percy. Percival traces back to medieval Arthurian legend, where Sir Percival was one of the Knights of the Round…

Quebec

Place-name

An interesting Canadian province and city name that has some literary history as the name of a character in Dickens's Bleak House ; could make a distinctive choice for parents with northern roots.

Rafic

Rafic is a masculine name with Arabic origins, primarily used in Lebanon and other Middle Eastern countries. The name means 'companion,' 'friend,' or 'comrade,' embodying values of loyalty and…

Dic

Dic is a masculine name that functions primarily as a Welsh diminutive of Richard. It represents a traditional, abbreviated form that has been used for centuries in Wales. The name Richard, from…

Roc

Arabic mythical name; Catalan form of Rocco

"rest"

An earthy rock'n'roll name with multiple origins. The Roc was a giant bird in Middle Eastern legend.

Rodric

Welsh, from German

"famous ruler"

The Welsh form of Roderick.

Roderic

Catalan form of Roderick, German

"famous ruler"

Saint Roderic was a priest in Spain who was persecuted by the Moors. Another form of this name is Ruderic.

Taric

Taric is a masculine name with multicultural roots, appearing in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish traditions. In Arabic origins, it means "morning star" or "he who knocks at the door," deriving from the…

Tedric

Tedric is a masculine name with Germanic origins, representing a rare variant of Theodoric or Theuderic. These ancient names combine the elements 'theud' (people, tribe) and 'ric' (power, ruler),…

Theodoric

German

"people's ruler"

Theodoric feels prehistoric, though with short form Theo one of the hottest names around, this old German names for boys may soon feel new again.

Thedric

Thedric is a masculine name with Germanic and Anglo-Saxon origins, likely derived from the Old German elements 'theud' meaning 'people' or 'race' and 'ric' meaning 'power' or 'ruler.' It can be…

Ulric

English variation of Ulrich and Wulfric, German

"rich and noble heritage; wolf power"

Also related to the word for wolf, this name has a first syllable that's not appealing to the American ear. Better ic-ending choices: Dominic, Frederic, Eric.

Vic

Diminutive of Victor, Latin

"conqueror"

This short form of classic Victor is popular in its own right in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Vicenc

Vicenc is a masculine name of Catalan origin, equivalent to the more widely known Vincent. It derives from the Latin name Vincentius, meaning 'conquering' or 'victorious.' Primarily used in Catalonia…

Yannic

French, Breton

"god is gracious"

Form of Yannick