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3,826 names given to boys, unisex names included, from 71 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
- BuzzBoyFrom the onomatopoetic word meaning a sound of humming or murmuring.
- ByrneBoyFrom Irish Ó Broin, meaning descendant of Bran.
- ByronBoyFrom Old English: place of the cow sheds or cattle pasture.
- ByssheBoyFrom an English surname, a variant of Bush, indicating someone who lived near a bush.
- CabdiBoyCabdi is the Somali form of the Arabic word Abd, "servant", most often understood as shorthand for "servant of God".
- CabdirashiidBoyCabdirashiid joins Abd, "servant", to Ar-Rashid, "the rightly guiding one", one of the traditional Muslim names for…
- CabdiraxmaanBoyCabdiraxmaan joins Abd, "servant", to Ar-Rahman, "the Most Merciful", one of the traditional Muslim names for God…
- CabdullaahiBoyCabdullaahi is the Somali spelling of Abdullah, "servant of God", from Abd, "servant", and Allah, "God".
- CabdulqaadirBoyCabdulqaadir joins Abd, "servant", to Al-Qadir, "the All-Powerful", one of the traditional Muslim names for God, giving…
- CadeBoyFrom Old English: round or barrel-shaped.
- CadenBoyPossibly from Irish Gaelic Mac Cadáin, or created for its fashionable sound.
- CadfanBoyFrom Old Welsh cat, 'battle', and ban, 'peak' or 'horn', so roughly 'battle-peak'.
- CadocBoyFrom Old Welsh cat, 'battle', with an affectionate ending, giving something close to 'little battler'.
- CaelanUnisexAnglicized form of Irish Caolán, or a variant of Kaylyn.
- CaelumBoyA variant of Calum, and also the name of a southern constellation meaning chisel in Latin.
- CahyoBoyA Javanese form related to Cahaya, referring to light or brightness.
- CairoBoyFrom Arabic al-Qāhira: the victorious.
- CalBoyA casual short form, typically derived from Calvin, Caleb, or other Cal- names.
- CaleBoyA short form of Caleb, likely related to Hebrew roots meaning "devotion" or "dog".
- CalebBoyLikely from Hebrew kelev, "dog", though a well-loved alternative reading builds it from kol, "all", and lev, "heart".
- CalistoBoyThe Spanish and Portuguese form of Callistus, from the Greek root meaning "most beautiful" or "most handsome".
- CalixtoBoyThe Spanish and Portuguese form of Calixtus, from Latin rooted in "chalice" or possibly from Greek meaning "most…
- CallahanBoyFrom an Irish surname meaning "warrior" or "bright-headed", derived from Ó Ceallacháin, from the given name Cellachán.
- CallanBoyFrom an Irish surname meaning "bright" or "powerful", derived from Ó Cathaláin, from the given name Cathalán.
- CalvinBoyFrom Latin calvus meaning "bald", derived from the French surname Cauvin which came to mean this through Latinization.
- CamdenBoyA surname-derived name with Old English roots, possibly referring to a valley or enclosed lowland area from the…
- CameronUnisexFrom the Gaelic elements cam (crooked) and sròn (nose), a Scottish surname that became a popular given name.
- CamilleUnisexFrench form of Camilla, possibly derived from Latin 'camillus' meaning 'young ceremonial attendant'.
- CamiloBoyThe Spanish and Portuguese form of Camillus, from the Latin rooted in "camillus" meaning "attendant" or "noble".
- CampbellUnisexFrom the Scottish surname meaning "crooked mouth", derived from Gaelic cam (crooked) and beul (mouth).
- CamrynUnisexA variant spelling of Cameron, adapting a Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose" for a more feminine aesthetic.
- CandideUnisexFrom Latin candidus, meaning "white" or "pure"; also means "naive" in French, reflecting the innocence of Voltaire's…
- CannonBoyFrom an English surname for a canon, a cathedral or collegiate cleric, later reinforced by the word for the large gun…
- CaratacusBoyBehind the Latin spelling is a Brythonic word built on an old Celtic root meaning 'to love', karu.
