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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…
Conelly is a masculine name with Irish and Gaelic roots, derived from the surname O'Conghaile, meaning 'fierce as a hound' or 'brave warrior.' As a first name, Conelly represents the modern trend of…
French from Latin
"steadfast"
A traditional French male name that could, with American pronunciation, become an admirable word name.
Latin
"crow/raven"
A subtle nature name which would nevertheless make for a bold choice, saint’s name Corbinian derives from Latin corvus ("crow; raven"). It’s a traditional yet rare choice in parts of southern…
Manx
"little heart"
A lovely Manx name with an even lovelier meaning.
"ruddy-faced"
Corky was a sitcom moniker of the fifties, Corcoran a better fit for these times.
"of the heart"
Kordian was created by Polish playwright Juliusz Słowacki for his eponymous romantic hero, based on Latin cor, cordis "heart". Cordian is the Anglicized form.
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,…
Native American
"wind"
A place name from Venezuela believed to come from an indigenous word for wind, this can make an innovative choice for a child of either sex.
Variation of Corwin, English
"heart's friend"
Gives Corwin a Welsh appearance.
Crisspin is a distinctive variant spelling of Crispin, a masculine name with Latin origins meaning 'curly-haired.' The name traces back to Saint Crispin, a 3rd-century martyr who is the patron saint…
English
"famous, brilliant"
Years ago we might have said that this name was unthinkable, but with clunky, old-fashioned names being so popular right now — consider Augustus, Stanley, Wilfred, etc — what's to stop Cuthbert from…
Celtic
"sun lord or sun hound"
The title of a Shakespeare play based on legends featuring the early Celtic King Cunobelinus, whose name derives from the Gaulish sun god Belenus.
Welsh
A name from ancient Welsh literature: in the poem The Gododdin , the three leaders of the ill-fated army were Cynon, Cynri and Cynrain. To that end, the name might have been invented for poetic…
