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'''Cache'''. American English. A modern name meaning "A storage place, a safe hiding place, something hidden, or short-term computer memory" in English.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cache</ref><ref>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cache</ref> US Social Security Administration (SSA) data shows about 153 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 59% of the time, so it is very gender neutral.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CACHE/index.html</ref> Keywords: modern, mysterious, neutral inclined, one syllable, secret, technology, very rare. | '''Cache'''. Pronounced "cash". American English. A modern name meaning "A storage place, a safe hiding place, something hidden, or short-term computer memory" in English.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cache [https://web.archive.org/web/20230604132503/https://babynames.com/name/cache Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cache [https://web.archive.org/web/20230705194338/https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cache Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US Social Security Administration (SSA) data shows about 153 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 59% of the time, so it is very gender neutral.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CACHE/index.html</ref> Keywords: modern, mysterious, neutral inclined, one syllable, secret, technology, very rare. | ||
'''Caelan'''. 1. Irish Gaelic. From the Irish Gaelic name Caolán. Various meanings, most commonly "slender", "child", and "powerful warrior." <ref><nowiki>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caelan</nowiki></ref> 2. Old Welsh. From "cae," meaning "field," (pronounced kaee or gaee) and "llan/lan," meaning a community or town associated with a landmark. So Caelan/Caellan has the literal translation of "from the town by the field." Changing the spelling completely changes the meaning of the name. For example, "cai" (pronounced kay) means to rejoice in victory, and "lyn" means by water. <ref><nowiki>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/boy/caelan</nowiki></ref> 3. Scottish. "People of victory." <ref><nowiki>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Caelan</nowiki></ref> 4. English. Anglicized form of Irish masculine name Caolán ("slender," with diminutive suffix) or Irish feminine name Caoilfhionn ("slender and fair") <ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/caelan</ref> US SSA data shows about 51 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 74% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAELAN/index.html</ref> Keywords: appearance, community, competition, extraordinary, nature, water, war. | '''Caelan'''. 1. Irish Gaelic. From the Irish Gaelic name Caolán. Various meanings, most commonly "slender", "child", and "powerful warrior." <ref><nowiki>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caelan</nowiki></ref> 2. Old Welsh. From "cae," meaning "field," (pronounced kaee or gaee) and "llan/lan," meaning a community or town associated with a landmark. So Caelan/Caellan has the literal translation of "from the town by the field." Changing the spelling completely changes the meaning of the name. For example, "cai" (pronounced kay) means to rejoice in victory, and "lyn" means by water. <ref><nowiki>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/boy/caelan</nowiki></ref> 3. Scottish. "People of victory." <ref><nowiki>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Caelan</nowiki></ref> 4. English. Anglicized form of Irish masculine name Caolán ("slender," with diminutive suffix) or Irish feminine name Caoilfhionn ("slender and fair") <ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/caelan [https://web.archive.org/web/20220809131751/https://www.behindthename.com/name/caelan Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 51 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 74% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAELAN/index.html</ref> Keywords: appearance, community, competition, extraordinary, nature, water, war. | ||
'''Cagney'''. Gaelic, Irish. 1. Meaning "tribute." <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Cagney#similar</ref> 2. From the Gaelic surname Ó Caingne, meaning "grandson or descendant of advocate." From caingean, meaning "legal dispute." <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cagney</ref> US SSA data shows about 204 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 68% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAGNEY/index.html</ref> Keywords: ancestors, law, lineage, neutral inclined, two syllables, very rare. | '''Cagney'''. Gaelic, Irish. 1. Meaning "tribute." <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Cagney#similar [https://web.archive.org/web/20221026201127/https://nameberry.com/babyname/cagney Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. From the Gaelic surname Ó Caingne, meaning "grandson or descendant of advocate." From caingean, meaning "legal dispute." <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cagney [https://web.archive.org/web/20230307054134/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cagney Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 204 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 68% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAGNEY/index.html</ref> Keywords: ancestors, law, lineage, neutral inclined, two syllables, very rare. | ||
'''Cai'''. 1. Chinese. Meaning "colourful" or "wealthy." 2. Vietnamese. Meaning "feminine." 3. Latin, Welsh. Meaning "rejoice." Short form of Caius. 4. Wolof (dialect of Senegal and The Gambia). Meaning "come." <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cai</ref><ref>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/girl/cai</ref><ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Caius</ref> 5. English, Welsh. Masculine. Sir Kay (English) or Cai (Welsh) is Arthur's brother in Arthurian legend.<ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cai/</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cai-2</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kay-2</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cai-1</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,108 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 72% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAI/index.html</ref> Keywords: appearance, Arthurian legend, celebration, emotions, knights, magic, money, one syllable, uncommon, wealth. | '''Cai'''. 1. Chinese. Meaning "colourful" or "wealthy." 2. Vietnamese. Meaning "feminine." 3. Latin, Welsh. Meaning "rejoice." Short form of Caius. 