- CarataucBoyAn Old Welsh spelling of the name behind Caratacus, from a Celtic root meaning 'to love'.
- CareyUnisexFrom the Irish surname Ó Ciardha, a patronymic meaning "descendant of Ciardha", a personal name of uncertain origin.
- CarlisleUnisexFrom the English city Carlisle, originally the Roman settlement Luguvalium (stronghold of Lugus), with the Brythonic…
- CarlosBoyFrom Latin Carolus: "man" or "peasant", later understood as "strong".
- CarluBoyThe Corsican form of Charles, derived from the Germanic element meaning "free man".
- CarmeloBoyFrom Mount Carmel, the holy mountain in Israel sacred to Hebrew, Christian and Islamic tradition.
- CarmoUnisexPortuguese rendering of Carmel, from Hebrew "vineyard" or "garden".
- CarrolUnisexA variant spelling of Carroll (masculine) or Carol (feminine), derived from the Irish surname meaning "champion" or…
- CarsonUnisexFrom a Scottish surname of uncertain etymology; possibly derived from Carr (marshland) or Carson, a place name.
- CarterBoyAn occupational surname describing cart operators and drivers in medieval England.
- CarverBoyFrom the English surname Carver, meaning "wood carver" or "craftsman who carves".
- CaryUnisexIn English, a variant of Carey derived from the Irish surname Ó Ciardha; in Turkmen, means "king" or "tsar".
- CaseBoyA short form of Casey, derived from the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh.
- CaseyUnisexFrom the Irish surname Casey, derived from Ó Cathasaigh, a patronymic from the given name Cathassach of uncertain…
- CashBoyMoney, or originally a box or case.
- CasimirBoyDestroyer of peace.
- CasimiroBoyFrom Slavic roots: possibly from "mir" (world or peace) with an initial element meaning "to proclaim" or "famous".
- CasonBoySurname-derived name, modern creation.
- CassUnisexShort form of longer names beginning with Cass.
- CassidyUnisexDescendant of Caiside.
- CatUnisexDiminutive of Catherine, or the animal.
- CatellBoyOld Welsh cat, 'battle', with a diminutive ending, so something like 'little battler'.
- CatguocaunBoyFrom Old Welsh cat, 'battle', with a second element whose exact sense is less certain, perhaps 'eminence' or 'glory'.
- CauãBoyFrom the Tupi word kaûã, for a bird of prey such as a hawk or falcon.
- CavanBoyHollow, or from the county name.
- CavitBoyTurkish form of Javed, from Persian origin meaning "eternal" or "immortal".
- CebrailBoyTurkish version of Gabriel, from Hebrew meaning "God is my strength" or "God is my mighty one".
- CebriánBoySpanish form of Cyprianus, from Latin 'Cyprius' meaning 'of Cyprus'.
- CecilBoyBlind.
- CedarUnisexA coniferous tree.
- CedricBoyUncertain, possibly relating to Brythonic or Old English elements.
- CelalBoyTurkish and Kurdish version of Jalal, from Arabic meaning "glory", "majesty" or "grandeur".
- CélestinBoyFrench form of Caelestinus, from Latin caelestis meaning "heavenly" or "of the sky".
- CelestineUnisexFrom the Latin caelestis: heavenly or of the sky.
- ÇelikBoyTurkish word meaning "steel", used as a given name.
- CelsoBoyPortuguese adaptation of Celsus, a Roman name from Latin "celsus" meaning "high", "lofty" or "eminent".
- CemBoyTurkish form of Jam, which comes from Persian meaning "splendid" or "glorious".
- CemalBoyTurkish form of Jamal, from Arabic meaning "beauty" or "handsome".
- CemilBoyTurkish form of Jamil, from Arabic meaning "beautiful", "handsome" or "graceful".
