Baby Names That Start With C
2680 baby names beginning with the letter C — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with C, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Candace#3648 in the U.S.From Kandake, the dynastic title of the queens of the ancient Kingdom of Kush (Nubia/Ethiopia) ▶Conley#3649 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Conghaile, 'descendant of Conghal' — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a valor element — use▶Cerenity#3697 in the U.S.C-spelling of Serenity — from Latin serenus, 'calm, peaceful, clear' — a modern virtue name▶Candy#3758 in the U.S.Pet form of Candace — the royal title of ancient Kush, 'queen mother' — and the sweet word itse▶Clarabel#3770 in the U.S.Clarabel joins Clara, from Latin clarus, 'bright' or 'clear,' with the French belle, 'beautiful▶Captola#3810 in the U.S.Captola is a rare early-twentieth-century American name, almost certainly a form of Capitola. T▶Codi#3823 in the U.S.-i spelling of Cody — from Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one' — leaning fema▶Cornelia#3824 in the U.S.Feminine of Cornelius — a great Roman clan name, likely from cornu, 'horn' — borne by Rome's ex▶Crosby#3825 in the U.S.From Old Norse kross-byr, 'village with crosses' — an English surname with crooner-cool, here f▶Callista#3889 in the U.S.From Greek kallista, 'most beautiful' — the superlative of kallos, 'beauty'; double-l classic f▶Cayla#3890 in the U.S.C-spelling of Kayla — read as Hebrew kelilah, 'crown', or via Katherine's 'pure'▶Celestia#3891 in the U.S.From Latin caelestis, 'heavenly, celestial' — an elaborated form of Celeste▶Ciela#3892 in the U.S.Modern feminine coinage on Spanish/Italian cielo, 'sky, heaven' — Latin caelum▶Cielle#3893 in the U.S.Feminine -elle styling of French ciel, 'sky, heaven' — Latin caelum▶Cuca#3945 in the U.S.Cuca is a Spanish affectionate pet name rather than a formal given name. It is most often a nic▶Congetta#3950 in the U.S.Congetta is a dialect spelling of Concetta, an Italian name meaning 'conception', honoring the ▶Cairo#3965 in the U.S.From Arabic al-Qahira, 'the victorious' — Egypt's capital, named for Mars the conqueror; here f▶Calypso#3966 in the U.S.From Greek kalypto, 'to conceal' — the nymph who kept Odysseus seven years; also the Caribbean ▶Carolynn#3967 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Carolyn — the Caroline line, feminine of Charles, 'free man/woman'▶Celestine#3968 in the U.S.From Latin Caelestinus — caelestis, 'heavenly' — borne by five popes and a sky-blue mineral▶Chavy#3969 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form of Chava — Hebrew Chavah, 'life', the first woman (Eve)▶Cheryl#3970 in the U.S.20th-century blend of Cherie ('darling') with the -yl of Beryl — 'beloved', mid-century beloved▶Citlaly#3971 in the U.S.-y spelling of Citlali — Nahuatl citlalin, 'star' — a proud Aztec-heritage name▶Corinna#3972 in the U.S.From Greek Korinna, a diminutive of kore, 'maiden' — the name of an ancient poet▶Corrie#3973 in the U.S.Pet form of Cora ('maiden', from Greek kore) — also the Scottish corrie, a mountain hollow▶Chakakhan#3988 in the U.S.Chakakhan is a tribute name that joins the stage name of the American singer Chaka Khan into a ▶Camari#4043 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -ari sound family (Amari, Kamari); no single fixed root▶Caterina#4044 in the U.S.Italian form of Catherine — Greek katharos, 'pure'▶Chasity#4045 in the U.S.Spelling of Chastity — from Latin castitas, 'purity, chastity' — a virtue-name▶Cledith#4065 in the U.S.Cledith reads as a built name, pairing a Cle- sound with the -dith ending of Edith or Meredith;▶Calianna#4120 in the U.S.Blend of Cali (Greek kallos, 'beauty') with Anna (Hebrew 'grace'); construction modern▶Charisma#4121 in the U.S.From Greek charisma, 'gift of grace, divine favor' — magnetic charm and appeal▶Callyn#4198 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cal- opening (Callan/caol, 'slender') to the -lyn ending; no single fi▶Carsen#4199 in the U.S.