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German
"brave"
Short and curt.
Diminutive of Cristian
"a Christian"
A short form that covers multiple names including Cristian, Cristóbal, and Crispin.
Cayne is a modern masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Cain, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'acquired' or 'possession,' or it could be derived from Kane, a…
Latin
"spear"
Corin was used by Shakespeare in As You Like It , an unusual name that could make a more distinctive alternative to Corey or Colin. It is a name used in the illustrious Redgrave family of actors.
Collyn is a modern masculine variation of Colin, which derives from the Gaelic name Cailean, meaning 'cub' or 'young creature.' This distinctive spelling adds a contemporary twist to the traditional…
Cambodian
"sweet smelling tree"
Whether it's an Asian surname-name or short for Channing, has a sound and feel that's both simple and stand-out.
Word name
This recently coined respelling of Cole darkens its image.
Cacey is a masculine name that represents a distinctive spelling variation of Casey. With Irish and Gaelic roots, the original Casey derives from 'cathasaigh,' meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful.' This…
Ced is a masculine name that typically functions as a diminutive of Cedric or sometimes Cedar. Cedric itself has Anglo-Saxon origins created by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his novel…
Chay is a masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Hebrew contexts, it relates to 'chai' meaning 'life' or 'living.' As an English name, it often functions as a nickname for Charles or a…
Chevvy is a masculine name that likely developed as a diminutive or variation of Chevrolet, the automobile brand, or possibly as an alternative spelling of Chevy Chase, the place name and subsequent…
Chuckie is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive nickname for Charles or Chuck. While primarily used as a familiar form rather than a formal given name, some parents have chosen it as a…
Churchil is a masculine name that represents a spelling variation of Churchill, the renowned English surname most famously associated with British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. The name…
Irish
"dark"
Now that the Irish Ciaran and Ciara -- aka Kieran and Kiera -- are becoming more popular beyond their native shores, the short and strong Ciar might find some favor. As of now, more than 160 baby…
Color and nature name
Even among the range of blue names on the current baby naming palette -- Blue itself, Azure, Cerulean, Teal, Aqua, Cyan, Indigo -- Cobalt remains the most unusual, not to mention the most masculine.
Cobey is a masculine name with several potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Coby, which itself can be a diminutive of Jacob (meaning "supplanter") or Jacoby. Alternatively, it could…
Colan is a masculine name with Celtic origins, primarily found in Irish and Scottish traditions. It likely derives from the Gaelic name Cuileann, meaning 'holly tree' or 'handsome,' or may be related…
Crayne is an uncommon masculine name that likely originated as a surname before crossing over to first-name usage, following a popular naming trend. It may be an alternate spelling of 'Crane,'…
"dark one"
A distinctive alternative to Conan.
