Cade is a surname with three separate English origins. It may be from an Old English first name which originally denoted something round or lumpy and swollen. Cade may also be derived from the Middle English word for barrel, thus denoting a barrel-maker.
The meaning and origin of Caden is unknown, though it is possible that it is derived from a Gaelic surname ultimately meaning "battle."
A respelling of the name Caden.
In the Old Testament, Caleb and Joshua were among the Israelites who left Egypt for Canaan with Moses. They were the only two who lived to see the promised land. Caleb is sometimes translated as "faithful" or "loyal," probably because a dog displays the
Callum was the 13th most popular boy's name in the UK in 2006, but is extremely rare in the US.
Originally a French surname; based on the Picard dialect form of the word 'chauve' meaning 'bald'.
John Calvin was a church reformer of the 16th century, after whom the Christian group Calvinism is named. Calvinists believe in predestinati
A place name used as both surname and, occasionally, first name, possibly meaning 'winding valley'. Camden is a famously bohemian area of London.
The surname of a Scottish clan now also used as a first name. The meaning is unsure, but the name is often taken to be derived from 'cam' (crooked) and 'beul' (mouth).
Camren is a modern invention, inspired by the surname Cameron.
Camron is a modern form of Cameron, used mostly in the US.
Old fashioned German spelling variant of Karl.
Carlos I of Portugal was the penultimate King there. He was assassinated in 1908, along with his son and heir. Carlos Slim Helú is a Mexican businessman, he has recently been reported as the richest man in the world.
Carlos was the 11th mos
Many Western U.S. cities and towns are called "Carson" after American explorer and frontiersman Kit Carson.
In English, a "carter" is someone who carries materials in a cart. Carter is a common English surname, though it has recently gained popularity as boys' first name in English-speaking countries. As a surname, famous bearers include US President Jimmy Car
At first a placename based on the Celtic name of a nearby river it later made the transfer to surname and finally in the twentieth century to given name.
Cecil is either a deriviation of the Roman family name Caecilius, or from the Welsh word 'seissylt' (sixth), given to the sixth child.
First used in Sir Walter Scott's "Ivanhoe." Possibly derived from a celtic word meaning "first choice."
Cedric the Entertainer is an American comedian, and Cedric Diggory is a character in the Harry Potter series. The Nissan Cedric is a lu
Chad is a country in central Africa. Lake Chad is a large wetland area in the country.
St Chad was an early English saint, who was Bishop of Northumbria and later Bishop of Mercia.
Name composed of the Old-English element 'ceadda' and the Germanic 'rijk'. The latter is one of the most common Germanic name elements and has been associated with 'powerful, might' but the meaning of 'ceadda' is uncertain.
Chandler was a main character on the popular American television show "Friends".
From the Germanic word karl meaning "free man", akin to Old English ceorl "man".
Charles is the French form of the name. There have been ten French kings named Charles, including Charlemagne (Charles the Great). Under Charlemagne's rule the Frankis
Charlie is very popular as a stand-alone name in the UK, rated 6h in 2007 (Charles came in at 52nd). It was ranked only 337th in the US.
Charlie is also used occasionally as a nickname for the feminine name Charlotte, or other female "Char"
In English, to "chase" means to hunt or pursue. Until about twenty years ago, Chase was encountered most frequently as a surname; it is now among the top 100 names for boys in the U.S.
Chester is rarely used in modern times, although it is probably due for a comeback. Chet or Chas/Chaz are common nicknames for Chester. It is also found as a surname, where it likely originated designating someone who lived near or worked in a camp, fort
Nickname for Chris-names.
A nickname for Chris-names used in various regions in the world. It is the name of a landscape artist as well.
Variant form that charted on the American top 1000 names in 1989.
Variant form of Christopher rarely found.
From the Greek 'christos' (the annointed one, Christ) and 'phero' (I carry). Christopher is the patron saint of travellers and, according to the legend, Christopher carried the young Jesus across a river. Another famous bearer of the name is the explorer
Based on Clarensis, a Latinisation which meant 'of Clare' or 'property of Clare'. It was the name of a dukedom created in 1362 by king Edward III for his son Lionel. The dukedom was named for the heiress of the Clare family whom Lionel married. Clarence c
Clark is a common surname and appears in several American place names. It was the middle name of 31st American President, Herbert Clark Hoover.