- CésaireBoyFrench form of Caesarius, from Latin Caesar, a family name of uncertain etymology possibly related to hair or an…
- CésarBoyFrom Latin Caesar, a Roman name of uncertain etymology possibly related to hair (caesaries) or of Etruscan origin.
- CesárioBoyPortuguese form of Caesarius, a Roman name derived from Caesar.
- CezarBoyBrazilian Portuguese variant of César, from Latin Caesar, a name of uncertain etymology possibly related to the…
- ChadBoyFrom Old English Ceadda, of unknown meaning, possibly based on a Welsh word for battle.
- ChadwickBoyFrom Old English: settlement or village belonging to Chad.
- ChamindaBoyNo settled derivation; it ends in the naming element -inda, seen in other Sinhala names, which traces back to Sanskrit…
- ChamroeunUnisexKhmer for "progress" or "prosperity", a wish for advancement in life.
- ChanUnisexKhmer for "moon", shortened from the Sanskrit चन्द्र (candra).
- ChanceBoyFrom the English word meaning luck, fortune, or opportunity, ultimately from Latin cadens (falling).
- ChandanaUnisexFrom Sanskrit candana, "sandalwood," the fragrant wood burned and made into paste for worship across South Asia.
- ChandlerUnisexFrom Middle English chandeler: one who trades in candles, from Latin candela.
- ChanningUnisexFrom an English surname of uncertain origin, possibly related to Old English cannum (edge, margin).
- ChanthaUnisexKhmer for "moon", from the Pali canda, which traces back to the Sanskrit चन्द्र (candra).
- ChantreaUnisexKhmer for "moonlight", likely from a feminine form of the Sanskrit चन्द्र (candra).
- CharlesBoyFrom Germanic roots meaning "a man" or possibly "strength, vigour, army".
- CharleyUnisexA diminutive and informal form of Charles, derived from Germanic roots meaning "a man" or "strong".
- CharlieUnisexA diminutive of Charles, from Germanic Karl: a man, strong or free man.
- CharlotBoyFrench masculine diminutive of Charles, derived from Germanic karl meaning "free man".
- CharltonBoyFrom Old English: settlement or village of free men.
- ChasBoyA diminutive of Charles, from Germanic Karl: a man or free man.
- ChaseBoyFrom Middle English: to chase, hunt; originally a nickname for a huntsman.
- ChaskaBoyFrom Lakota čhaské: "firstborn son".
- ChaunceyBoyFrom a Norman surname of unknown origin and meaning.
- ChazBoyA diminutive of Charles, from Germanic Karl: a man or free man.
- CheaUnisexKhmer for "healthy" or "well".
- CherokeeUnisexFrom the Lakota word šahiyena, derived from a word meaning "red speakers."
- ChesleyUnisexFrom a surname meaning camp meadow in Old English.
- ChesterBoyFrom the city of Chester, which comes from Latin castrum meaning camp or fortress.
- ChetBoyA short form of Chester.
- ChiUnisexIgbo for "god, spiritual being": the personal guardian spirit each person is believed to have, and the clipped form…
- ChibuezeBoyFrom Igbo chi, "God", bu, "is", and eze, "king": "God is the king".
- ChifundoUnisexRefers to compassion and kindness, expressing the virtue of mercy.
- ChifuniroUnisexConveys the concepts of desire and determination in Chewa.
- ChikondiUnisexRepresents the concept of affection and compassion in Chewa.
- ChikumbutsoUnisexExpresses the value of remembrance and reflection in Chewa.
- ChimukaUnisexChitonga for a child who arrived later than expected, from a root meaning "late".
- ChimwalaUnisexYao word for "stone" or "rock", used directly as a personal name.
- ChimwemweUnisexConveys happiness and delight in Chewa.
- ChineduBoyFrom Igbo chi, "God", and the verb du, "to lead": "God is leading."
- ChingisBoyThe name of the 13th-century founder of the Mongol Empire; its original meaning is disputed, with theories ranging from…
- ChinonsoUnisexFrom Igbo chi, "God", and nso, "near": "God is near."
