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Chamberlain
Chancellor
English
"chief secretary"
Of the names derived from titles, this is one of the least obvious (unless you are of German extraction). Chancellor also has the attraction of offering the exciting - and very on-trend - nickname…
Chaplain
Chaplain is an uncommon masculine name derived from the occupational title of the same spelling. Historically, a chaplain is a clergy member who provides spiritual services in non-religious settings…
Chapman
Cobbler
Cofferer
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…
Colporteur
Constable
Cook
Coppersmith
Cordwainer
Corsetier
Costard
Costermonger
Cottager
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.
Countess
English
"noblewoman"
Yes, there are lots of kids out there named Princess, Duke, Earl, and King – but you don't necessarily want yours to be one of them.
Cowherd
Crofter