Clark Gable was an Academy-award winning actor, famous for his role of Rhett Butler in 'Gone wit
English habituation surname that became, at one point, popular to use as a first name. Currently, Cleveland is well known as the most populous city in the state of Ohio, as well as being home to the Rock and Toll Hall of Fame.
Famous bearer
Could also mean 'fence settlement' from old English.
Famous bearers include American President Bill Clinton and his wife, Secretary of State, Hilary Rodham Clinton, funk musician George Clinton.
A river in Scotland. The Gaelic name is Cluaidh.
It may mean "warm" as in Welsh clyd, "snug", or perhaps it has the more appropriate meaning of "powerful enough to be heard from a distance".
An anglicised form of one of the Gaelic surnames 'Ó Cuidighthigh' (descendant of Cuidighthigh - originally a byname for a helpful person) or 'Mac Óda' (son of Óda).
Coen (more frequently spelled Koen) is used as a independant given name as well.
Cohen is either a Jewish surname from the Hebrew 'kohen' (priest) or an anglicised Irish surname from 'Ó Cadhan' (descendant of Cadhan).
Cohen is not a personal name in Hebrew. In the Jewish faith, a kohen is assumed to be a direct male de
Colby is perhaps best known for being the name of a type of cheese, first made in Colby, Wisconsin. It is also the name of small liberal-arts college in the U.S.
Perhaps came into first-name use as a nickname for Nicholas. Cole is also a common surname, derived from the Old English "cola," meaning "coal." Perhaps the most well-known Cole in history is "Old King Cole," the subject of an English nursery-rhyme.
Coleman is a name and (more commonly) a surname with several different origins. As both an Irish and an English surname it is derived through Old Irish from the Latin 'columba' ('dove'). It can also be an anglicization of the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Clumhá
Colin may also have originated as a nickname for Nicholas. Famous bearers include former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, golfer Colin Montgomerie and actors Colin Baker, Colin Farrell and Colin Firth.
The name is particularly popular o
"Colt" can be used as a nickname for Colton.
"Colt" is also a well known U.S. firearms manufacturer.
"Colten" or "Colton" is a place name - Cola was an Old English name.
"Colten" or "Colton" is a place name. "Coal town" is one likely translation, but many places called Colton originated as "Cola's town," where Cola was an Old English first name.
Conor is particularly popular in Ireland - it was the 3rd most popular name there in 2006.
Conrad is Lord Byron's wily Greek pirate in "The Corsair" (1814).
It is also the name of a minor character in Shakespeare's play "Much Ado About Nothing."
There have been five German kings named Conrad, and several saints.
In 'Le Morte Darthur' by Thomas Malory, the Holy Grail is found in the Castle of Corbin or Corbenic.
Corbin Bleu is an American actor.
Respelling of the Spanish surname Cordero. More commonly found as a surname. The surname was an occupational one adopted by families who made their living as sheperds.
More commonly found as a surname. The surname was an occupational one adopted by families who made their living as sheperds.
The name of an ancient Roman gens (family). Its origin isn't certain, but it is believed to come from the Latin 'cornu' (horn).
Pope Cornelius was pope between 251 and 253 AD. Cornelius the centurion is considered to be the first Gentile co
A nickname derived from Cornelius but an English surname with both an English and French etymology as well. The surname has the same origin as Cornelius. They are both from the Latin 'cornu' or 'horn'. Cornell could be related to the French Corneille as w
Of Spanish origin but not in use as a firstname in Spanish speaking countries.
A craig or a crag is a rocky hill or mountain. A crag and tail formation is formed when a glacier passes over resilient rock (usually of the igneous kind - granite, for example) which cannot be eroded. The rock is left protruding from the terrain. An exam
Modern English respelling of the traditional form Christopher.
Also commonly found used as a surname.
Cullen is the surname of the lead characters, the Cullen family, of Stephenie Meyer's 'Twilight' series of novels.
