CADE m English
From a surname which was originally derived from a nickname meaning "round" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally derived from a nickname meaning "round" in Old English.
CADEN m English (Modern)
Sometimes explained as a derivative of the Irish surname Caden, which is a reduced form of the Gaelic surname Mac Cadáin meaning "son of Cadán"... [more]
Sometimes explained as a derivative of the Irish surname Caden, which is a reduced form of the Gaelic surname Mac Cadáin meaning "son of Cadán"... [more]
CAIRO m English (Rare)
From the name of the city in Egypt, called القاهرة (al-Qahirah) in Arabic, meaning "the victorious".
From the name of the city in Egypt, called القاهرة (al-Qahirah) in Arabic, meaning "the victorious".
CALANTHE f English (Rare)
From the name of a type of orchid, ultimately meaning "beautiful flower", derived from Greek καλος (kalos) "beautiful" and ανθος(anthos) "flower".
From the name of a type of orchid, ultimately meaning "beautiful flower", derived from Greek καλος (kalos) "beautiful" and ανθος(anthos) "flower".
CALLAHAN m English
From a surname, the Anglicized form of the Irish Ó Ceallacháin, which means "descendent of CEALLACHÁN".
From a surname, the Anglicized form of the Irish Ó Ceallacháin, which means "descendent of CEALLACHÁN".
CALVIN m English
Derived from the French surname Chauvin, which was derived from chauve "bald"... [more]
Derived from the French surname Chauvin, which was derived from chauve "bald"... [more]
CAMDEN m English (Modern)
From a surname which was from a place name perhaps meaning "enclosed valley" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was from a place name perhaps meaning "enclosed valley" in Old English... [more]
CAMELLIA f English (Rare)
From the name of the flowering shrub, which was named for the botanist and missionary Georg Josef Kamel.
From the name of the flowering shrub, which was named for the botanist and missionary Georg Josef Kamel.
CAMERON m & f Scottish, English
From a Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose" from Gaelic cam "crooked" and sròn "nose".
From a Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose" from Gaelic cam "crooked" and sròn "nose".
CAMILLA f English, Italian, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Ancient Roman, Roman Mythology
Feminine form of CAMILLUS... [more]
Feminine form of CAMILLUS... [more]
CANDACE f English, Biblical, Biblical Latin
From the hereditary title of the queens of Ethiopia, as mentioned in Acts in the New Testament... [more]
From the hereditary title of the queens of Ethiopia, as mentioned in Acts in the New Testament... [more]
CAPRICE f English (Rare)
From the English word meaning "impulse", ultimately (via French) from Italian capriccio.
From the English word meaning "impulse", ultimately (via French) from Italian capriccio.
CAREY m & f Irish, English
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Ciardha meaning "descendent of CIARDHA".
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Ciardha meaning "descendent of CIARDHA".
CARLA f Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Catalan, English, German, Dutch
Feminine form of CARLO, CARLOS or CARL
Feminine form of CARLO, CARLOS or CARL
CARLISLE m English
From a surname which was derived from the name of a city in northern England... [more]
From a surname which was derived from the name of a city in northern England... [more]
CARMEL f English, Biblical, Biblical Latin
From the title of the Virgin Mary Our Lady of Carmel... [more]
From the title of the Virgin Mary Our Lady of Carmel... [more]
CARMEN f Spanish, English, Italian, Romanian
Medieval Spanish form of CARMEL influenced by the Latin word carmen "song"... [more]
Medieval Spanish form of CARMEL influenced by the Latin word carmen "song"... [more]
CAROLINA f Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English, Swedish
Latinate feminine form of CAROLUS... [more]
Latinate feminine form of CAROLUS... [more]
CAROLINE f French, English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch
French feminine form of CAROLUS
French feminine form of CAROLUS
CARRAN m English (Rare)
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Corraidhín meaning "descendent of CORRAIDHÍN".
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Corraidhín meaning "descendent of CORRAIDHÍN".
CARREEN f English (Rare)
Used by Margaret Mitchell in her novel 'Gone with the Wind' (1936), where it is a combination of CAROLINE and IRENE.
Used by Margaret Mitchell in her novel 'Gone with the Wind' (1936), where it is a combination of CAROLINE and IRENE.
