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Conia
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Likely a modern feminine form related to Connie/Constance meaning 'steadfast'; alternative root from Greek konia 'dust'. Origin uncertain. |
English, Greek, Irish, Italian |
Girl |
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Cortnae
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Derived from the place-name Courtenay; historically a surname. Folk etymology links it to 'short nose.' |
English |
Unisex |
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Cristainah
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Follower of Christ |
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Girl |
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Cymbalina
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Likely 'little cymbal' or 'melodic'; alternatively linked to the royal name Cymbeline |
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Girl |
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Cadhlas
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Possibly 'beautiful' or 'graceful' - meaning inferred from Cadhla; exact meaning for Cadhlas is uncertain |
Irish (Gaelic), Scottish Gaelic |
Boy |
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cassidi
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Descendant of Caiside; often interpreted as 'curly-haired' |
Irish |
Unisex |
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Chandra Mohan
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Moon-charming; 'charming as the moon' (Chandra = moon; Mohan = charming) |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Chen Ji
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Surname Chen + Ji (commonly 吉 'auspicious/lucky', or 纪/繼 'record/continue', etc.) - roughly 'Chen the auspicious' or 'continuation of the Chen family' depending on chosen character. |
Chinese |
Unisex |
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Chow
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From the Chinese surname 周 meaning "circumference", "all around", and historically associated with the Zhou dynasty |
Chinese |
Unisex |
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Coki
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No single established meaning; often a pet form or diminutive. If linked to Japanese 'Koki', meanings vary by kanji (examples: 'light', 'radiance', 'hope'). As a nickname for Joaquín it functions as a familiar form without independent lexical meaning. |
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Boy |
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Caelina
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Likely 'heavenly' (Latin) or 'slender/fair' (Irish); often interpreted as 'heavenly one' in modern use |
Gaelic, Latin |
Girl |
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Calinda
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Possibly 'sun' (from Sanskrit Kalinda) or associated with the Calinda dance/folk tradition |
Spanish |
Girl |
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Capeka
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Unknown or not well documented; meaning is disputed/uncertain |
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Girl |
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Carmiel
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God's vineyard / garden of God |
Hebrew |
Unisex |
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Cassandrah
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Associated with the Trojan prophetess; often interpreted as "shining upon men" or "entangler of men" |
Greek |
Girl |
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Caylon
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Probably 'slender' or 'slender one' (from Gaelic Caolán); otherwise an invented modern name without a single traditional meaning |
English |
Boy |
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Cetta
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Diminutive of Concetta; 'conception', often referencing the Immaculate Conception |
Italian |
Girl |
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Chandrachur
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Moon-stealer; one who steals the moon (poetic epithet) |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Charrissa
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Grace; beloved |
English |
Girl |
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Cherika
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Beloved; dear (diminutive) |
English |
Girl |
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Chlorys
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Green, fresh; associated with flowers and spring (goddess/nymph of flowers) |
Greek |
Girl |
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Chuchita
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Affectionate diminutive of 'Chucha' - literally 'little Chucha', used as a term of endearment for women |
Spanish |
Girl |
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Clarenzya
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bright, clear; famed |
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Girl |
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Clunee
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Meadow; 'from the meadow' |
Irish |
Unisex |
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Coniah
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Yahweh will establish / established by God |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Cortnai
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Derived from the Courtenay family name - broadly 'from Courtenay'; sometimes historically linked to Old French elements variously interpreted (e.g., 'short nose') or association with the court. |
English |
Unisex |
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Cristaine
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follower of Christ / Christian |
Greek, Latin |
Girl |
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Cymbaline
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Derived from Cunobelinus - likely 'hound of the king' or 'hound-prince' (interpretations vary) |
Celtic |
Boy |
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cadin
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From the Celtic root 'cad' meaning 'battle' - commonly rendered as 'little battle' or 'young fighter'. |
English, Gaelic, Irish, Welsh |
Boy |
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Cassien
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Derived from the family name Cassius - generally interpreted as 'belonging to Cassius'; Cassius has been variously rendered as 'hollow' or 'empty'. |
French |
Boy |
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Chandra Mouli
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Moon-crowned - "one who wears the moon on his head" (epithet of Lord Shiva) |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Chen Jia
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Surname Chen (陈/陳) + given name 'Jia' (commonly 家 'home/family', 佳 'good/excellent', or 嘉 'praiseworthy/excellent'); overall conveys 'Chen of a good/excellent family' or 'excellent Chen'. |
Chinese |
Unisex |
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Choy
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Variant spelling of surnames that can mean 'from the state of Cai' (蔡) or 'lofty/high' (崔/최); primarily a family name, sometimes used as a given name or nickname. |
Chinese |
Unisex |
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Coleen
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girl; young woman |
Irish |
Girl |
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Caelinah
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Likely 'heavenly' (Latin cael-) or 'slender' (Gaelic Caelan) |
Irish |
Girl |
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Caline
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Either 'heavenly' (from Caelina) or 'affectionate/cuddly' (from French câline). |
French |
Girl |
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Caphtor
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Ancient biblical place name (an island), traditionally cited as the homeland of the Caphtorim/Philistines; precise meaning unknown |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Carmil
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Vineyard; in the form 'Carmiel' often rendered 'God's vineyard' |
Hebrew |
Unisex |
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Cassandre
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Prophetess; often interpreted as "she who entangles men" |
Greek |
Girl |
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Cayly
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Modern variant of Kaylee - often understood as 'pure' or linked to the Irish word cailín meaning 'girl' |
English |
Girl |
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Cetus
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sea monster; whale |
Greek |
Boy |
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Chandrahas
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'Smile of the moon' - one who has a moon-like smile |
Indian, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Charrissah
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Grace (sometimes associated with 'beloved' via similar Latin roots) |
Greek |
Girl |
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Cherikia
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Likely "beloved" or "darling" (inferred from French chérie) with a modern suffix |
English |
Girl |
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Chlorysa
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Green, fresh; associated with flowers and spring |
Greek |
Girl |
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Chuck
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Diminutive of Charles, ultimately meaning 'free man'. |
English |
Boy |
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Clarenzyah
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Modern coinage suggesting 'clear/bright' (from Clara) with a lyrical ending - conveys brightness and grace |
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Girl |
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Clunees
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from the meadow / pasture |
Irish |
Unisex |
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Conlan
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From Ó Conalláin - 'descendant of Conall' (Conall = 'strong wolf' or 'valiant'), i.e., 'little strong one' or 'descendant of Conall'. |
Irish |
Boy |
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Cortnay
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From the place name Courtenay; often interpreted as 'from Courtenay' (sometimes rendered as 'short nose' in older etymologies) |
French |
Unisex |
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