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Churchill
English
"hill of the church"
Distinguished though it is, it will never shake its portly cigar-smoking image.
Clare
Diminutive of Clarence
Nowadays, Clare tends to be viewed as a feminine name, but this is a short and sweet Irish-flavored name that could work just as well on a boy. Noted male bearers of the name Clare include Canadian…
Clarke
Variation of Clark
"scribe, clerk"
While Clark ranks in the Top 500 for boys, the Clarke spelling leans towards the girls' side. Regardless, the name works well for either sex.
Cleave
Cleave is a masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old English word that interestingly has two contradictory meanings: 'to split apart' and 'to stick together.' This duality gives the…
Clerk
Clerk is an uncommon masculine name derived from an English occupational surname. Originally, the surname denoted someone who worked as a clerk or scholar, coming from the Old English 'clerc' or…
Cliff
Topographical name or short form of Clifford or Clifton
Cliff is a familiar, timeless short form -- never too popular, yet widely known -- that you might also think of as a geographical name ala Vale or Field.
Clifford
English
"lives near the ford by the cliff"
Clifford is beginning to overcome a slightly stodgy intellectual image and showing signs of possible revival. Kids might or might not like the association with the big red dog. In England, the…
Clinton
English
"hilltop town"
Like many names that have strong political connotations, the attractiveness of the name Clinton will be affected by your world-view. But, taking politics out of the equation, Clinton has a lovely…
Clive
English
"lives near a high cliff"
Clive started life as a surname for someone who lived near a cliff, making it a secret outdoorsy name. Its use as a first name began in honor of Robert Clive (aka Clive of India), an…
Coleman
English and Irish
"little dove"
The name of three hundred saints, a mustard, and your own baby boy. Coleman was off the US Top 1000 list for much of the 1960s and 1970s, but it was a mainstay before and has been for most years…
Collier
English occupational name
"coal miner"
This occupational surname could find new life with those wishing to honor someone in their heritage who was connected to the tough-as-nails breed that was the pre-modern coal miner. Coll and Collie…
Collins
Surname derived from Nicholas or Colin, Greek or Irish and Scottish
"people of victory or pup"
Though Collins makes the Top 300 for girls, it sounds strong and handsome for boys too, kind of like the newly-stylish Brooks. The final s updates it from the 80s-ish Colin or the Twilightish Cullen.…
Colman
Irish
"little dove"
Colman is best known as the name of the mustard, but is also the name of several Irish saints. The Colman spelling is less widely used than Coleman, which is just outside the Top 1000.
Cook
English surname
"cook"
A self-explanatory occupational name. With Baker hotter than ever, Cook could be a distinct possibility. A famous bearer is gallerist Cooke Maroney, husband of Jennifer Lawrence.
Cooke
English surname
"cook"
A very literal sounding occupational surname, borne by the husband of Jennifer Lawrence, art gallery director Cooke Maroney.
Cope
English word name
"to deal with and overcome"
This English word name might seem like a strange choice, but it could reflect a parent's desire for their child to be able to cope with anything life brings. In a recent year, 9 baby boys were named…
Corbet
Corbet is a masculine name of Old French and Norman origin, derived from "corbeau," meaning "raven" or "crow." This surname-turned-first-name has medieval roots and was often associated with families…
Corbett
English
"little raven"
This British surname has a somewhat aristocratic air, which ties in to its association with the early American boxing champ "Gentleman Jim" Corbett. Also borne by actor and country singer John…
Corby
English, diminutive of Corbin
A casual take on Corbin.
Cotten
Cotten is an uncommon masculine name that originated as an English surname, traditionally referring to someone who worked with cotton fabric or lived near a cottage (an alternate etymology). As a…