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Bird name
From Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the Shore , the story of a boy named Kafka -- crow in Czech.
French
"to sail"
Cabot is an attractive English surname associated with the daring early Italian-born British explorer known as John Cabot; his birth name was Giovanni Caboto.
Word name
A modern virtue name, particularly desirable in this pressure-cooker world.
English from French place name
"fine linen"
Scandinavian
"knot"
More familiar in its K forms, where it's associated with football legend Knute Rockne, Canute has a tough, macho image.
Nature name
An edible plant used in seed and spice form.
Italian
"dear"
The meaning is endearing, but it also feels uncomfortably like a short form for Caroline. Its artistic reference is British sculptor Anthony Caro.
Short form of Casper, Persian
"Imperial"
This short-but-strong name is popular for boys in The Netherlands. While Cass is usually a female name in the U.S., it feels just as right for boys.
Mineral name
"feldspar"
Chavaz is a unique masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variation of Chavez, a Spanish surname derived from the name 'Chave' or 'Xavier,' ultimately from the Basque place name…
Hebrew
"beheld by God; leap of God; wrath of God"
Chaziel is considered an alternative transcription Jahaziel, a Levite prophet in the Bible, or a varient of Cassiel, an angel in medieval Jewish, Christian and Islamic mysticism.
Cherokee
"red bird, cardinal"
Cheasequah refers to the cardinal, associated with the sun in Cherokee culture.
"knighthood, social, religious, and moral code of medieval feudalism"
Chivalry isn't dead, and what better way to prove it than by bestowing it as a name upon a newborn?
Christophoros is the original Greek form of Christopher, a masculine name with profound historical roots. It derives from the Greek elements 'Christos' meaning 'Christ' and 'phoros' meaning 'bearer,'…
Latin
"merciful and gentle"
This surname related to Clement is strongly associated with Major League pitcher Roger Clemens, winner of more Cy Young awards than any other pitcher in baseball history, and has a softer sound than…
Colom is a masculine name with roots in Catalan and Irish linguistic traditions. In Catalan, it derives from Latin 'columbus' meaning 'dove,' symbolizing peace and gentleness. In Irish contexts, it…
"dove"
The Irish boys' name Colum, rarely heard in the U. S., makes an interesting alternative to Colin.
Variation of Columbo or Columbia, Latin
This is a big name, both in heritage and sound. On the right child, this could be inspired, but others may shrink from all the connotations. While your preferred nickname for this option might be Col…
word name
This cosmological name has a zippy feel that might work well for the galactic parent looking for the perfect name for their own little star.
"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.