- ChinweikeBoyBuilt on Chinwe, "God owns", plus ike, "power": "God owns power" or "God is powerful."
- ChinwenduUnisexBuilt on Chinwe, "God owns", plus ndụ, "life": "God owns life."
- ChinweubaBoyAn Igbo statement that God is the true owner of wealth, from chi "personal god", nwe "to own" and uba "riches…
- ChipBoyA diminutive of Charles or Christopher, or from the idiom meaning resembling one's father.
- ChipiliroUnisexRepresents steadfastness and resilience in Chewa.
- ChisomUnisexIgbo for "God is with me", from chi "personal god", so "accompany, go with" and m "me".
- ChisomoUnisexConveys favour and spiritual blessing in Chewa.
- ChiyembekezoUnisexExpresses optimism and positive expectation in Chewa.
- ChizobaUnisexIgbo for "God keeps on protecting", from chi "personal god" and zoba "to go on saving or guarding".
- ChoolweUnisexChitonga for "luck", given as a mark of good fortune around a child's birth.
- ChosenBoyThe past participle of choose, from Old English ceosan.
- ChrétienBoyFrom Latin Christianus, "a follower of Christ".
- ChrisBoyShort for Christopher ("bearer of Christ") or Christian ("follower of Christ").
- ChristianBoyA believer in Christ; from the Latin Christianus referring to followers of Christianity.
- ChristieUnisexA shortened form deriving from Christine, Christina, Christopher and related names containing Christ.
- ChristmasUnisexDerived from the celebration day that commemorates Christ's birth, literally meaning Christ festival.
- ChristopherBoyBearer of Christ, derived from Greek elements meaning to carry or bear and Christ.
- ChristyUnisexA shortened form of Christ-related names such as Christine, Christina, and Christopher.
- ChuckBoyDiminutive of Charles, ultimately meaning a man or a strong man.
- ChuckieBoyAffectionate diminutive of Chuck, which itself is short for Charles.
- ChuckyBoyAffectionate diminutive of Chuck, which itself is short for Charles.
- ChuksBoyA clipped, English-spelled short form of Igbo boys' names that open with Chukwu, "God".
- ChukwuBoyFrom Igbo chi, "god, spiritual being", and ukwu, "great": "the great god", the Igbo name for the supreme deity.
- ChukwudiBoyIgbo for "God exists", from Chukwu "the supreme God" and dị "is, exists".
- ChukwuebukaBoyIgbo for "God is greater", from Chukwu "the supreme God" and ebuka "great, immense".
- ChukwuemekaBoyFrom Igbo Chukwu, "God", and emeka, "has done exceedingly well": broadly "God has done a great thing".
- ChukwumaBoyFrom Igbo Chukwu, "God", and ma, "know": "God knows".
- ChumaUnisexSignifies prosperity and material abundance in Bemba.
- CielUnisexFrom the French word for "sky", referring to the expanse above the earth.
- CipactliUnisexFrom Nahuatl cipactli, a crocodile or caiman; also the first of the twenty day signs in the Aztec ritual calendar.
- CirinoBoyFrom Latin Cyrinus, derived from Cyrus meaning "lord" or "throne-maker".
- CiroBoyFrom Persian Cyrus, meaning "lord" or "throne-maker", through its Latin and Italian evolution.
- CismaanBoyThe Somali form of the Arabic name Uthman, whose own root is not clearly established.
- ClairUnisexBright or clear, from the Latin root meaning clear and shining.
- ClancyUnisexFrom an Irish surname deriving from the personal name Flannchadh, referring to a red warrior.
- ClarenceBoyDerived from the Latin title Clarensis, relating to Clare, a town in Suffolk.
- ClarkBoyFrom an English surname meaning clerk or scribe, derived from Old English clerec originally meaning priest.
- ClaudeUnisexLame or limping, from the Latin name Claudius, which may derive from claudus meaning lame.
- ClaudioBoyFrom Latin Claudius, derived from claudus meaning "limping" or "lame", though the Romans used it as a family name.
