Baby Names That Start With C
1583 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
Cicily#10420 in the U.S.A medieval English form of Cecilia/Cecily, from the Latin Caecilia, 'blind' (from caecus, 'blinCieyana#10421 in the U.S.A modern given name in the Kiana/Ciana/Sienna sound family; no single fixed meaning; routes uncCincere#10423 in the U.S.A modern word-name from the English 'sincere', 'honest; genuine; heartfelt' (from the Latin sinCollyn#10428 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the Colleen/Collin family; Colleen is Irish for 'girl' (cailin), while ColCortana#10430 in the U.S.From Cortana, the name of a legendary sword (from the Latin curtus/Anglo-French cortain, 'shortCyann#10431 in the U.S.A modern given name whose sound echoes the color 'cyan' and the name Cheyenne; no single fixed Caralyn#10462 in the U.S.A spelling of Carolyn (Caroline), the feminine of Charles ('free man'; 'strong'). A crisp mid-cCarole#10463 in the U.S.The French spelling of Carol, itself a short feminine form of Caroline, from Charles — GermanicCassi#10466 in the U.S.A short form of Cassandra (Greek, 'shining upon men'; a prophetess of Troy) or Cassidy (Irish, Chelsi#10478 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Chelsea, a district of London. The old form Chelchith is usually read fromCire#10485 in the U.S.A short modern coinage with an uncertain source; it may be read as SEER (one beat) and echoes nChesnee#10560 in the U.S.Chesnee reads as a modern American given-name spelling, likely drawn from the surname Chesney (Chy#10693 in the U.S.Chy reads as a short modern name or pet form, likely clipped from Chyanne/Cheyenne or a Chi- naCristela#10887 in the U.S.A Spanish given name built on the Christ- element (as in Cristina/Cristal), carried into wider Caleigha#11123 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Caleigh/Kaylee, with an added -a. Kaylee blends Kay and Lee; Caleigh canCallihan#11125 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish surname Callaghan (O Ceallachain), often read as 'bright-headed' or linCam#11127 in the U.S.A short form of Cameron ('crooked nose', Scottish) and Camila ('young ceremonial attendant', LaCamani#11128 in the U.S.A modern given name blending a Cam- element with the -ani ending; no single fixed meaning; routCamile#11129 in the U.S.A spelling of Camille — from Latin Camilla, 'a young ceremonial attendant (at a temple); a noblCamren#11130 in the U.S.A spelling of Cameron — from the Scottish Gaelic, variously 'a crooked nose' (cam + sron) and 'Carlena#11132 in the U.S.Carlena is an elaboration of Carla or Carlene, feminine forms of Carl/Charles, from Germanic kaCarola#11133 in the U.S.A feminine of Carl/Charles, from the Germanic karl, 'free man'; understood as 'free woman'; useCashlynn#11134 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Cash (a surname/word) with Lynn ('a lake', Welsh); no single fixed root;Cathryn#11135 in the U.S.A spelling of Catherine — from Greek Aikaterine, long linked to katharos, 'pure'Catori#11136 in the U.S.Widely cited as a Hopi (Native American) name, 'a spirit'; the attribution is uncertain, so we Caylin#11138 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Kaylin/Caitlin (a kin of Katherine, 'pure') and a Cay- +Ceanna#11139 in the U.S.A modern given name in the Kiana/Ceanna family; Kiana links variously to Hawaiian and to 'divinCelest#11141 in the U.S.A spelling of Celeste — from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly; of the sky; celestial'Cera#11142 in the U.S.Cera reads as a variant of Sera or Sarah, from Hebrew for 'princess; noblewoman', or as a spellCeylin#11143 in the U.S.A popular Turkish girl's name, generally connected to Ceylan, 'gazelle,' with a soft -lin endinChaitra#11144 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Chaitra — the first month of the traditional Hindu calendar (in spring), named foCharissa#11145 in the U.S.From the Greek charis, 'grace; kindness; charity', hence 'full of grace'Chenoa#11147 in the U.S.A 20th-century name popularly glossed 'white dove' and attributed