CASEY m & f English, Irish
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Cathasaigh meaning "descendent of CATHASACH"... [more]
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Cathasaigh meaning "descendent of CATHASACH"... [more]
CASH m English
From an English occupational surname for a box maker, derived from Norman French casse meaning "case"... [more]
From an English occupational surname for a box maker, derived from Norman French casse meaning "case"... [more]
CASIMIR m English, French
English form of the Polish name Kazimierz, derived from the Slavic element kazic "to destroy" combined with mer "great" or mir"peace"... [more]
English form of the Polish name Kazimierz, derived from the Slavic element kazic "to destroy" combined with mer "great" or mir"peace"... [more]
CASSANDRA f English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From the Greek Κασσανδρα (Kassandra), which possibly meant "shining upon man", derived from κεκασμαι (kekasmai) "to shine" andανηρ (aner) "man" (genitive ανδρος)... [more]
From the Greek Κασσανδρα (Kassandra), which possibly meant "shining upon man", derived from κεκασμαι (kekasmai) "to shine" andανηρ (aner) "man" (genitive ανδρος)... [more]
CASSIDY f & m English (Modern)
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Caiside meaning "descendent of CAISIDE".
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Caiside meaning "descendent of CAISIDE".
CASSIUS m Ancient Roman, English
Roman family name which was possibly derived from Latin cassus "empty, vain"... [more]
Roman family name which was possibly derived from Latin cassus "empty, vain"... [more]
CECILIA f English, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Finnish, Dutch, German
Latinate feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, which was derived from Latin caecus "blind"... [more]
Latinate feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, which was derived from Latin caecus "blind"... [more]
CEDAR f English (Rare)
From the English word for the coniferous tree, derived (via Old French and Latin) from Greek κεδρος (kedros).
From the English word for the coniferous tree, derived (via Old French and Latin) from Greek κεδρος (kedros).
CEDRIC m English
Invented by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his novel 'Ivanhoe' (1819)... [more]
Invented by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his novel 'Ivanhoe' (1819)... [more]
CELANDINE f English (Rare)
From the name of the flower, which derives from Greek χελιδων (chelidon) "a swallow".
From the name of the flower, which derives from Greek χελιδων (chelidon) "a swallow".
CHAD m English
From the Old English name Ceadda which is of unknown meaning, possibly based on Welsh cad "battle"... [more]
From the Old English name Ceadda which is of unknown meaning, possibly based on Welsh cad "battle"... [more]
CHADWICK m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "dairy farm belonging to CHAD" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "dairy farm belonging to CHAD" in Old English.
CHALICE f English (Rare)
Means simply "chalice, goblet" from the English word, derived from Latin calix.
Means simply "chalice, goblet" from the English word, derived from Latin calix.
CHANDLER m English
From an occupational surname which meant "candle seller" in Middle English, ultimately from Old French.
From an occupational surname which meant "candle seller" in Middle English, ultimately from Old French.
CHANTAL f French, English, Dutch
From a French surname which was derived from a place name meaning "stony"... [more]
From a French surname which was derived from a place name meaning "stony"... [more]
CHARIS f Ancient Greek, English (Rare)
Derived from Greek χαρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness"... [more]
Derived from Greek χαρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness"... [more]
CHARISMA f English (Rare)
From the English word meaning "personal magnetism", ultimately derived from Greek χαρις (charis) "grace, kindness".
From the English word meaning "personal magnetism", ultimately derived from Greek χαρις (charis) "grace, kindness".
CHARITY f English
From the English word charity, ultimately derived from Late Latin caritas meaning "generous love", from Latin carus "dear, beloved"...[more]
From the English word charity, ultimately derived from Late Latin caritas meaning "generous love", from Latin carus "dear, beloved"...[more]
CHARLES m English, French
From the Germanic name Karl, which was derived from a Germanic word which meant "man"... [more]
From the Germanic name Karl, which was derived from a Germanic word which meant "man"... [more]
CHARLOTTE f French, English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch
French feminine diminutive of CHARLES... [more]
French feminine diminutive of CHARLES... [more]
CHARLTON m English
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "settlement of free men" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "settlement of free men" in Old English.