Transferred use of the surname. It serves as a short form for the names Curtis and Conrad as well.
The name Cyrus is derived from either the Persian word "kurush," which may relate to the sun, or "kuru", which relates to throne.
Cyrus the Great was the first Persian ruler; he conquered Babylon, and is known Biblically for releasing the
Cadence means flow or rhythm as applied to language, music, or movement. In music, a cadence is a sequence of notes which indicates the end of a phrase. In the military, a cadence is a chant performed while marching or drilling. This noun has recently be
Caitlyn is a modern respelling of the traditional Irish Caitlin.
A nickname for Cal-names such as Calandra, Calanthe, Calista etc.
Calla is a botanical name derived from the calla lily. "Calla" is probably taken from the Greek "kallos," beautiful.
Nickname for Cal- names.
Camilla was the name of a legendary female warrior who chose to fight against Aeneas when he landed in Italy, and was killed on the battlefield. She one of the few strong female characters in Vergil's Aeneid.
Camillus and camilla were two
A nickname for Car-names such as Caroline or Carlotta.
Most probably a form of Cara; which means beloved. It could also be a form of Catherine through Carin in which case it would mean 'pure'.
A modern feminine form of Carl or a pet form of names such as Carlene. Also often found as a surname.
A modern feminine form of Carl or a pet form of names such as Carlene.
A modern feminine form of Carl or a pet form of names such as Carlene.
A modern feminine form of Carl or a pet form of names such as Carlene.
To create this name the spelling of Carmel was altered to fit the Latin noun 'carmen' (song). Carmen is the name of a famous opera by Bizet.
Carmen Electra (born Tara Leigh Patrick), is an American glamor model, actress, television personal
Feminine form of the Latin Carolus, from the name Charles.
It is now the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese cognate of the name.
The states of North and South Carolina in the USA were named after King Charles I of England.
French cognate of Carolina. It was borne by Caroline Brunswick, queen consort to King George IV, Caroline of Brandenburg-Ansbach, queen consort to King George II and by Lady Caroline Lamb, mistress of the poet Lord Byron. "Sweet Caroline" is the name of
Variation on Caroline under influence of Lynn.
A nickname to Car-names such as Caroline, Carissa, etc. Also may be used as a name in its own right, perhaps as a alternate spelling to Kerry.
Alternative spelling of Carin, Karin under influence of the recent trend of replacing i's with y's.
From the Welsh 'câr' (love).
Feminine form of the Roman family name Cassius. It may also be derived from the name of the flowering spice tree of the same name (also sometimes known as Senna).
Nickname for Cass- names such as Cassandra.
Catalina is an island off the coast of California. It is also the name of a type of salad dressing. Femine form of the male Romanian Catalin.
Cate is a nickname for Catherine. Academy award winning actress Cate Blanchett was born Catherine Elise Blanchett.
A French form of Katherine commonly used in English. Catherine is the name of several important Christian saints, and has been used by European royal families for centuries.
Spelling variant of Catherine.
Nickname for Catherine.
Catrina is an anglicised form of Catríona, a Scottish and Irish form of Katherine.
Variant spelling of Cecilia. Cecelia Ahern is an Irish author and daughter of current Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern.
Saint Cecilia, patroness of music, was martyred in the third century. Cécilia Sarkozy is the wife of current French president Nicolas Sarkozy.
From the Latin 'caelestis' which means 'heavenly', 'divine'. It is spelt Céleste in French.
For a long time, Celeste has been more bestowed on boys than on girls, probably taken as a variant of Célestin. The trend was reversed first in Eng
Celia might be a short form of Cecilia, from the Latin meaning "blind".
Celia is also an Italian and Spanish name derived from the Latin 'caelum' meaning "heaven".
In Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' Celia is the daughter of D
Polish form of Selene.
It is also a variant of the French Céline; as well as a diminutive form of the Italian Celia.
Respelling of Carys.
Variant transcription of Hannah.
Respelling of Chanel.
At first a French family name. It came into use as a first name at the beginning of the 20th century.
A spelling variant on Chantal.
