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'''Cade'''. 1. Transferred from English surname. 2. Derived from Old English nickname for someone or something lumpy or rotund. 3. Possibly from Late Middle English cade (young animal abandoned by its mother and raised by hand). 4. Alternatively derived from Middle English cade (cask, barrel). May have been a nickname for someone with a barrel-like physique or an occupational name for a barrel maker. <ref>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/boy/cade</ref> | '''Cade'''. 1. Transferred from English surname. 2. Derived from Old English nickname for someone or something lumpy or rotund. 3. Possibly from Late Middle English cade (young animal abandoned by its mother and raised by hand). 4. Alternatively derived from Middle English cade (cask, barrel). May have been a nickname for someone with a barrel-like physique or an occupational name for a barrel maker. <ref>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/boy/cade</ref> Keywords: appearance, occupation | ||
'''Caden'''. 1. Arabic. "Kadin" means "friend" or "companion." 2. Welsh. Meaning "spirit of battle." 3. An altered form of an Irish and Scottish last name, McCadden. <ref><nowiki>https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-caden-462655.htm</nowiki></ref> | '''Caden'''. 1. Arabic. "Kadin" means "friend" or "companion." 2. Welsh. Meaning "spirit of battle." 3. An altered form of an Irish and Scottish last name, McCadden. <ref><nowiki>https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-caden-462655.htm</nowiki></ref> Keywords: friendship, relationships, war | ||
'''Cadence'''. English. Derived from a musical term meaning "rhythm" or "flow." <ref><nowiki>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadence_(given_name)</nowiki></ref> | '''Cadence'''. English. Derived from a musical term meaning "rhythm" or "flow." <ref><nowiki>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadence_(given_name)</nowiki></ref> Keywords: music | ||
'''Cael'''. Celtic, Gaelic, Irish. 1. “Victorious people." 2. "Slender.” <ref><nowiki>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/cael/</nowiki></ref> | '''Cael'''. Celtic, Gaelic, Irish. 1. “Victorious people." 2. "Slender.” <ref><nowiki>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/cael/</nowiki></ref> Keywords: appearance, competition, war | ||
'''Caelan'''. 1. Irish, Gaelic. 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> | '''Caelan'''. 1. Irish, Gaelic. 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> Keywords: appearance, community, competition, nature, water, war | ||
'''Caerwyn'''. Welsh. From caer, meaning "fortress" and gwyn, meaning "white, fair, loved, blessed." <ref><nowiki>https://www.behindthename.com/name/caerwyn</nowiki></ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.welshboysnames.co.uk/caerwyn/</nowiki></ref> | '''Caerwyn'''. Welsh. From caer, meaning "fortress" and gwyn, meaning "white, fair, loved, blessed." <ref><nowiki>https://www.behindthename.com/name/caerwyn</nowiki></ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.welshboysnames.co.uk/caerwyn/</nowiki></ref> Keywords: appearance, love, places | ||
'''Cage'''. English. Meaning, "confining structure with bars." <ref><nowiki>https://www.babynames.com/name/cage</nowiki></ref> | '''Cage'''. English. Meaning, "confining structure with bars." <ref><nowiki>https://www.babynames.com/name/cage</nowiki></ref> | ||
'''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> | '''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> Keywords: ancestors, law, lineage | ||
'''Cahaya'''. Indonesian, Malay. Meaning "light." <ref name=":0">https://www.behindthename.com/name/cahaya</ref> | '''Cahaya'''. Indonesian, Malay. Meaning "light." <ref name=":0">https://www.behindthename.com/name/cahaya</ref> Keywords: elements, magic, nature, science, space | ||
'''Cahya'''. Indonesian, Malay. Meaning "The Light." <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cahya</ref> Variant of Cahaya, which see. <ref name=":0" /> | '''Cahya'''. Indonesian, Malay. Meaning "The Light." <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cahya</ref> Variant of Cahaya, which see. <ref name=":0" /> Keywords: elements, magic, nature, religion, science, space, spirituality | ||
