British boy names starting with C

From Greek, this classic means “bearer of Christ” and honors the patron saint of travelers.

Latin in origin and meaning “bald,” Calvin has intellectual roots and modern flair thanks to fashion and comics.

This French form of Clara means “bright” or “clear” and has a clean, classic sound.

Fort, Camp of Soldiers, Chester from the Stem End, Castle Dweller

Bold, Messenger, Whole Hearted, Faith

Battle Chieftain, Beloved, Pattern of Generosity, Kindly and Love

Victory of the People, Girl, Holly

Victor, Young Creature, Dove, Abbreviation of Nicholas People's Victory

Kleopatra, Boasting

Honest Adviser, Wise Counselor, Bold Ruler, Brave

Song, Garden Orchard, Bright Red, Son of

The Crop Grower, Oldest Child of Adam and Eve, Beautiful, Warrior's Son

Master, Ruler, Far Sighted, The Element Kyrios Which Means Lord

Attendant for a Temple, Swiftness of Foot, Honorable Births, Acolyte

Horned, Strong Willed, Wise, Like a Horn

Giving Mercy, Gentleness, The Element Clemens Meaning Merciful Gentle, Mild

Rocky Outcropping, Rock, Dweller by the Crag

Most Beautiful, Variant of Cayley Lovely, Fortress, Lark

Cam Meaning Crooked, Crooked Mouth

Masterful, Of the Lord, Divine, Lordly

Army, Man, Manly, Husband

Snub Nosed, Court-dweller, Court Meaning Short, Courtly

Town of Colt-breeding, Dark Settlement

Official of the Church, Canon, Occupational Name, Priest

Fierce, Name of a Saint, Fight, Battle

Strong, Husband, Army, Man

Man, Husband, Strong, Womanly

Darling, Handsome, Strong, Husband

Cliff and Heath, Form of Clifford

Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor

Fair, White, Place Name, Settlement

Descendant of Cathasaigh, Brave

Fruitful Land, Bright Red, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Garden