to a Native American (often CChina#11148 in the U.S.A place/word name from China (the country) and china (fine porcelain, 'from China'). As a givenChloie#11149 in the U.S.A spelling of Chloe, from the Greek chloe, 'young green shoot; blooming' (an epithet of the godChristabel#11150 in the U.S.A compound of Christ ('the anointed one', Greek) and -bel ('beautiful', Latin bella/Old French Chrystal#11151 in the U.S.A spelling of Crystal, from the Greek krystallos, 'clear ice; rock crystal.' A sparkling gem/woCiena#11152 in the U.S.A spelling of Siena, the Tuscan city, and echoing sienna, the warm earthy color. As a given namCiera#11153 in the U.S.A spelling of Sierra — from the Spanish sierra, 'a mountain range; a saw-toothed ridge'; a natuClaribel#11154 in the U.S.A blend of Clara ('bright; clear') and Belle ('beautiful') — 'bright and beautiful'Clarita#11155 in the U.S.A Spanish diminutive of Clara, from the Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous.' A warm, sunny naCourtlyn#11157 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Court- element (from Courtney, 'a courtier; the court's dweller', FrenCrawford#11158 in the U.S.From the English/Scottish surname Crawford, a place name meaning 'ford of the crows' (Old EngliCalaiyah#11264 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, elaborating a Cala- prefix with the fashionable -iyah ending seen inCally#11269 in the U.S.A friendly diminutive of Greek-rooted names like Calliope ('beautiful voice') or Callista ('mosCamyla#11273 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Camila (Camilla), from the Latin camillus/camilla, 'a young attendant at Canari#11274 in the U.S.A modern coinage drawn from canary ('a small bright-yellow songbird; a warm yellow color'), resCarlei#11275 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Carly/Carlee, a feminine form of Carl (Charles), from the Germanic for 'Caysen#11280 in the U.S.Caysen is a modern respelling of Cason or Cayson, a surname-style given name popularized alongsChancey#11284 in the U.S.Chancey is a variant of Chauncey, an English surname of Norman-French origin carried into firstChannah#11285 in the U.S.Channah is a variant of Hannah or Chana, from Hebrew channah ('grace; favor'). The Ch- spellingCharlei#11286 in the U.S.Charlei is a modern respelling of Charlie or Charley, pet forms of Charles, from Germanic karl Charlierose#11288 in the U.S.Charlierose is a combination name joining Charlie (a pet form of Charles, 'free man') and Rose Charlise#11289 in the U.S.Charlise is a feminine elaboration of Charles, closely tied to Charlize, from the Germanic rootCru#11297 in the U.S.Cru reads as a short form of Cruz, from Spanish for 'cross', or as a spelling of the English woCaelan#11353 in the U.S.From the Irish Caolan, a form built on caol ('slender; narrow'). Traditionally a boy's name; usCamiah#11361 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Camila ('young ceremonial attendant') and Mariah, with a soft -iah endCamree#11363 in the U.S.A modern American spelling in the Cam- family, alongside Camryn, Camrie and Camry. Behind them Carianna#11367 in the U.S.A modern coinage pairing Cara/Cari ('beloved; dear') with the -ianna ending, akin to Arianna anCehlani#11377 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing Kehlani, a recent American coinage, and the Hawaiian ending -lani, 'sChezni#11385 in the U.S.Chezni reads as a modern respelling of Chesney or Chesnee (from a surname meaning 'oak grove'),Corley#11402 in the U.S.From the English surname/place Corley, likely 'clearing with cranes' or 'Cora's meadow.' As a gCharlyn#11414 in the U.S.Charlyn reads as a modern American coinage, most likely Charlotte or Charlene ('free man') fuseCorinn#11598 in the U.S.Corinn is a trimmed spelling of Corinne, the French form of Corinna, from the Greek 'kore' ('maCaelia#12151 in the U.S.A Latin form tied to the Roman family name Caelius and to Celia, from caelum, 'heaven; sky.' ReCailin#12153 in the U.S.From Irish/Gaelic cailin, 'a girl; a young woman; a lass'; also read as a spelling of