A modern respelling of Chantal.
The name of a wife of the Greek god Hephaestus. A Charis was also a member of the Charites, or Graces, goddesses who represented the most favorable qualities of women.
Variant of Charlotte under influence of Elizabeth.
Charlize Theron is a South African actress and model.
Charlotte is a feminine form of the name Charles; though often interpreted as "woman" or "feminine," Charlotte might equally be interpreted as "masculine." Many texts reconcile these differences by defining Charlotte as "strong woman." Whilst moderately
Chasity, a misspelling of the name Chastity, has become quite popular in its own right in the U.S.
Chastity first gained popularity among the Puritans of England and the American colonies; it is one of the few virtue names that has survived to modern times.
Chelsea is a district of London, England and the name of several places in the States. A Chelsea Bun is a type of cake, formed in the shape of a spiral and made of a yeast dough with a sweet glaze.
A famous bearer is Chelsea Clinton, daught
A modern respelling of Chelsea.
Respelling of the place name Chelsea.
Modern respelling of Chelsea.
From the French term of endearment 'chérie', as in 'ma chérie' (my dear, my beloved).
Respelling of Cerise.
Cherise is not used as a firstname among French speaking people.
A spelling variant of Cheyenne; which is a Native American tribe.
China is a country in eastern Asia. Approximately one fifth of the world's population lives in China.
The English term "China" likely derives from a corruption of the name Qin. The Qin Dynasty ruled China for a brief period in the second
From the Spanish 'chica' which means 'little one'.
Nickname for feminine Chris- names.
Nickname for feminine Christ- names.
Saint Christina the Astonishing was born in 1150. She had a near-death experience in which she claimed to have seen heaven, hell and purgatory.
Christina of Sweden was queen regnant of Sweden during the 17th century. She abdicated after con
Nickname for feminine Christ- names.
Popular respelling of the placename China.
Ciara is an Irish name derived from the Irish Gaelic word "ciar," meaning "dark." It is traditionally pronounced "KEER ah," with a hard K. This name is the original version of the anglicised variants Keira and Kira. In the US, Ciara is frequently prono
Variant spelling of Ciara.
The Spanish word for heaven. Some have used this word as a name.
Alternative spelling of Ciara.
A modern misspelling of the name Sierra, possibly influenced by the Irish name Ciara (pronounced "KEER uh")
The origins and meaning for this name are unknown. Very well could be nothing more than a phoenetic pronunciation of the initials "C. G."
It is doubtless that the popularity of this name, which showed up on the US popularity charts in the e
Cindy can be a nickname for either Cynthia or Lucinda.
The English form of the Greek byname for the goddess Artemis.
Phonetic respelling of the Aztec Citlali.
"Claire" is the French feminine adjective for "clear."
Claire is the name of a computer programming language; "Claire's" is a well-known accessories store in the U.S and UK. Famous bearers include actress Claire Danes and US senator Claire
Clara is a town in Offaly, in the middle of Ireland. Famous Claras include American nurse Clara Barton (born Clarissa Barton) who organized the American Red Cross, and German pianist Clara Schumann, wife of the Romantic composer Robert Schumann.
From the Latin 'clarus' (bright, clear distinguished).
Clare is a county in south-west Ireland. Saint Clare of Assisi was a follower of St Francis. She formed the Poor Clares order.
Clare Short and Clare Martin are politici
St Claudia was supposedly the mother of the second pope, Linus. Claudia Schiffer is a German supermodel, and Claudia Winkleman is a British TV presenter. The real first name of 'Lady Bird' Johnson (wife of US President Lyndon Johnson) was Claudia.
Coco was the nickname of fashion designer Coco Chanel (born as Gabrielle Chanel). Coco Arquette is the daughter of actors Courtney Cox and David Arquette.
In France, Coco is a common name for parrots, in reference to the sounds they make.
Respelling of Cody.
From the Irish 'colleen' meaning 'girl'. It is not used as a given name in Ireland; the popularity of the name seems to originate in North America. It also enjoys considerable popularity in Australia.
Nickname for Con- names.
