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1,553EtymologyConrad is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "brave counsel". It derives from the Old High German elements kuoni ("brave") and rat ("counsel, advice"). The name is cognate with the modern German...
Constant is a masculine given name with a dual origin, serving both as a direct adoption of a Late Latin personal name and as a virtue name embraced by the Puritans. It derives from the Late Latin name Constans, meaning...
Conway is an English given name derived from a Welsh surname that itself originates from the name of the River Conwy in North Wales. The river's name likely combines Old Welsh cyn meaning "chief" and gwy meaning "water,"...
Cooper is a masculine given name of English origin. Derived from the English surname Cooper, it originally denoted a person who made or repaired barrels, a trade known as cooperage.Origin and meaningThe name Cooper comes...
Corbin is a masculine given name of English origin. It is derived from a French surname, itself stemming from the Old French corbeau, meaning "raven", and originally described a person with dark hair. The name was likely...
Cordell is an English given name and surname, derived from an occupational surname meaning "maker of cord" or "seller of cord" in Middle English. It is a diminutive cognate of the French name Corde.EtymologyThe name orig...
Corey is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from a surname that traces back to the Old Norse personal name Kóri. The meaning of Kóri is uncertain, but it is often associated with the descriptive meaning "c...
Cornelius is a Roman masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin element cornu meaning "horn". It gained widespread use in the ancient world and later saw adoption across various European language...
Cornell is a masculine given name derived from an English surname that ultimately traces back to the Roman name Cornelius. The surname Cornell, in turn, originated as a patronymic or diminutive form of Cornelius, meaning...
Corwin is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from an English surname. The surname itself comes from Old French cordoan, meaning "leather," which ultimately traces back to the Spanish city of Cordova (moder...
Cory is a versatile given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is most commonly considered a variant of Corey, which itself originated from an English surname derived from the Old Norse given name Kóri,...
Cosmo is a unisex given name and surname in English and Italian usage, representing the English form of the Italian name Cosimo. It was introduced to Britain in the 18th century by Alexander Gordon, the second Duke of Go...
Coty is a shortened variant of Cody, used primarily as a masculine given name in English-speaking countries. As a diminutive form, it carries the same etymological roots as Cody, which derives from an Irish surname. The...
Coy is an English first name derived from a surname originating from the Middle English word coi, meaning "quiet, shy, coy." The name therefore carries connotations of modesty and reserve. Etymology and History The term...
Craig is a masculine given name of Scottish, Irish, and Welsh origin. The name ultimately derives from the Celtic languages, originating from the Scottish Gaelic word creag, meaning "crag, rocks, outcrop".EtymologyThe na...
Crawford is a given name derived from a surname of English and Scottish origins. The surname itself originates from a locative name, referring to a place composed of the Old English elements crāwe ("crow") and ford ("for...
Creed is an English masculine given name derived directly from the English word creed, meaning "set of beliefs" or "statement of faith." The word itself comes from Latin credo, meaning "I believe." As a virtue name, it b...
Creighton is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from a Scottish and Irish habitational surname. The surname itself originates from the barony of Crichton in Midlothian, Scotland, and is composed of the Gae...
Crew is an English masculine given name, derived either from a surname originating from the town of Crewe in Cheshire (from Old Welsh criu meaning "weir") or from the English vocabulary word for a group of people.Etymolo...
Crispian is a medieval English variant of the name Crispin. Like its counterpart, Crispian ultimately derives from the Roman cognomen Crispinus, itself a derivative of Crispus, meaning 'curly-haired' in Latin. The name g...
Crispin is an English masculine given name, derived from the Roman cognomen Crispinus, which itself originated from the name Crispus. The name is most famously associated with the 3rd-century Christian saint Crispin, who...
Crofton is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from a surname that itself comes from several place names in England. The place name Crofton is composed of the Old English elements croft (“enclosure” or “sma...
Crosby is an English masculine given name transferred from a surname of toponymic origin. The surname originates from several places in England named Crosby, which derive from the Old Norse elements kross meaning "cross"...
Crue is a variant of the name Crew, which itself has two potential origins. It may derive from the surname that originated from the town of Crewe in Cheshire, England, whose name comes from Old Welsh criu meaning "weir"....
Cullen is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the surname Cullen.EtymologyThe surname has multiple origins. It may be an anglicization of the Irish Ó Cuilleannáin or a toponymic from the Scottish Gaeli...
Curly is a nickname or given name of English origin, typically given to a person with curly hair. The name is derived from the physical characteristic and has been used as a familiar or affectionate form. As a surname, g...
Curran is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from an Irish surname. It is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Corraidhín, meaning "descendant of Corraidhín." The root name Corraidhín likely means "l...
EtymologyCurt is a masculine given name used primarily in English-speaking countries. It originated as either a variant of Kurt or a short form of Curtis. Curtis itself derives from the Old French "curteis," meaning "cou...
Curtis is an English given name and surname of Anglo-Norman origin, derived from the Old French word curteis (modern French courtois), meaning "courteous" or "well-bred." This term itself comes from Latin cohors, referri...
Cuthbert is a masculine given name of Old English origin, derived from the elements cuþ "known, familiar" and beorht "bright", thus meaning "brightly known" or "famous and bright". The name was borne by one of the most s...
Cy is a short form (hypocorism) of the masculine names Cyrus and Cyril, and occasionally of Seymour. As an English given name, it has been in use among English speakers, often chosen as a familiar or nickname for longer...