Kaylin; rCalirose#12157 in the U.S.A modern combo of Cali (from Greek kallos, 'beauty; most beautiful,' as in Callista) and Rose (Callaghan#12158 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Ceallachain, tied to ceallach, variously read as 'strife; contention' Callee#12159 in the U.S.A spelling of Callie/Cali, from the Greek kallos, 'beauty'; understood as 'beautiful'; a brightCalley#12160 in the U.S.A spelling of Callie/Cally, a short form of names like Calista or Caroline, from Greek kallos, Calynn#12162 in the U.S.A modern blend of a Cal- prefix (from Callie/Caitlin) with the popular -lynn ending (from Lynn,Camira#12163 in the U.S.Linked to an Aboriginal Australian word for 'of the wind'; also read as a modern Cam-/-ira nameCash#12167 in the U.S.From the surname Cash — variously 'a maker of chests/boxes' (from the Latin capsa) and the wordCatalena#12168 in the U.S.A form blending Catalina (from Katherine, 'pure') with Magdalena; understood as 'pure'; routes Caylie#12170 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Kaylee/Cayley (echoing Kayla and the Irish surname Mac CChanell#12175 in the U.S.A spelling of Chanel — from the French chanel, 'a channel; a canal/pipe'; also the fashion housChiamaka#12179 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigerian), 'God is beautiful; God is splendid' (Chi, 'God', + amaka, 'is beautifCintia#12180 in the U.S.A Spanish/Portuguese form of Cynthia, from the Greek Kynthia, 'woman from Mount Cynthus' - an eColey#12185 in the U.S.An English surname — 'the coal/charcoal clearing' (from col + leah); also a short form of NicolConnelly#12186 in the U.S.From the Irish O Conghaile — 'descendant of Conghal', a name variously read 'as valorous/fierceCorra#12188 in the U.S.Variously a spelling of Cora (Greek, 'a maiden') and a Gaelic name linked to 'a spear; a roundeCroia#12192 in the U.S.A modern Irish name from croi, 'heart'Cymani#12194 in the U.S.A modern coinage layering a Cy- prefix with the -mani sound of Amani/Imani (Swahili/Arabic, 'faCyncere#12195 in the U.S.A modern word-name and spelling of 'sincere', 'honest; genuine; heartfelt' (from the Latin sincCyrene#12196 in the U.S.From Greek myth — Cyrene, a fearless nymph and huntress loved by Apollo; also the ancient LibyaCyriah#12197 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Kyrie ('lord', Greek) and Zariah; no single fixed root; routes uncertainCahira#12363 in the U.S.An Irish name understood as 'warrior; battle-strong,' linked to the root behind Caithlin/cath (Caleena#12365 in the U.S.A modern coinage sounding near Kalina (Slavic, 'guelder-rose; viburnum') and Celina/Selena ('moCapriana#12373 in the U.S.A flowing name evoking the Italian island of Capri (and the place name Capriana), with a gracefCaramia#12374 in the U.S.From the Italian endearment cara mia, 'my dear; my beloved' (cara, 'dear,' + mia, 'my'), joinedCatharine#12377 in the U.S.A traditional spelling of Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, long associated with katharos, Catia#12378 in the U.S.A Portuguese and Italian short form of Catherine (Catarina/Caterina), from the Greek AikaterineCayce#12380 in the U.S.A spelling of Casey, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful,' known too from Camaria#12381 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Ca- opening with Maria (linked to 'beloved; bitter; of the sea' by vCedella#12381 in the U.S.A Jamaican name best known from Cedella Booker, the mother of Bob Marley (and his daughter CedeCharleen#12384 in the U.S.A spelling of Charlene, a feminine of Charles, from the Germanic for 'free man' (also read 'strCharlottegrace#12385 in the U.S.A modern combo of Charlotte (a feminine of Charles, 'free man') and Grace (from Latin gratia, 'Charlye#12386 in the U.S.A spelling of Charlie/Charley, a pet form of Charlotte (or Charles), from the Germanic for 'freChassity#12387 in the U.S.A spelling of Chastity, an English virtue name from chastity, 'purity; moral cleanness.' A warmCherrish#12388 in the U.S.A spelling of Cherish, from the word cherish ('to hold dear; treasure'), via