- ClayBoyDerived from an English surname describing connection to the substance clay, significant in pottery and masonry.
- ClaytonBoyFrom a surname derived from English place names meaning clay settlement in Old English.
- ClemBoyA short form of Clement, from the Latin clemens meaning merciful or gentle.
- ClementBoyFrom Latin clemens, "merciful, gentle".
- ClementeBoyFrom Latin clemens, meaning "merciful" or "mild", borne by Roman emperors and early Christian popes.
- CletoBoyFrom Greek anacletós, meaning "called back" or "invoked", shortened form of Anacleto.
- CletusBoyA short form of Anacletus, from the Greek anakletos meaning invoked or called back.
- CleveBoyA short form of Cleveland, from Old English meaning cliff land.
- ClevelandBoyFrom a place name meaning cliff land in Old English, derived from clif and land.
- CliffBoyA short form of Clifford or Clifton, from Old English meaning ford by a cliff or cliff settlement.
- CliffordBoyDerived from Old English elements describing a river crossing near a clifftop, combining clif and ford.
- CliftonBoyA settlement by a cliff.
- ClintBoyA shortened form of Clinton, ultimately from a place name of uncertain meaning.
- ClintonBoyA settlement on a river or by a place name, of uncertain origin.
- CliveBoyA person who lived near a cliff.
- ClodomiroBoySpanish form of Chlodomer, combining Germanic elements meaning 'famous' and 'renowned'.
- ClotaireBoyLoud warrior or famous warrior, from Germanic roots meaning famous or loud and warrior.
- ClovisBoyFrom the Germanic Hludwig, combining hlud, "fame", and wig, "battle": "famous in battle".
- ClydeBoyThe river, of uncertain origin.
- CobyUnisexOne who supplants, a Hebrew name.
- CodieUnisexA helpful person, from Irish Gaelic.
- CodyBoyA helpful person or descendant of Odo.
- CohenBoyA priest, from Hebrew.
- ColbertBoyFrom an English surname deriving from a Norman variant of the Old German Colobert.
- ColbyBoyFrom the Old Norse Koli, meaning "coal" or "dark", combined with býr, meaning "farm" or "settlement".
- ColeBoyFrom an English surname with origins in either an old abbreviation of Nicholas or the byname Cola.
- CollinsUnisexFrom a surname with either Irish or English roots, meaning "son of Colin" or deriving from the name Colin itself.
- ColombanoBoyFrom Latin Columbanus, an augmented form of columba meaning "dove", emphasising the bird or its qualities.
- ColsonBoyFrom the English surname meaning "son of Col", where Col is a short form or nickname.
- ColtBoyDerived from the English term describing a young horse, symbolising youth and vitality.
- ColterBoyFrom an English surname referring to someone who kept and tended young horses, derived from the Middle English colt.
- ColtonBoyFrom an English place name meaning "Cola's town" or "Cola's settlement".
- ColumbusBoyA Latinised form of the Italian surname Colombo, historically connected with the 15th-century maritime explorer…
- CômeBoyOrder or decorum, from the Greek word meaning order or proper arrangement.
- ConnellBoyHigh or strong, from Irish.
- ConnieUnisexSteady, constant, or well-advised.
- ConradBoyBrave counsel.
- ConstantBoySteadfast or faithful, from the Latin word meaning constant or unwavering.
- ConwayBoyForemost water, from Welsh.
- CooperBoyA maker or seller of wooden barrels and casks.
- CorbinBoyDark-haired, from French.
- CordellBoyA maker or seller of cord.
- CorentinBoyFrom Breton Kaourintin, possibly meaning "storm" or "hurricane", or alternatively from a Brythonic root meaning "love".
- CoreyBoyA name with Old Norse roots, whose original meaning remains unknown.
- CorinBoySpearman or warrior, from the Latin name Quirinus.
- CorneilleBoyFrench form of the Roman family name Cornelius, whose own root is uncertain and only loosely tied to Latin cornu…