-en spelling of Carson — a Scottish/Irish surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dweller' or from ▶Caydence#4200 in the U.S.Cay- spelling of Cadence — from Latin cadentia, 'a falling; rhythm, flow'▶Clarabelle#4201 in the U.S.Blend of Clara — Latin 'bright, clear' — with French belle, 'beautiful'▶Coralynn#4202 in the U.S.Blend of Coral (or Cora, 'maiden') with the -lynn ending — sea-coral and maiden echoes▶Crimson#4203 in the U.S.From the English word crimson, a deep red — ultimately from Arabic qirmiz, the kermes insect dy▶Caroleann#4249 in the U.S.Caroleann is a compound name joining Carole and Ann. Carole is a feminine form of Charles, from▶Charolette#4293 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Charlotte — French feminine of Charles, Germanic 'free man' — 'little free ▶Chizuko#4313 in the U.S.Chizuko is a Japanese girls' name, written here in romaji. A common reading joins chi, meaning ▶Chiyeko#4351 in the U.S.Chiyeko is a Japanese girl's name from an older romanization, ending in -ko, 'child,' a very co▶Chiyoko#4352 in the U.S.Chiyoko is a Japanese girl's name; chiyo means 'a thousand generations' or 'eternal', and the -▶Chimamanda#4386 in the U.S.From Igbo Chimamanda, 'my God/personal spirit (chi) will never fall/fail'▶Corrine#4387 in the U.S.Spelling of Corinne/Corinna — from Greek kore, 'maiden, young woman'▶Covie#4428 in the U.S.A short modern name with no documented source. It echoes the English word cove (a small shelter▶Christian#4479 in the U.S.From Latin Christianus, 'a Christian, follower of Christ' (from Greek Christos, 'anointed'); he▶Collier#4480 in the U.S.From an English occupational surname — Collier, 'a coal miner or charcoal maker'; here for girl▶Cameran#4565 in the U.S.-an spelling of Cameron — from Scottish Gaelic cam sron, 'crooked nose' (a clan name); here for▶Chizaram#4566 in the U.S.From Igbo Chizaram, 'God answered me; God has answered my prayer'▶Christie#4567 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Christy — a pet form of Christine/Christina, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'▶Clair#4568 in the U.S.Spelling of Claire — from Latin clarus, 'clear, bright, famous'▶Cailee#4667 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kaylee/Kayleigh (a Kay- + -lee blend, sometimes linked to Irish caol, 's▶Calina#4668 in the U.S.From Slavic Kalina, 'the viburnum/snowball-tree berry'; also a Catalina/Katherine echo, 'pure';▶Carys#4669 in the U.S.From Welsh caru, 'to love' — 'love, beloved'▶Caylani#4670 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cay-/Kai sound to the -lani ending ('heaven'); no single fixed root▶Cayleigh#4671 in the U.S.Spelling of Kayleigh — linked to the Gaelic ceilidh, 'a festive gathering/dance', or 'slender';▶Cherry#4672 in the U.S.From the word cherry — Old French cherise — the sweet red fruit/blossom; also a pet form of Cha▶Coralee#4673 in the U.S.Compound of Cora ('maiden', Greek; or coral) and Lee ('meadow, clearing'); routes layered▶Cree#4674 in the U.S.From the Cree — a major Indigenous people of Canada (from French Cris, a shortening of Kristine▶Cleopha#4675 in the U.S.Cleopha is a feminine form linked to Cleopas or Cleophas, a Greek name understood as 'glory of ▶Chlora#4729 in the U.S.Chlora draws on the Greek chlor- root, which carries the sense of 'green, pale-green, fresh and▶Cliffie#4742 in the U.S.Cliffie is a diminutive drawn from the Old English place-and-family names Clifford ('ford by a ▶Corda#4748 in the U.S.Corda most plausibly draws on the Latin/Italian corda, 'cord, string' (the same root as chord a▶Cloma#4765 in the U.S.Cloma is a rare early-twentieth-century American girl's name of uncertain origin. It reads most▶Calaya#4780 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kalea ('bright, beautiful', Hawaiian) and Calla (the lily); no single fi▶Candice#4781 in the U.S.From Candace — the dynastic