Old French cherir.Chidinma#12389 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria), Chidinma, 'God is good' (Chi, 'God,' + dinma/oma, 'is good'). A warm, Cayli#12391 in the U.S.A respelling of Kayleigh/Cayley, modern names sometimes tied to the Irish caol ('slender') or bChoice#12391 in the U.S.A modern word name from choice ('a selection; the act of choosing; something chosen; excellent'Chris#12392 in the U.S.A short form of Christina/Christine (or the boys' Christopher), from the Greek Christos, 'anoinChristi#12393 in the U.S.A spelling of Christy/Christie, a short form of Christine/Christina, from the Greek Christos, 'Caty#12395 in the U.S.A spelling of Katy, the pet form of Katherine, usually read as 'pure' (from the Greek katharos)Charlii#12400 in the U.S.A doubled-i respelling of Charli/Charlie, a pet form of Charlotte/Charles ('free man'). A trendColumbia#12402 in the U.S.From the Latin columba, 'dove,' via Columbus - a poetic personification of America (Columbia) aCoralina#12404 in the U.S.An elaboration of Coral (from Latin corallium, 'coral'), with the Spanish/Italian diminutive -iChiloh#12405 in the U.S.Chiloh reads as a respelling of Shiloh, the ancient sanctuary town in the hill country of EphraChiziterem#12407 in the U.S.From the Igbo Chiziterem, built on Chi (the personal God), meaning 'God sent me' or 'God answerCrosley#12409 in the U.S.From the English surname Crosley, a place name meaning 'clearing (or meadow) by the cross' (OldCylah#12411 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Cyla (with a decorative -h), a short modern coinage read near Sheila or S
Boy Names
Caeson#10889 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, an inventive respelling of Cason (a surname-style name) or Jason; thCahlil#10891 in the U.S.A spelling of Khalil/Kahlil — from Arabic khalil, 'a close friend, a beloved companion, an intiCandido#10900 in the U.S.From the Latin candidus, 'bright white; pure; sincere; candid' (an early-Christian saint's nameCarin#10902 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing the surname Caron and the Arabic Karim ('generous; noble'); noCarrick#10903 in the U.S.From the Gaelic carraig/carrec, 'a rock; a rocky headland/place'; a surname and place-name (as Cashus#10906 in the U.S.A spelling of Cassius — from a Latin Roman family name, of uncertain meaning, variously read 'hCasmir#10909 in the U.S.A spelling of Casimir — from the Slavic Kazimierz, variously 'one who proclaims/establishes peaCaswell#10910 in the U.S.From the Old English caerse ('cress/watercress') + wella ('a spring/well'), hence 'from the creCaycen#10911 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a Cay- + -sen coinage or an echo of Cayson/Jason; routes uncertainCaylen#10912 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Kaylen/Kellen ('powerful; bright-headed', Irish/Gaelic) Cedrik#10914 in the U.S.A spelling of Cedric — a name coined by Sir Walter Scott (possibly from the Old English Cerdic/Chai#10918 in the U.S.From Hebrew chai, 'living, alive; life'; also Hindi chai, 'tea'; routes layeredChanoch#10919 in the U.S.The Hebrew form of Enoch — 'dedicated; trained/initiated' (from chanakh, 'to dedicate'); a descCharming#10920 in the U.S.From the English word charming, 'delightful; attractive; captivating' (as in Prince Charming); Chikamso#10922 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigerian) Chikamso, understood as 'God knows better' or 'as God has said' (Chi, Chinonso#10923 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigerian) Chinonso, 'God is near; God is close by' (Chi, 'God,' + nonso, 'is neaChoszen#10924 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Chosen — from the English word, 'selected; picked out; specially favoredChristain#10926 in the U.S.A common misspelling of Christian (letters transposed), from the Latin Christianus, 'a ChristiaClayson#10931 in the U.S.A modern name, variously 'a son of Clay' (Clay, 'a clay worker/settlement', + son) and an echo Cori#10937 in the U.S.A spelling of Corey/Cory — variously 'a hollow/a ravine' (Irish) and a