Soldier's Camp, Fort, A Native of Chester, If

Limping, Disabled, Lame

Bringer of Peace, Casey, Box

Curly, Gruaig Which Means Hair

English

Settlement Near the Headland, Form of Clinton, Town, Height and Village

Treasurer, Treasure Bearer

Bright Red, Fruit Garden, Fruitful Land

Unintelligible Speakers, Indian People, Born Dancer

Similar to a Clan Name, Crooked Stream, Bent Nose

Lame, The Limping, Disabled

Settlement of Freemen, From Carl's Farm, Farmer's Town, Place Name

Driver of a Cart, Carter

Sculptor, One who Carves Wood

Bearer of Christ or Anointed, Christian Woman, Christ-bearer

Coastal Rocks, Son of Carr, Mossy Place, Rock

The Fighter's Settlement, Warrior, Protector, Defender

Mighty

From the Crow's Ford, Crow Ford

Seller, Surname

Clergyman, Form of Clark, Scholar, Occupational Name

Courteous, Courtly

Hunter, Huntsman

Jayson, Kay

Hound Lover, King, Wolf, Ulster

Candle Maker, Candle-maker

Settlement by the Cliff

The Dark Farmstead

Friend of the Heart, Friend

Guiding Principle, Belief

Darling

Luminous, Bright, English, Famous

Courteous, Court-dweller, Audacious and Council, Short

Caprice, Impulsive

Seething Pool, Hill Hollow, Strong and Lively, God's Servant

Lame, Limping, Preserving, Disabled

Great, Morning

Beautiful, Place Name and Surname

Cross

Raven, Raven-haired

Christian, The Anointed One, Belonging to Christ

Summer

Helper, Son of Óda, Helpful, Cushion

Hilly Area, From the Cliff Land, Lands of Cliffs

Dove

A Gamble, Record Keeper, Variant of Chauncey, The Chance

Colt Herder, Frisky, Young Horse

Female Version of Carl, Charles, Small Champion

Mind, Spirit, Clover, Fortunate

Castle, Fortress

Loveable

The Fortified Tower, Carl's Island, Place Name, From the Walled City

Prudent Fire

Anointed Christian, Belonging to Christ

Ravine, From the Round Hill, Dweller Near a Hollow, Seething Pool

Victorious

Beloved One, Darling

Little Girl

Charcoal Merchant, Coal Miner

At the Cross

Son of Carl, Free Men's Town

Giving Mercy, Indulgent, Mild, Form of Clement

The Pure, Wise

Wealthy Man, Diminutive of Caspar, Case, Vain

Hero Or Champion, Hero

Manly, Form of Charles

Occupational Name, Calf Herder, Calf-herder, Cowherd

Free Man, Husband, Strong, Full-grown

Nickname for John, Beloved, Beautiful, Ruler

Dweller Near a Hollow, Greek Poetess, Seething Pool, From the Round Hill

Prophetess, Pure, From Cassandra

Son of Cathalain

A Warrior

A Brood of Birds

Polite, Courteous, Courtly, The Words Curt Meaning Short

Warm, Rock, Muddy, Refers to the Scottish Clyde River

Famous, One who Lives Near the River Clare, Bright, Clear

Dog Lover

War Leader, Beloved, Gift of Splendor

Dark One, Coal, Swarthy, People's Victor

Bold, Surname Derived from Charles, Courageous, Dog

Cold Brook, Cool Clear Spring, Rough Waters, Stream

Lumpy, Gentle, Round, Barrel-maker

Surname and Place Name, Brook by Hillock

Abbreviation of Christine, Anointed, Crystal, Christian

Son of Cathalain

Seething Pool, The Hollow, From the Round Hill, Raven

Enclosed Valley, From the Twisting Valley

From the Walled City, Strong, Vigorous

Spear Hunter, Form of Cain, Gatherer

Famous, Brilliant

Rock

Counsel, Bold, Advisor, Advice

Curly-haired, Curly Haired

Church on a Hill, Lives at the Church Hill

Blind, Sixth

Curis, Spearmen

Ford, Name of a Place

Free Condition, French Man, Little Frenchwoman, From France

The Steadfast, Constant, Firm, Perseverance

Christian Woman, Curly-Haired One, Bearer of Christ or Anointed, Christ-bearer

The Element Ceann Which is of the Meaning Head

God

Descendant of Caollaidhe

Carrying Christ

Assembled and Peace, Peacemaker, Friedensverkünder, From a Polish Word

Small Belligerent One

Huntsman, Hunter

From the Clay Town, Clay-pit Site, Place Name, Surname

Dove, The Woods, Diminutive of Culver

Inspired By the Holy, Patronym of Baron Chantal, Like a Candle, The Word Chant Which Means Song

From the Cross Meadow

Tribe Name

Patronym of Baron Chantal, The Word Chant Which Means Song, Inspired By the Holy

Diminutive of Clarence, Bright, Clear, Shining

One who is Pure

Disciple of the Christ

Variant of Carl, A Man, From Charles's Farm

Strong, Beloved, Song of Joy, Womanly

Victorious One

Gruaig Which Means Hair, Curly, Descendant of Caiside

Doer

Color, Colorful

Raven, Raven-haired, Rabe

Life, The Element Hayyim Meaning Life

Defender of the Castle Crossbowman, Winner

Coal Town, Frisky, Diminutive of Colston, Colt

Holder of the Heel, Supplanter, Yahweh May Protect

Cut, Excise

Che

Raven, Raven-haired

Someone who Uses a Cart, Carter

Son of Charioteer, Corb Meaning Chariot

Acolyte

Supplanter, Holder of the Heel, Yahweh May Protect

Man from Cyprus, From Cypres

From the Island

Oak Wood

Fruit Garden, Bright Red, Fruitful Land

Hairless, Courageous, Dog, Little Bald One

Coal Town

Son of Cadán

Who Carries the Christ

Bank, Cliff, Form of Clifford, Slope

Raven