title of the queens of ancient Kush (Nubia/Ethiopia); meaning possi▶Carmel#4782 in the U.S.From Hebrew karmel, 'garden, orchard; fruitful field' — Mount Carmel; here for girls▶Choyce#4783 in the U.S.Spelling of Choice — from Old French chois, 'a choice; the select, the best, the chosen'; here ▶Cing#4784 in the U.S.From Zomi/Chin (Myanmar) — a common name element, often glossed 'lord, honored, blessed'; meani▶Circe#4785 in the U.S.From Greek Kirke — possibly 'bird, hawk', or 'to secure/bind'; the enchantress goddess of Greek▶Codie#4786 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Cody — from Irish O'Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one'; here for gir▶Calli#4898 in the U.S.Pet form of Calliope/Callista — from Greek kallos, 'beauty' — 'beautiful, most beautiful'▶Carmyn#4899 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Carmen — from Hebrew karmel, 'garden, orchard', or Latin carmen, 'song'; routes▶Chance#4900 in the U.S.From the word chance — Old French cheance, 'fortune, luck, a fortunate happening' (from Latin c▶Chizara#4901 in the U.S.From Igbo Chi, 'God', plus a 'answer/respond' element — 'may God answer; God answers prayers'▶Ciel#4902 in the U.S.From French ciel, 'the sky, heaven' (from Latin caelum)▶Cody#4903 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one'; here for girls▶Cozette#4904 in the U.S.Z-spelling of Cosette — a French pet name, 'little thing/darling' (possibly from Cosima/Nicolet▶Clella#4984 in the U.S.Clella is an uncommon early-1900s girls' name of uncertain formation. The most likely reading i▶Cleone#4995 in the U.S.Cleone draws on the Greek kleos, 'glory' — the same root as Cleo and Cleon — and matches the na▶Cielita#5018 in the U.S.Cielita is a Spanish endearment name, the diminutive of cielo ('sky, heaven'), so it means 'lit▶Caelynn#5032 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cae-/Kay- sound (echoing Cael/Kayla) to the -lynn ending; no single fi▶Cailynn#5033 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cai-/Kay- sound (echoing Cailin, Irish 'a girl', and Kayla) to the -ly▶Cate#5034 in the U.S.C-spelling short form of Kate — from Katherine, linked to Greek katharos, 'pure'▶Celestina#5035 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish diminutive of Celeste/Celestina — from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly, of the sky'▶Citlalli#5036 in the U.S.From Nahuatl citlalli, 'a star'▶Clarisse#5037 in the U.S.French form of Clarissa/Clarice — an elaboration of Clara, from Latin clarus, 'bright, clear, f▶Coralyn#5038 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Coral (the sea coral, from Greek korallion) to the -lyn ending (echoing ▶Cristy#5039 in the U.S.C-/-i spelling of Christy — a pet form of Christine/Christina, from Latin Christiana, 'a Christ▶Clothilde#5085 in the U.S.Clothilde is a French form of the Germanic Chlothild, from hlod, 'glory, fame', and hild, 'batt▶Calleigh#5162 in the U.S.-eigh spelling of Callie/Cali — from Greek kallos, 'beauty' (via names like Calliope/Calista), ▶Camora#5163 in the U.S.Modern coinage with a Ca- opening and -mora ending (echoing Kamora/Kamaria, 'moonlight'); no si▶Camri#5164 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Camryn/Cameron ('crooked nose', Scottish) and Camri/Camry; no single fix▶Candelaria#5165 in the U.S.From Spanish Candelaria — 'Candlemas; the candles' (a title of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Can▶Cataleyah#5166 in the U.S.Spelling of Cataleya/Catalea — from the cattleya orchid (named for horticulturist William Cattl▶Cohen#5167 in the U.S.From the Jewish surname Cohen — from Hebrew kohen, 'a priest' (a descendant of the priestly lin▶Calanthe#5224 in the U.S.Beautiful flower▶Chaneta#5232 in the U.S.Chaneta is a mid-century American coinage that joins the fashionable Cha-/Chan- opening, as in ▶Cailey#5311 in the U.S.