CHARMAINE f English
Meaning unknown, perhaps a combination of CHARMIAN or the English word charm with the aine suffix from LORRAINE... [more]
Meaning unknown, perhaps a combination of CHARMIAN or the English word charm with the aine suffix from LORRAINE... [more]
CHARMIAN f English (Rare)
Form of CHARMION used by Shakespeare in his play 'Antony and Cleopatra' (1606).
Form of CHARMION used by Shakespeare in his play 'Antony and Cleopatra' (1606).
CHASE m English
From a surname meaning "chase, hunt" in Middle English, originally a nickname for a huntsman.
From a surname meaning "chase, hunt" in Middle English, originally a nickname for a huntsman.
CHASTITY f English
From the English word chastity, which is ultimately from Latin castus "pure"... [more]
From the English word chastity, which is ultimately from Latin castus "pure"... [more]
CHELSEA f English
From the name of a district in London, originally derived from Old English and meaning "landing place for chalk or limestone"... [more]
From the name of a district in London, originally derived from Old English and meaning "landing place for chalk or limestone"... [more]
CHEROKEE f & m English (Rare)
Probably derived from the Creek word tciloki meaning "people of a different speech"... [more]
Probably derived from the Creek word tciloki meaning "people of a different speech"... [more]
CHESLEY m English
From a surname that was originally from a place name meaning "camp meadow" in Old English.
From a surname that was originally from a place name meaning "camp meadow" in Old English.
CHESTER m English
From a surname which originally belonged to a person who came from Chester, an old Roman settlement in Britain... [more]
From a surname which originally belonged to a person who came from Chester, an old Roman settlement in Britain... [more]
CHINA f English (Modern)
From the name of the Asian country, ultimately derived from Qin, the name of a dynasty that ruled there in the 3rd century BC.
From the name of the Asian country, ultimately derived from Qin, the name of a dynasty that ruled there in the 3rd century BC.
CHLOE f English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "green shoot" in Greek... [more]
Means "green shoot" in Greek... [more]
CHRIS m & f English, Dutch
Short form of CHRISTOPHER, CHRISTIAN, CHRISTINE, and other names that begin with Chris.
Short form of CHRISTOPHER, CHRISTIAN, CHRISTINE, and other names that begin with Chris.
CHRISTIAN m English, French, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
From the Medieval Latin name Christianus meaning "a Christian" (see CHRISTOS)... [more]
From the Medieval Latin name Christianus meaning "a Christian" (see CHRISTOS)... [more]
CHRISTINA f English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch
From Christiana, the Latin feminine form of CHRISTIAN... [more]
From Christiana, the Latin feminine form of CHRISTIAN... [more]
CHRISTINE f French, English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch
French form of CHRISTINA, as well as a variant in other languages.
French form of CHRISTINA, as well as a variant in other languages.
CHRISTOPHER m English
From the Late Greek name Χριστοφορος (Christophoros) meaning "bearing Christ", derived from Χριστος (Christos) combined withφερω (phero) "to bear, to carry"... [more]
From the Late Greek name Χριστοφορος (Christophoros) meaning "bearing Christ", derived from Χριστος (Christos) combined withφερω (phero) "to bear, to carry"... [more]
CHRYSANTA f English (Rare)
Shortened form of the word chrysanthemum, the name of a flowering plant, which means "golden flower" in Greek.
Shortened form of the word chrysanthemum, the name of a flowering plant, which means "golden flower" in Greek.
CLANCY m Irish, English (Rare)
From the Irish surname Mac Fhlannchaidh which means "son of Flannchadh"... [more]
From the Irish surname Mac Fhlannchaidh which means "son of Flannchadh"... [more]
CLARA f Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, English, Late Roman
Feminine form of the Late Latin name Clarus which meant "clear, bright, famous"... [more]
Feminine form of the Late Latin name Clarus which meant "clear, bright, famous"... [more]
CLARENCE m English
From the Latin title Clarensis which belonged to members of the British royal family... [more]
From the Latin title Clarensis which belonged to members of the British royal family... [more]
CLARITY f English (Rare)
Simply means "clarity, lucidity" from the English word, ultimately from Latin clarus "clear".
Simply means "clarity, lucidity" from the English word, ultimately from Latin clarus "clear".