short form of Cornelius Cormick#10939 in the U.S.A form of the Irish Cormac (via McCormick), traditionally read as 'charioteer' (corb + mac). A Cadan#11002 in the U.S.A Cornish/Welsh name (linked to a 'battle' element) and, more often today, a modern spelling onCampton#11002 in the U.S.Campton is an English place-name and surname used as a given name. The -ton ending is Old EngliCruse#11005 in the U.S.A modern one-beat name that echoes the Spanish Cruz ('cross') and the English surname Cruise/CrCalyn#11041 in the U.S.A modern American coinage echoing Kalen and Calvin; no single fixed traditional meaning. RoutesCarmichael#11049 in the U.S.A Scottish surname and place name, 'fort of Michael' (Gaelic caer, 'fort,' + Michael, 'who is lChasyn#11065 in the U.S.A modern respelling on the Chase/Chasen pattern; Chase means 'hunter; to hunt.' As a coined speChuck#11075 in the U.S.The English pet form of Charles, from the Germanic Karl, 'free man.' Chuck has been a familiar Crist#11092 in the U.S.Crist is a very short modern name, most naturally read as a clipping of Cristian or Cristobal (Chaos#11112 in the U.S.From the Greek Chaos, the vast primordial void that, in Hesiod's Theogony, existed before all cCabot#11119 in the U.S.From the English and French surname Cabot, of debated origin — often linked to a French root suCaedyn#11120 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, an inventive respelling in the Caden and Aiden rhyming family; the aChibueze#11120 in the U.S.From the Igbo Chibueze, 'God is king' (Chi, 'God', + bu, 'is', + eze, 'king') — a name of faithCaeleb#11121 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Caleb, a Hebrew name traditionally read as 'faithful, whole-heaCaidence#11125 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Cadence, from the Latin cadentia ('a falling'), used in music for 'rhythCairee#11126 in the U.S.A modern American coinage in the Cary/Carey family — Carey being an Irish surname (Ó Ciardha, tCairyn#11127 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, an inventive respelling echoing Caren/Karen and the Carey family; thCaleel#11128 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Khalil, an Arabic name meaning 'friend' or 'beloved companion.'Coal#11128 in the U.S.The English word 'coal' used as a name, and also a respelling of Cole (from the Middle English Calev#11129 in the U.S.The Hebrew form of Caleb (Kalev), traditionally read as 'faithful, whole-hearted' or 'devotion'Campion#11130 in the U.S.From an English surname tied to the Latin campio, 'champion' (a fighter in single combat); alsoCamrin#11131 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Cameron, a Scottish surname and given name traditionally read aCamzen#11132 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining the popular Cam- prefix (from Cameron, Camden) with a fresh -Copen#11134 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Copenhagen and 'copen blue' (a mid-blue shade), and the -en names likeCashden#11136 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining the trendy name Cash (from a surname, ultimately tied to 'casCassander#11137 in the U.S.The masculine counterpart of Cassandra, from the Greek Kassandros, joining elements often read Cathan#11138 in the U.S.From the Irish name Cathán, a diminutive of cath ('battle'), read as 'little battle' or 'littleCeaser#11141 in the U.S.A respelling of Caesar, the Roman cognomen carried by Julius Caesar, traditionally explained asChancelor#11144 in the U.S.A spelling of the word and surname Chancellor, from the office title (Latin cancellarius) meaniChasin#11145 in the U.S.A modern coinage that reads as an extension of Chase ('to hunt; huntsman') with an -in ending, Chavis#11146 in the U.S.From the surname Chavis, an American family name of uncertain origin (possibly linked to ChavesChayden#11147 in the U.S.A modern American coinage in the -ayden family (Aiden, Jayden, Brayden), layering a Ch- onset wChibuike#11149 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigerian) Chibuike, 'God is strength; God is my power' (Chi, 