-ai- spelling of Kayley/Cailey — from Irish Caoladh, 'slender', or the Gaelic ceilidh, 'a socia▶Camry#5312 in the U.S.Modern name echoing Cameron ('crooked nose', Scottish) and Camille; also the Japanese kanmuri, ▶Carrington#5313 in the U.S.From an English place-name/surname — 'the town/settlement of Cara's people' (or 'the marsh/rock▶Chanelle#5314 in the U.S.Elaborated spelling of Chanel — from French chanel, 'a channel, a canal, a pipe' (an occupation▶Clea#5315 in the U.S.A short form of Cleopatra/Clea — from Greek kleos, 'glory, fame' (Cleopatra, 'glory of the fath▶Constanza#5316 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Constance — from Latin constantia, 'constancy, steadfastness, persevera▶Ceil#5354 in the U.S.Ceil is a clipped form of Cecilia (or Celia), from the Roman family name Caecilius, ultimately ▶Capitola#5373 in the U.S.Capitola is a literary coinage, the name of the plucky heroine Capitola 'Cap' Black in E.D.E.N.▶Clytie#5387 in the U.S.Clytie (Greek Klytie) is the name of an Oceanid nymph in Greek mythology who loved the sun god ▶Callen#5456 in the U.S.From the Scottish/Gaelic Cailean ('a whelp/young hound'), or linked to 'rock; powerful in battl▶Camilia#5457 in the U.S.A blend of Camilla ('a young attendant at a ritual', Latin) and Camellia (the flower); routes l▶Cana#5458 in the U.S.From the biblical place Cana — from Hebrew qaneh, 'a reed; a place of reeds' (Cana of Galilee, ▶
Boy Names
Caio#3695 in the U.S.Welsh and Portuguese form of Gaius — an ancient Roman name, possibly 'to rejoice'▶Cashel#3696 in the U.S.From Irish caiseal, 'stone fort, ring-fort' (from Latin castellum, 'castle'); the famous Rock o▶Cassiel#3697 in the U.S.From Hebrew angelic tradition — Cassiel/Qafsiel, 'speed of God' or 'cover of God' — an archange▶Christofer#3698 in the U.S.Spelling of Christopher — Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ' — the saint who carried the Chr▶Cincere#3699 in the U.S.From the word sincere — Latin sincerus, 'pure, genuine, honest' — a modern virtue word-name, C-▶Cobe#3700 in the U.S.Short form/spelling of Coby (from Jacob, Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'); also a spelling of Kobe▶Crimson#3701 in the U.S.From the English word crimson, 'a deep rich red' — ultimately from Sanskrit krmi-ja (the insect▶Carrel#3715 in the U.S.Carrel is a spelling variant of Carroll, an Irish surname from the personal name Cearbhall, usu▶Casmer#3720 in the U.S.Casmer is an Anglicized, contracted spelling of Casimir (Polish Kazimierz), a Slavic name from ▶Clance#3728 in the U.S.Clance is a clipped form, most likely of Clarence, from the Latin clarus meaning bright or clea▶Clements#3769 in the U.S.Clements is an English surname meaning son of Clement, itself from the Latin clemens, merciful ▶Custer#3790 in the U.S.Custer is chiefly a surname pressed into service as a first name. It is generally traced to a G▶Celestin#3792 in the U.S.A French form of Celestine, from the Latin 'caelestinus' / 'caelestis', 'heavenly, of the sky.'▶Calan#3796 in the U.S.From Welsh calan, 'first day of the month/season' (Calan Gaeaf, etc.) — or an anglicized Caolán▶Canelo#3797 in the U.S.From Spanish canelo, 'cinnamon-colored' — boxer Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez's red-haired nickname tur▶Chasen#3798 in the U.S.Modern -en elaboration of Chase — Old French 'to hunt' — in the Mason rhythm▶Christ#3799 in the U.S.From Greek Christos, 'the anointed one' — the title of Jesus; in some traditions a given name (▶Cohan#3800 in the U.S.From Irish surname lines (Ó Cadháin, 'wild goose' readings) — Broadway-famous via George M. Coh▶Creighton#3801 in the U.S.From the Scottish place/surname Crichton — 'border/rock settlement' readings — university-famou▶Cylus#3802 in the U.S.C-y styling of Silas — from Silvanus, Latin 'of the woods' — Paul's missionary companion▶Champ#3893 in the U.S.Clip of champion — Latin campio, 'field-fighter' — the victory nickname given outright▶Cataldo#3894 in the U.S.Cataldo is the Italian form of the name of Saint Cataldo, a seventh-century