4. Wolof (dialect of Senegal and The Gambia). Meaning "come." <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cai [https://web.archive.org/web/20230401111554/https://babynames.com/name/cai Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/girl/cai [https://web.archive.org/web/20210924055629/https://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/girl/cai Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Caius [https://web.archive.org/web/20230228174807/https://nameberry.com/babyname/caius Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 5. English, Welsh. Masculine. Sir Kay (English) or Cai (Welsh) is Arthur's brother in Arthurian legend.<ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cai/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221206014907/https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cai/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cai-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20221122224049/https://www.behindthename.com/name/cai-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kay-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230602173211/https://www.behindthename.com/name/kay-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cai-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230323194701/https://www.behindthename.com/name/cai-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,108 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 72% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20170529122132/http://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: appearance, Arthurian legend, celebration, emotions, knights, magic, money, one syllable, uncommon, wealth. | ||
'''Cailean'''. Scottish. Pronounced CAL-lan. Traditionally masculine. Possibly meaning "whelp, young dog, pup, cub," "child," "triumphant in battle," "virile," or even a form of the Late Roman name Columba, meaning "a dove." This name is sometimes anglicized as '''Colin'''.<ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cailean/</ref><ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Cailean</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cailean</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/columba</ref><ref name="CharlesBook" /><ref name="EllefsonBook">Connie Ellefson. ''A Genealogist's Guide to Ethnic Names A Reference for First Names from Around the World.'' Cincinnati, Ohio: Family Tree, 2012.</ref> US SSA data shows about 60 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 76% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAILEAN/index.html</ref> Keywords: animals, children, extraordinary, nature, religion, spirituality, two syllables, war. | '''Cailean'''. Scottish. Pronounced CAL-lan. Traditionally masculine. Possibly meaning "whelp, young dog, pup, cub," "child," "triumphant in battle," "virile," or even a form of the Late Roman name Columba, meaning "a dove." This name is sometimes anglicized as '''Colin'''.<ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cailean/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20220811053019/https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cailean/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Cailean [https://web.archive.org/web/20230530111602/https://nameberry.com/babyname/cailean Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cailean [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328011549/https://www.behindthename.com/name/cailean Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/columba [https://web.archive.org/web/20230629165443/https://www.behindthename.com/name/columba Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="CharlesBook" /><ref name="EllefsonBook">Connie Ellefson. ''A Genealogist's Guide to Ethnic Names A Reference for First Names from Around the World.'' Cincinnati, Ohio: Family Tree, 2012.</ref> US SSA data shows about 60 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 76% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAILEAN/index.html</ref> Keywords: animals, children, extraordinary, nature, religion, spirituality, two syllables, war. | ||
'''Cairo'''. English. A modern name, from the place name, the capital and largest city in Egypt, Cairo. From ''al-Qahirah'' (القاهرة), meaning "The victorious" in Arabic.<ref>https://www.thebump.com/b/cairo-baby-name</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cairo</ref> US SSA data shows about 204 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 86% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAIRO/index.html</ref> Keywords: battle, competition, geography, masculine inclined, places, two syllables, very rare, war. | '''Cairo'''. English. A modern name, from the place name, the capital and largest city in Egypt, Cairo. From ''al-Qahirah'' (القاهرة), meaning "The victorious" in Arabic.<ref>https://www.thebump.com/b/cairo-baby-name [https://web.archive.org/web/20230603093454/https://www.thebump.com/b/cairo-baby-name Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cairo [https://web.archive.org/web/20230503200150/https://www.behindthename.com/name/cairo Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 204 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 86% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAIRO/index.html</ref> Keywords: battle, competition, geography, masculine inclined, places, two syllables, very rare, war. | ||
'''Cam'''. 1. English. Gender neutral or masculine. Short form of Cameron (which see), meaning "crooked nose" in Gaelic. 2. Vietnamese. Feminine. Meaning "Orange fruit."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cam-1</ref> 3. Short for other names starting with Cam.<ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cam/</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cam-2</ref> US SSA data shows about 9,194 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 80% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAM/index.html</ref> Keywords: appearance, food, masculine inclined, one syllable, uncommon. | '''Cam'''. 1. English. Gender neutral or masculine. Short form of Cameron (which see), meaning "crooked nose" in Gaelic. 2. Vietnamese. Feminine. Meaning "Orange fruit."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cam-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230329132143/https://www.behindthename.com/name/cam-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 3. Short for other names starting with Cam.<ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cam/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221107193625/https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cam/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cam-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328011549/https://www.behindthename.com/name/cam-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 9,194 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 80% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAM/index.html</ref> Keywords: appearance, food, masculine inclined, one syllable, uncommon. | ||