'God,' + bu, 'is,' Chrisley#11152 in the U.S.A modern coinage that extends Chris (from Christopher, 'bearer of Christ') with a fashionable -Christopherjame#11155 in the U.S.A truncated run-together of the double name Christopher James, most likely a data artifact fromColtan#11161 in the U.S.A spelling of Colton, an English place and surname name, 'coal town' or 'settlement of the swarCompton#11162 in the U.S.From the English place and surname Compton, 'farmstead or settlement in a valley' (Old English Cormari#11165 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, likely layering a Cor-/Cormac onset with a fashionable -mari ending Cornel#11167 in the U.S.The Romanian short form of Cornelius, from the Roman family name Cornelius, linked to Latin corCorwyn#11169 in the U.S.A spelling of Corwin/Corwen, an English surname read as 'friend of the heart' (cor, 'heart,' + Costas#11171 in the U.S.A Greek short form of Konstantinos (Constantine), from Latin constans, 'constant; steadfast.' CCristos#11174 in the U.S.A form of the Greek Christos, 'the anointed one' — the title Christ. A reverent, faith-rooted nCairen#12335 in the U.S.A modern spelling that echoes the Irish Ciaran ('little dark one'); as a coined form its route Cahir#12346 in the U.S.From the Irish name Cathaoir (anglicized Cahir), traditionally read as 'battle man' or 'warriorCaled#12350 in the U.S.A Spanish/phonetic spelling of Caleb — from Hebrew Kalev, variously 'faithful; devoted; whole-hCameren#12356 in the U.S.A spelling of Cameron — from the Gaelic, variously 'crooked nose' (cam + sron) and 'bent hill/cCarlson#12360 in the U.S.From the surname Carlson — 'a son of Carl' (Carl, from Germanic, 'a free man')Caron#12361 in the U.S.Variously from Welsh caru, 'to love; loved', and a French surname, 'dear; beloved'; used for boCaruso#12363 in the U.S.From the Italian surname Caruso, often explained as 'close-cropped hair' or, in Sicilian usage,Cashten#12366 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Cash- element (echoing Cash/Caston) with the -ten ending; no single fiCaspien#12367 in the U.S.A spelling of Caspian — from the Caspian Sea (named for the ancient Caspi people); also linked Castin#12369 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Caston (an English place) and Gaston ('from Gascony; a gCatarino#12370 in the U.S.A Spanish masculine of Catarina/Katherine — from Greek Aikaterine, long associated (via katharoCazimir#12374 in the U.S.A spelling of Casimir (Polish Kazimierz), a Slavic name from elements read as 'to destroy' and Cesare#12377 in the U.S.The Italian form of Caesar — from the Roman cognomen Caesar, of uncertain meaning, variously 'aCeven#12378 in the U.S.A modern respelling that reads as a spin on Seven (the number word) or a clipped form of StevenCezar#12379 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Caesar — from the Roman cognomen Caesar (of uncertain meaning, variously linChaske#12380 in the U.S.firstborn sonCheng#12389 in the U.S.Cheng is a Chinese family name and given-name element (romanized), borne by many across ChineseCid#12395 in the U.S.From El Cid, the title of the medieval Castilian hero Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar; the word comes froChriss#12399 in the U.S.A spelling of Chris — a short form of Christopher ('bearing/carrying Christ') and Christian ('aClarkson#12404 in the U.S.From the English surname Clarkson, 'son of Clark,' where Clark comes from the occupational 'cleClever#12406 in the U.S.The English word Clever used as a given name, 'quick-witted; bright; skillful.' A rare word-namCoalson#12408 in the U.S.A spelling of Colson — 'a son of Cole' (Cole, 'coal-black; swarthy; a charcoal-maker', + son); Coburn#12409 in the U.S.A Scottish/English surname — from cald, 'cold', + burna, 'a stream/brook', hence 'the cold streCodey#12410 in the U.S.A spelling of Cody — from the Irish O Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of Cuidightheach (the helpful oColvin#12411 in the U.S.From the English/Scottish surname Colvin — variously 'Cole's friend' (col, 'coal/dark', + wine,