CLARK m English
From an English surname meaning "cleric" or "scribe", from Old English clerec which originally meant "priest"... [more]
From an English surname meaning "cleric" or "scribe", from Old English clerec which originally meant "priest"... [more]
CLAUDIA f English, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Biblical, Ancient Roman
Feminine form of CLAUDIUS... [more]
Feminine form of CLAUDIUS... [more]
CLAY m English
From an English surname that originally referred to a person who lived near or worked with clay... [more]
From an English surname that originally referred to a person who lived near or worked with clay... [more]
CLAYTON m English
From a surname which was originally from an Old English place name meaning "clay settlement".
From a surname which was originally from an Old English place name meaning "clay settlement".
CLEMATIS f English (Rare)
From the English word for a type of flowering vine, ultimately derived from Greek κλημα (klema) "twig, branch".
From the English word for a type of flowering vine, ultimately derived from Greek κλημα (klema) "twig, branch".
CLEMENT m English
English form of the Late Latin name Clemens (or sometimes of its derivative Clementius) which meant "merciful, gentle"... [more]
English form of the Late Latin name Clemens (or sometimes of its derivative Clementius) which meant "merciful, gentle"... [more]
CLEVELAND m English
From a surname which was derived from an Old English place name meaning "hilly land"... [more]
From a surname which was derived from an Old English place name meaning "hilly land"... [more]
CLIFFORD m English
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "ford by a cliff" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "ford by a cliff" in Old English.
CLIFTON m English
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "settlement by a cliff" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "settlement by a cliff" in Old English.
CLINTON m English
From a surname which was originally from an Old English place name meaning "settlement on the River Glyme"... [more]
From a surname which was originally from an Old English place name meaning "settlement on the River Glyme"... [more]
CLIVE m English
From a surname meaning "cliff" in Old English, originally belonging to a person who lived near a cliff.
From a surname meaning "cliff" in Old English, originally belonging to a person who lived near a cliff.
CLOVER f English (Rare)
From the English word for the wild flower, ultimately deriving from Old English clafre.
From the English word for the wild flower, ultimately deriving from Old English clafre.
CODY m English, Irish
From the Gaelic surname Ó Cuidighthigh, which means "descendent of CUIDIGHTHEACH"... [more]
From the Gaelic surname Ó Cuidighthigh, which means "descendent of CUIDIGHTHEACH"... [more]
COHEN m English
From a common Jewish surname which was derived from Hebrew כֹּהֵן (kohen) meaning "priest"... [more]
From a common Jewish surname which was derived from Hebrew כֹּהֵן (kohen) meaning "priest"... [more]
COLBERT m English
From an English surname which was derived from a Norman form of the Germanic name COLOBERT.
From an English surname which was derived from a Norman form of the Germanic name COLOBERT.
COLBY m English
From a surname, originally from various English place names, derived from the Old Norse nickname Koli (meaning "coal, dark") and býr"town".
From a surname, originally from various English place names, derived from the Old Norse nickname Koli (meaning "coal, dark") and býr"town".
COLTON m English (Modern)
From an English surname which was originally from a place name meaning "COLA's town".
From an English surname which was originally from a place name meaning "COLA's town".
COMFORT f English (Rare)
From the English word comfort, ultimately from Latin confortare "to strengthen greatly", a derivative of fortis "strong"... [more]
From the English word comfort, ultimately from Latin confortare "to strengthen greatly", a derivative of fortis "strong"... [more]
CONNELL m English (Rare)
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Conaill meaning "descendent of CONALL".
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Conaill meaning "descendent of CONALL".
CONOR m Irish, English, Irish Mythology
Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Conchobhar which means "dog lover" or "wolf lover"... [more]
Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Conchobhar which means "dog lover" or "wolf lover"... [more]
CONRAD m English, German, Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic elements kuoni "brave" and rad "counsel"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements kuoni "brave" and rad "counsel"... [more]
CONWAY m English
From a surname which was derived from the name of the River Conwy, which possibly means "holy water" in Welsh.
From a surname which was derived from the name of the River Conwy, which possibly means "holy water" in Welsh.