Irish-born monk who▶Cielo#3894 in the U.S.From Spanish cielo, 'sky, heaven' — Latin caelum — endearment and firmament both▶Cj#3895 in the U.S.From the initials C.J. — typically Charles Junior or C-J name pairs — given outright▶Creek#3896 in the U.S.From the English word creek — Old Norse kriki, 'nook, bend' — the small-stream nature name▶Cordario#3952 in the U.S.Cordario reads as a modern American name joining a Cor- opening to Dario, the Italian and Spani▶Cheikh#3989 in the U.S.From Arabic shaykh, 'elder, chief, religious leader' — a revered title and name in West Africa▶Christiano#3990 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Christian — Latin christianus, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'▶Ciel#3991 in the U.S.From French ciel, 'sky, heaven' (Latin caelum) — a celestial word-name▶Coolidge#4046 in the U.S.Coolidge is an English surname used briefly as a given name in honor of Calvin Coolidge, U.S. p▶Chancellor#4078 in the U.S.From the title chancellor — Latin cancellarius, 'secretary, official at the bar' — a high offic▶Charbel#4079 in the U.S.From Aramaic/Syriac, glossed 'story/story of God' — borne by St. Charbel, the beloved Lebanese ▶Chief#4080 in the U.S.From the English word chief — Latin caput, 'head' — a leader; an empowering word-name▶Christos#4081 in the U.S.From Greek Christos, 'the anointed one' — a Greek given name and the title of Christ▶Covey#4082 in the U.S.From the word covey, 'a small flock (of partridges/quail)', or an Irish surname (Mac Cobhthaigh▶Clide#4134 in the U.S.Clide is a simplified spelling of Clyde, which comes from the River Clyde in Scotland. The rive▶Commodore#4151 in the U.S.Commodore is a naval rank meaning a senior captain who commands a squadron, from the French com▶Caidyn#4199 in the U.S.Cai-/-yn spelling of Caden — possibly Irish Cadán, 'spirit of battle', or a modern coinage; rou▶Calihan#4200 in the U.S.Spelling of Callahan — from Irish Ó Ceallacháin, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife/contention▶Castle#4201 in the U.S.From the word castle — Latin castellum, 'fortress, stronghold' — a word and surname name▶Cavan#4202 in the U.S.From the Irish county Cavan ('the hollow') or the name Caomhán, 'handsome, gentle'; routes laye▶Copper#4203 in the U.S.From the word copper — Latin cuprum (from Cyprus) — the warm reddish metal/color▶Cyprus#4204 in the U.S.From the Mediterranean island Cyprus — linked to copper (kupros) and the cypress tree; etymolog▶Can#4324 in the U.S.From Turkish can, 'life, soul, spirit; dear one' (from Persian jan)▶Chadwick#4325 in the U.S.From an English surname/place-name — 'Chad's dairy farm or settlement' (Old English wic, 'farm,▶Chayton#4326 in the U.S.From Lakota (Sioux) chetan/chaytan, 'falcon, hawk'▶Clemente#4327 in the U.S.Spanish/Italian form of Clement — from Latin clemens, 'merciful, gentle, mild'▶Corwin#4328 in the U.S.From an English surname — possibly Old French cuer, 'heart' (a friend of the heart), or 'raven ▶Colsyn#4437 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Colson/Colton (a Col-/Nicholas sound, 'victory of the people') with a -s▶Cornell#4438 in the U.S.From a surname/form of Cornelius — Latin cornu, 'horn' — an ancient Roman family name▶Cleston#4501 in the U.S.Cleston is a coined American boy's name in the surname-style vein, joining a Cle- opening - as ▶Comer#4504 in the U.S.Comer is an English surname that began as an occupational name for a comb-maker, from Old Engli▶Caisyn#4575 in the U.S.Spelling of Cason/Casey-derived names (echoing Mason, 'a builder/stoneworker'); no single fixed▶Casyn#4576 in the U.S.Spelling of Cason (echoing Mason, 'a builder/stoneworker'); no single fixed root▶Chapel#4577 in the U.S.From the word/surname Chapel — Old French chapele, 'a small church/place of worship' (originall▶Chapman#4578 in the U.S.From an English surname — Old English ceapman, 'a merchant, trader, peddler'▶Choyce#4579 in the U.S.Spelling of Choice — from Old French