By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Italian literary name
"good, nice"
A character the Italian fairy tale Prunella ; Bensiabel is the benevolent son of a witch, and the heroine's love interest.
English word name from Latin
"northern"
This English word name derives from the name of the Greek god of the north wind, Boreas, by way of Latin borealis "northern". A fictional bearer is Lord Boreal from Philip Pullman's His Dark…
Welsh
"battle prince"
A rare Welsh name with a wonderful meaning, Cadfael is the name of the detective monk character in Ellis Peters' medieval murder mysteries. It's usually pronounced CAD-vyle in Welsh, although Peters…
Camal is a masculine name with variations across several cultures. It may be an alternative spelling of Kamal, which has Arabic roots meaning 'perfection' or 'completeness.' In some contexts, it…
Carlos Daniel combines two classic names with rich historical backgrounds. Carlos, the Spanish form of Charles, derives from Germanic origins meaning 'free man' or 'warrior,' while Daniel comes from…
Carlos Gael is a masculine compound name that blends Spanish and Celtic influences. Carlos, the Spanish form of Charles, derives from Germanic origins meaning 'free man' or 'strong man.' It has been…
Carlos Manuel combines two enduring classics in Hispanic naming traditions. Carlos, the Spanish equivalent of Charles, has Germanic origins meaning 'free man' or 'strong man.' It has been borne by…
English, Latin
"man"
Although now usually considered a female name in the US, Carol actually had a good run of popularity for boys too, peaking at #325 in 1937 and remaining in the US Top 1000 until the mid 1960s, when…
English word name
"cartel"
Not a great idea to associate your newborn with drug lords.
Nahuatl, Aztec
"maize deity"
In Aztec mythology, Centeōtl was the god of maize and subsistence.
Chaskel is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, primarily used in Jewish communities. It serves as a diminutive or variation of Yechezkel (Ezekiel), which means 'God strengthens' or 'God will…
Cheskal is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Eastern European or Slavic naming traditions. It might relate to the Russian name Cheslov or represent a variation of…
"belief, trust, credit"
A Welsh name passed down from ancient history: the first known Coel was a leader in Romano-British times, who became a figure of medieval legend. Coel Hen (Coel the Old) was the name of a king in…
Cristian Gael combines two distinct names with rich cultural backgrounds. Cristian is a variation of Christian, derived from Latin meaning 'follower of Christ,' popular across Spanish-speaking…
Dutch form of Cyril, Greek
"lordly"
This European version of Cyril (pronounced like French Cyrille) makes the Top 100 in Belgium.
German, Scandinavian
"valley"
Familiar through the renowned children's author Roald Dahl, this Germanic surname was traditionally given to those who lived near a valley. Dahlia is up and coming for girls, leading the way for this…
Arabic
"guide"
A sweet, simple Arabic name that has only appeared twice in the US name charts, in 2005 and 2020.
Hungarian variation of Daniel, Hebrew
"God is my judge"
Welsh literary place name
Caer Dathyl, whose name is of obscure origin, is a fortress mentioned in the medieval Mabinogi tales, and re-used by Lloyd Alexander in his Welsh-inspired Chronicles of Prydain .