CORA f English, German
Created by James Fenimore Cooper for his novel 'The Last of the Mohicans' (1826)... [more]
Created by James Fenimore Cooper for his novel 'The Last of the Mohicans' (1826)... [more]
CORAL f English
From the English word coral for the underwater skeletal deposits which can form reefs... [more]
From the English word coral for the underwater skeletal deposits which can form reefs... [more]
CORBIN m English
From a French surname which was derived from corbeau "raven", originally denoting a person who had dark hair... [more]
From a French surname which was derived from corbeau "raven", originally denoting a person who had dark hair... [more]
COREY m English
From a surname which was derived from the Old Norse given name Kóri, of unknown meaning... [more]
From a surname which was derived from the Old Norse given name Kóri, of unknown meaning... [more]
CORIANDER f English (Rare)
From the name of the spice, also called cilantro, which may ultimately be of Phoenician origin.
From the name of the spice, also called cilantro, which may ultimately be of Phoenician origin.
CORINNA f English, German, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Κοριννα (Korinna), which was derived from κορη (kore) "maiden"... [more]
Latinized form of the Greek name Κοριννα (Korinna), which was derived from κορη (kore) "maiden"... [more]
CORNELIA f English, Italian, German, Dutch, Romanian, Ancient Roman
Feminine form of CORNELIUS... [more]
Feminine form of CORNELIUS... [more]
CORNELIUS m Ancient Roman, English, Dutch, German, Biblical
Roman family name which possibly derives from the Latin element cornu "horn"... [more]
Roman family name which possibly derives from the Latin element cornu "horn"... [more]
CORRIE f English, Dutch
Diminutive of CORINNA, CORA, CORNELIA and other names starting with Cor... [more]
Diminutive of CORINNA, CORA, CORNELIA and other names starting with Cor... [more]
COURTNEY f & m English
From an aristocratic English surname which was derived either from the French place name Courtenay (originally a derivative of the personal name Curtenus, itself derived from Latin curtus "short") or else from a Norman nickname meaning "short nose"... [more]
From an aristocratic English surname which was derived either from the French place name Courtenay (originally a derivative of the personal name Curtenus, itself derived from Latin curtus "short") or else from a Norman nickname meaning "short nose"... [more]
CRAIG m Scottish, English
From a Scottish surname which was derived from Gaelic creag meaning "crag" or "rocks", originally indicating a person who lived near a crag.
From a Scottish surname which was derived from Gaelic creag meaning "crag" or "rocks", originally indicating a person who lived near a crag.
CRAWFORD m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "crow ford" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "crow ford" in Old English.
CREIGHTON m English (Rare)
From a surname which was derived from a place name, originally from Gaelic crioch "border" combined with Old English tun "town".
From a surname which was derived from a place name, originally from Gaelic crioch "border" combined with Old English tun "town".
CRISPIN m English (Rare)
From the Roman cognomen Crispinus which was derived from the name CRISPUS... [more]
From the Roman cognomen Crispinus which was derived from the name CRISPUS... [more]
CROFTON m English (Rare)
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "town with a small enclosed field" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "town with a small enclosed field" in Old English.
CRYSTAL f English
From the English word crystal for the clear, colourless glass, sometimes cut into the shape of a gemstone... [more]
From the English word crystal for the clear, colourless glass, sometimes cut into the shape of a gemstone... [more]
CULLEN m English
From a surname which was derived from an Old French form of Cologne, the name of a city in Germany.
From a surname which was derived from an Old French form of Cologne, the name of a city in Germany.
CUTHBERT m English (Rare)
Derived from the Old English elements cuæ "famous" and beorht "bright"... [more]
Derived from the Old English elements cuæ "famous" and beorht "bright"... [more]
CYAN f English (Rare)
From the English word meaning "greenish blue", ultimately derived from Greek κυανος (kyanos).
From the English word meaning "greenish blue", ultimately derived from Greek κυανος (kyanos).
CYNTHIA f English, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κυνθια (Kynthia) which means "woman from Kynthos"... [more]
Latinized form of Greek Κυνθια (Kynthia) which means "woman from Kynthos"... [more]
CYRIL m English, Czech, Slovak, French
From the Greek name Κυριλλος (Kyrillos) which was derived from Greek κυριος (kyrios) "lord"... [more]
From the Greek name Κυριλλος (Kyrillos) which was derived from Greek κυριος (kyrios) "lord"... [more]
CYRUS m English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From Κυρος (Kyros), the Greek form of the Persian name Kūrush, which may mean "far sighted" or "young"... [more]
From Κυρος (Kyros), the Greek form of the Persian name Kūrush, which may mean "far sighted" or "young"... [more]
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