chois, 'a choice; the select, the best, the chosen'▶Caesare#4617 in the U.S.Caesare is a spelling of Cesare, the Italian form of Caesar, the famous Roman cognomen carried ▶Calcifer#4714 in the U.S.A coined literary/film name (the fire-demon Calcifer in Howl's Moving Castle); echoing Lucifer,▶Calogero#4715 in the U.S.Italian form of Calogerus — from Greek kalos, 'beautiful', plus geras/geron, 'old age, elder' —▶Carsten#4716 in the U.S.Low German/Scandinavian form of Christian — from Latin Christianus, 'a Christian, follower of C▶Cleo#4717 in the U.S.From Greek kleos, 'glory, fame; to celebrate, praise' — a short form of Cleon/Cleophas; here fo▶Creeden#4718 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Creedon (O'Croidheain, 'descendant of the little heart') and/or the word▶Cashius#4900 in the U.S.Cash-/-ius spelling of Cassius — from Latin Cassius, possibly 'hollow, empty, vain'; with a 'Ca▶Charvik#4901 in the U.S.Modern Sanskrit-style name, often glossed 'intelligent, wise; one who reasons' (echoing Charvak▶Coe#4902 in the U.S.From an English surname — from Middle English co, 'a jackdaw' (a small, clever crow)▶Coltyn#4903 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Colton — from Old English, 'the coal town' or 'Cola's town/colt settlement'; ro▶Constantino#4904 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Constantine — from Latin Constantinus, 'steadfast, constant, firm'▶Cerrone#5002 in the U.S.Cerrone is an Italian family name traced to cerro, the Turkey oak tree, a common source of Ital▶Cono#5039 in the U.S.Cono is a traditional southern Italian name carried in devotion to Saint Cono of Teggiano, a yo▶Calixto#5077 in the U.S.Spanish form of Callistus/Calixtus — from Greek kallistos, 'most beautiful' (also linked to Lat▶Cayne#5078 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Cain/Kane — variously from Irish 'a battle/warrior', or Welsh 'beautiful'; rou▶Celestino#5079 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Celestine — from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly, of the sky'▶Cord#5080 in the U.S.Short form of Cordell ('a cord-maker') or Conrad ('bold counsel'); also the word 'cord' (a rope▶Cosimo#5081 in the U.S.Italian form of Cosmas — from Greek kosmos, 'order, beauty; the universe, the world'▶Cruzito#5082 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Cruz — from Latin crux, 'a cross' — 'little cross'▶Cyprian#5083 in the U.S.From Latin Cyprianus, 'from Cyprus' (the Mediterranean island, sacred to Aphrodite/Venus)▶Cleave#5107 in the U.S.Cleave is an English surname derived from the Old English clif, meaning 'cliff, slope, or river▶Cleatus#5240 in the U.S.Cleatus is a phonetic respelling of Cletus, a shortened form of Anacletus (Greek 'anakletos', '▶Caladin#5256 in the U.S.A modern coinage (best known as Kaladin, hero of the Stormlight Archive); echoes Caledon/Caradi▶Calin#5257 in the U.S.From the Romanian Calin, 'the snowball tree/viburnum; a young hound', or a form of Colin ('a yo▶Carey#5258 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Ciardha, 'descendant of Ciardha (the dark one)'; also a Welsh place-na▶Cass#5259 in the U.S.Short form of Cassius ('hollow, vain', Latin; origin uncertain) or Cassidy ('curly-haired', Iri▶Cayman#5260 in the U.S.From the word caiman — from a Carib/Taino word for 'a crocodile/caiman'; also the Cayman Island▶Celso#5261 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Celsus — from Latin celsus, 'high, lofty, elevated; tall'▶Cortland#5262 in the U.S.From an English/Dutch surname/place-name — 'the court's land' or 'short land' (Dutch kort, 'sho▶Cypher#5263 in the U.S.From the word cypher/cipher — from Arabic sifr, 'zero, empty' — 'a secret code; a zero; a monog▶Caroll#5454 in the U.S.Caroll is a respelling of Carroll or the male Carol. As Carroll it is an anglicized Irish surna▶Cainen#5458 in the U.S.From the biblical Cainan/Kenan — from Hebrew, 'a possession; an acquisition', or 'a smith/craft▶