'''Cameo'''. 1. Italian. Meaning "small, but perfectly formed,"<ref>https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-cameo-53485.htm</ref> "sculpted jewel," or "a stone or shell carved in relief." 3. English. Meaning "a carved gem portrait," or "a small part played by a famous actor."<ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cameo/</ref><ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Cameo</ref><ref>https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cameo</ref> US SSA data shows about 859 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 88% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAMEO/index.html</ref> Keywords: art, fame, feminine inclined, jewels, minerals, nature, rare, stones, three syllables, treasure. | '''Cameo'''. 1. Italian. Meaning "small, but perfectly formed,"<ref>https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-cameo-53485.htm [https://web.archive.org/web/20211022002658/https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-cameo-53485.htm Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> "sculpted jewel," or "a stone or shell carved in relief." 3. English. Meaning "a carved gem portrait," or "a small part played by a famous actor."<ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cameo/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203150517/https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cameo/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Cameo [https://web.archive.org/web/20230302170719/https://nameberry.com/babyname/cameo Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cameo [https://web.archive.org/web/20201111214618/https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cameo Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 859 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 88% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAMEO/index.html</ref> Keywords: art, fame, feminine inclined, jewels, minerals, nature, rare, stones, three syllables, treasure. | ||
'''Cameron'''. English. From the Scottish surname. Meaning "crooked nose" in Gaelic.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameron_(given_name)</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cameron</ref><ref name="CharlesBook">Marissa Charles. ''The Big Book of Baby Names''. London: Arcturus, 2012. </ref> Short form: '''Cam''', which see. US SSA data shows about 56,291 people with the given name Cameron, used as a masculine name 90% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAMERON/index.html</ref> SSA data shows about 251 people with the variant '''Camryn''', used as a feminine name 88% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAMRYN/index.html</ref> Keywords: appearance, common, geography, masculine inclined, nature, places. | '''Cameron'''. English. From the Scottish surname. Meaning "crooked nose" in Gaelic.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameron_(given_name) [https://web.archive.org/web/20221112033350/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameron_(given_name) Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cameron [https://web.archive.org/web/20230329033042/https://www.behindthename.com/name/cameron Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="CharlesBook">Marissa Charles. ''The Big Book of Baby Names''. London: Arcturus, 2012. </ref> Short form: '''Cam''', which see. US SSA data shows about 56,291 people with the given name Cameron, used as a masculine name 90% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAMERON/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325202634/https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAMERON/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> SSA data shows about 251 people with the variant '''Camryn''', used as a feminine name 88% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAMRYN/index.html</ref> A [[notable nonbinary people|notable nonbinary person]] with this name is the death metal guitarist [[Cameron Boggs]]. Keywords: appearance, common, geography, masculine inclined, nature, places. | ||
'''Campbell'''. English. Pronounced "KAM-rən." From a Scottish surname. Meaning "crooked mouth" or "bent smile" in Gaelic.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/campbell</ref><ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/campbell/</ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.houseofnames.com/campbell-family-crest</nowiki></ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.ancestry.ca/name-origin?surname=campbell</nowiki></ref><ref><nowiki>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/girl/campbell</nowiki></ref> US SSA data shows about 1,778 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 56% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAMPBELL/index.html</ref>Keywords: appearance, nature, neutral inclined, places, two syllables, uncommon. | '''Campbell'''. English. Pronounced "KAM-rən." From a Scottish surname. Meaning "crooked mouth" or "bent smile" in Gaelic.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/campbell [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213075229/https://www.behindthename.com/name/campbell Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/campbell/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230326190404/https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/campbell/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.houseofnames.com/campbell-family-crest</nowiki></ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.ancestry.ca/name-origin?surname=campbell</nowiki></ref><ref><nowiki>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/girl/campbell</nowiki></ref> US SSA data shows about 1,778 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 56% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAMPBELL/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20221006200151/https://mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAMPBELL/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>Keywords: appearance, nature, neutral inclined, places, two syllables, uncommon. | ||
'''Cappy'''. English. Short for "Captain" in English.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cappy</ref> US SSA data shows about 525 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 56% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAPPY/index.html</ref> Keywords: nautical, neutral inclined, rare, two syllables, water. | '''Cappy'''. English. Short for "Captain" in English.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cappy [https://web.archive.org/web/20220815035958/https://babynames.com/name/cappy Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 525 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 56% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAPPY/index.html</ref> Keywords: nautical, neutral inclined, rare, two syllables, water. | ||