Cyril is a masculine given name of Greek origin. It comes from the Greek name Kyrillos (Κύριλλος), which is derived from kyrios (κύριος), meaning "lord." Etymology and Historical ContextThe name carry a deep religious re...
Cyrus is the Latinized form of the Greek Κῦρος (Kyros), derived from the Old Persian name 𐎤𐎢𐎽𐎢𐏁 (Kuruš). The etymology is uncertain, with possible meanings including "young", "humiliator (of the enemy)", or even related...
Dacre is a masculine given name derived from the prominent English surname Dacre, itself originating from multiple place names in England and other English-speaking countries. The place name Dacre is thought to come from...
Dalton is an English masculine given name, derived from an English surname that originated as a place name. The surname itself traces back to Old English elements dæl meaning "valley" and tūn meaning "town" or "settlemen...
Damian is a masculine given name used across multiple European languages, including Dutch, English, Polish, and Romanian. It derives from the Greek name Damianos (Δαμιανός), which in turn comes from the Greek verb δαμάζω...
Damion is a variant of the name Damian, which itself derives from the Greek name Δαμιανός (Damianos), ultimately from the Greek word δαμάζω (damazo), meaning "to tame." The name thus carries connotations of subduing or m...
Damon is a masculine given name of Greek origin, deriving from the Greek name Δάμων (Damōn), which itself comes from the verb δαμάζω (damazo) meaning "to tame, subdue, conquer." The name carries connotations of strength...
Dan is a short form of Daniel, a name widely used across many European languages. While Daniel is the full biblical form, Dan serves as a common diminutive in numerous linguistic traditions.Etymology & MeaningThe name Da...
Dane is a masculine given name and surname of English, Dutch, Irish, Danish, and Hungarian origin. As a given name, it typically derives from the English surname, which itself was either a variant of the surname Dean or...
Daniel is a masculine given name with deep roots in Hebrew tradition, derived from the name Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל), meaning "God is my judge." This etymology combines the root din (to judge) and ʾel (God), reflecting the...
Danny is a masculine given name, typically used as a diminutive of Daniel. It is common in Dutch, English, and German-speaking regions. The name Daniel originates from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge,"...
Darden is a masculine first name derived from an English surname of unknown meaning, possibly locative in origin. The surname Darden is thought by some to be a variant of Dardon, which may come from a place name in Engla...
Darell is a variant of the English surname-turned-given name Darrell. Like its root form, Darell traces back to the Norman French d'Airelle, a locational surname meaning 'from Airelle,' a place in France. No French town...
Etymology and OriginsDaren is a variant of Darren, whose exact origin is uncertain. While Darren became more popular later, the spelling Daren actually appears earlier in American records. Daren may be related to the rar...
Dariel is a modern given name, primarily used in English and Spanish-speaking regions. It is most likely an elaborated form of Darrell, with the addition of the suffix -iel to give it a biblical sound reminiscent of name...
Etymology and OriginsDarien is a modern English given name, considered a variant of Darian. Darian itself is likely an elaborated form of Darren, a name with disputed etymology. According to historical records, Darren fi...
Darin is a given name and surname of English origin. As a first name, it is considered a variant of Darren, with influences from the Irish surname and the occasional stage-name adoption. The name gained visibility throug...
Darion is a masculine given name that emerged as a variant of Darian, itself an elaborated form of Darren. The name has been primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, and its usage...
Darius is the Latin form of the Greek name Dareios (Δαρεῖος), which derives from the Old Persian name Darayavauš (𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎺𐎢𐏁), meaning "possessing goodness" or "holding firm the good." The name is composed of the elements d...
Darnell is a masculine given name derived from an English surname. The surname itself has two possible origins: it may come from Old French darnel, a type of grass, or from a place name composed of Old English derne 'hid...
Darrel is a variant of the English masculine given name Darrell. Both names, along with other spellings such as Darryl, Daryl, Darell, and Dariel, share the same origin. Darrell is derived from an English surname that ca...
Darrell is a given name derived from an English surname, which itself originated from the Norman-French d'Airelle, meaning "from Airelle." The name denoted someone who came from Airelle, a place in France. While no commu...
Etymology and OriginsDarren is a masculine given name of uncertain etymology, with several competing theories about its origin. It may be an Anglicized form of the Irish name Darragh or Dáire, meaning "oak tree". Alterna...
Darrin is a variant of the name Darren. The origin and meaning of Darren are uncertain, but several theories exist. It may be an Anglicized form of the Irish name Darragh or Dáire, meaning "oak tree." Alternatively, it c...
Darryl is a given name, a variant spelling of Darrell. The name Darrell itself originates from an English surname derived from the Norman French d'Airelle, meaning a person from Airelle in France. As a given name, Darrel...
Darwin is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the surname Darwin, which itself evolved from the Old English personal name Deorwine. The elements composing Deorwine are deore ("dear, beloved") and wine...
Daryl is a given name, primarily masculine, that originated as a variant spelling of Darrell. The spelling Daryl rose to prominence in the mid-20th century, especially in English-speaking countries, as an alternative to...
Dash is a masculine first name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is probably inspired by the English word dash meaning "run, sprint", and is most famously associated with the speedy young superhero in the...
Dashiell is a given name that was popularized by American author Dashiell Hammett (1894–1961), whose surname was actually a borrowed element from his mother's maiden name. The origin of the surname Dashiell is uncertain,...