Unique Boy Names that Start With C

Cyprien

Cyprien is a masculine name with French origins, derived from the Latin name Cyprianus, meaning 'from Cyprus.' The name connects to the ancient Mediterranean island of Cyprus, which was sacred to…

Clem

, English, diminutive of Clement

Laid-back and humble, with a distinctive down-home charm.

Cleve

Diminutive of Cleveland

Appealing short form of the stuffy Cleveland, occasionally used on its own.

Coltrane

Irish surname

"descendant of Coltarán"

The great sax player John Coltrane could be a cool naming inspiration for a jazz fan. Plus, it gives you stylish nickname Colt, if you didn't love Colton or Colter. From it's Irish roots, it means…

Conal

Irish

"strong as a wolf"

If there are too many Connors in your neighborhood, this name is equally authentic and much more unusual. Spelled Conal or Conall, it's a prominent name in Irish history, borne by a number of kings…

Concord

Word name

"harmony, peaceful coexistence"

With its ties to tranquil Walden Pond, and harmonious meaning, this could be a modern virtue name. It may also make people think of Concorde, the supersonic airliner plane, retired back in 2003.

Cordovan

Spanish

"native of Cordoba; Cordovan leather"

This strong sounding choice is associated with a type of tanned leather that takes its name from the city of Cordoba in Spain, the region in which it was originally made. Cordoba itself is sometimes…

Corentin

French, Breton

"tempest, hurricane"

Corentin is an intriguing saint's name fashionable in France but virtually unknown here-- which you may consider a big plus. St. Corentin possessed a magical fish that regenerated itself each night,…

Court

Word name, short form of Courtney

"tribunal presided over by a judge, area marked out for ball games; short nose"

As a word name, Court brings with it a plethora of potential meanings, from a legal gathering, to a stage for basketball or tennis, to a street. Sharp and strong, Court feels right at home with other…

Count

English

"nobleman"

Nobility names like Duke and Count seem to be forming a minitrend: actor Danny Bonaduce named his son Count Dante Jean-Michel Valentino. Beat that. Or wait: don't.

Crane

English surname

"crane"

This elegant surname has great potential to turn into an unusual first name, especially with its literary associations to both Stephen and Hart Crane. Crane is a surname that originated for a tall…

Crain

Manx, English

"son of Ciarán; Crane"

A surname from the Isle of Man and a spelling twist on a bird name, Crain could fit in with the likes of Kane, Zane, Crew, Creed, Cade, Wren, and Rayne.

Crispus

Latin

"curly-haired"

A potential hero name: Crispus Attucks, an African and Native American man, was the first colonist to die for independence in the Boston Massacre.

Cuba

Place-name

"abundant fertile land; great place"

Soul singer Cuba Gooding and his actor son of the same name put this unexpected geographical name on the map for boys, but it has a longer history of use than you might expect. Deriving from the…

Cullinan

Irish surname

Cullinan is an Irish surname that is unusual but accessible, with the unique nickname of Cully. Trivia tidbit: The Cullinan diamond was the largest rough diamond ever found--over 3,000 carats--when…

Ciprian

Romanian, from Greek

"man of Cyprus"

Chito

Choctaw, Native American

"handsome"

A short, snappy name of Choctaw origin, with a charming meaning, Chito might also be used in Georgian where it means "bird", and as a Filipino and Spanish short form and pet name.

Connolly

Irish

"fierce as a hound"

Connolly, an alternate spelling of Connelly, could make a livelier and less common substitute for Connor.

Canarsie

Place name

Has much too strong of a Brooklyn accent.

Cobalt

Color and nature name

Even among the range of blue names on the current baby naming palette -- Blue itself, Azure, Cerulean, Teal, Aqua, Cyan, Indigo -- Cobalt remains the most unusual, not to mention the most masculine.