From the Latin 'consolare', 'solace'. The name originates from the practice of using the names of festivals in honour of the Virgin Mary as given names. This name has particular Spanish roots.
From the Greek 'korè' meaning 'girl'. The term 'korè' was used for certain female statues in ancient Greek sculpture. Her male counterpart was the so-called 'kouros'.
In Greek mythology Cora was a byname of the goddess Persephone and it was the na
The meaning of this name is uncertain but there might be a relation with Cora.
Corals are marine organisms from that exist as small sea anemone-like polyps, typically in colonies of many identical individuals.
Short form of the name Cora.
Corinne Bailey Rae is an English singer-songwriter. Corinne Robinson was the younger sister American president Theodore Roosevelt, and aunt of Eleanor Roosevelt. The name was particularly popular in France in the 1960s.
Diminuative for any feminine name starting with 'Cor' such as Corrine, Coral, Corabel, Cordelia, etc.
Many English speakers became familiar with this name through the Whoopi Goldberg movie "Corrina, Corrina."
Modern respelling of Kristin or Kristen which first became popular in the early 1970's.
A variant of Christina, used predominantly by those of Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish origin.
Derived from the Greek "krystallos," "ice."
In ancient times Cynthia was a cult title of the Greek god Apollo (from Mount Kynthos on Delos, the island on which Apollo was born) and not used as a girl's first name. The Latin elegist Propertius did write love poetry to a woman called Cynthia, but he
Cain has four separate origins. From the Hebrew, it means 'a spear'. In Jewish, Christian and Islamic tradition, Cain was the world's first murderer. In Welsh Cain is a feminine name meaning 'beautiful' or 'fair' (this usage is completely unrelated to the
Cameron is used both as a surname and a given name; the Camerons are a clan from the Scottish Highlands. The name is believed to be from the Gaelic 'cam' (crooked) and 'srón' (nose).
Cameron Crowe is a film director, and Cameron Mackintosh
Camille is a unisex name in French-speaking contexts, but is generally feminine in the English-speaking world.
Camillus and camilla were two Latin nouns designating children helping at religious services, much like altar boys. These young b
Modern respelling of the Scottish clan name Cameron.
Carol was occasionally used as a boys' name in the early twentieth century, but it is almost exclusively feminine today. It may come directly from the Latin "Carolus," or it may simply be a shortened form of Caroline.
Two examples of it be
Casey was first used as an honorary nickname for American folk hero Jonathan 'Casey' Jones. He acquired his nickname from his birthplace, Cayce, in Kentucky. Casey is also a last name, an anglicised form of the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Cathasaigh. This mean
Anglicised form of the Gaelic surname Ó Caiside ('descendant of Caiside'). This surname is currently also used as a first name for both genders. It was the surname of Wild West bank and train robber Butch Cassidy, and American singer Eva Cassidy.
In Hinduism, a son of Krishna and a name of Lakshmi.
Nickname for Chris- names.
A Christian is someone who follows the religion of Christianity, based upon the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Christian is the main character of John Bunyan's 'The Pilgrim's Progress', which is a Christian allegory.
Famous peopl
In France Claude is used for both sexes.
Famous male bearers of the name include Claude Debussy, 19th-century composer, and Claude François, French singer of the 1960s and 1970s.
Famous female bearers of the name include Queen Claud
Cleo is a nickname for the Greek Cleopatra (f) or Cleopas (m), used for both sexes. In some cases it is a respelling of Clio, but Clio is really a separate name. Cléo de Merode was a famous prima ballerina at the end of the twentieth century.
A nickname for Jacob used for both sexes.
Derived from the Irish surname of debated origin.
It may be derived from the Germanic first name Godfrey (God's peace), and may have been encouraged by the Gaelic 'cuairteoir' (visitor).
It might also come from the Gaelic 'coire' (a cauldro
A spelling variation of the male name Corey. As a female name it is a nickname of a Cor- name such as Cornelia or Cora.
Courtney or Courtenay came to England with the Norman Conquest in 1066. There various places in Northern France named Courtenay, as well as the Courtenay family being an important dynasty in the Middle Ages, both in France and in England, where they are