'''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. Sir Kay (English) or Cai (Welsh) is Arthur's brother in Arthurian legend. <ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cai/</ref> | '''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. Sir Kay (English) or Cai (Welsh) is Arthur's brother in Arthurian legend. <ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cai/</ref> Keywords: appearance, Arthurian legend, celebration, emotions, knights, magic, money, wealth | ||
'''Cailean'''. 1. Irish, Scottish Gaelic. Meaning "whelp/young dog/pup," "cub," or "(contemporary) child." 2. Scottish. Meaning "triumphant in battle/war," "virile." 3. Scottish form of the Late Roman/Latin "Columba," meaning "dove." 4. Original spelling of Anglicised "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> | '''Cailean'''. 1. Irish, Scottish Gaelic. Meaning "whelp/young dog/pup," "cub," or "(contemporary) child." 2. Scottish. Meaning "triumphant in battle/war," "virile." 3. Scottish form of the Late Roman/Latin "Columba," meaning "dove." 4. Original spelling of Anglicised "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> Keywords: animals, children, nature, religion, spirituality, war | ||
'''Cairo'''. 1. Arabic. Meaning "victorious." 2. Place name--the capital of Egypt. <ref>https://www.thebump.com/b/cairo-baby-name</ref> | '''Cairo'''. 1. Arabic. Meaning "victorious." 2. Place name--the capital of Egypt. <ref>https://www.thebump.com/b/cairo-baby-name</ref> Keywords: competition, geography, places, war | ||
'''Cais'''. 1. Vietnamese. Meaning "rejoicer." 2. Also commonly used in Chinese-speaking countries. <ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/cais/</ref> | '''Cais'''. 1. Vietnamese. Meaning "rejoicer." 2. Also commonly used in Chinese-speaking countries. <ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/cais/</ref> Keywords: celebration, emotions | ||
'''Cal'''. 1. Hebrew. Meaning "devotion." Sometimes associated with dogs, who are known as faithful companions. Related to the name "Caleb." 2. Northern Ireland. Variation on Cathal, meaning "battle rule." Also the name of a seventh-century saint in Italy. 3. Pet form of names beginning or ending with "cal." <ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Cal</ref><ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Cathal</ref> | '''Cal'''. 1. Hebrew. Meaning "devotion." Sometimes associated with dogs, who are known as faithful companions. Related to the name "Caleb." 2. Northern Ireland. Variation on Cathal, meaning "battle rule." Also the name of a seventh-century saint in Italy. 3. Pet form of names beginning or ending with "cal." <ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Cal</ref><ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Cathal</ref> Keywords: emotions, relationships, religion, saints, war | ||
'''Calais'''. 1. Greek. Meaning "son of Boreas." 2. Latin. Meaning "son of the north wind." <ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/calais/</ref> 3. French. Place name--picturesque city and major ferry port in northern France. <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Calais</ref> | '''Calais'''. 1. Greek. Meaning "son of Boreas." 2. Latin. Meaning "son of the north wind." <ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/calais/</ref> 3. French. Place name--picturesque city and major ferry port in northern France. <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Calais</ref> Keywords: ancestors, elements, geography, gods, Greek mythology, lineage, nature, places, religion, spirituality, ships/boats, water | ||
'''Caldwell'''. English, Irish, Scottish. 1. Derived from the Old English cald/caeld, meaning "cold" and welle/wella, meaning "well, spring, stream." 2. Place name--several places in the British Isles, most famously the Caldwells in North Yorkshire and Renfrewshire in Scotland. 3. Transferred from a Scottish surname. <ref>https://www.ancestry.ca/name-origin?surname=caldwell</ref><ref>https://www.houseofnames.com/caldwell-family-crest</ref> | '''Caldwell'''. English, Irish, Scottish. 1. Derived from the Old English cald/caeld, meaning "cold" and welle/wella, meaning "well, spring, stream." 2. Place name--several places in the British Isles, most famously the Caldwells in North Yorkshire and Renfrewshire in Scotland. 3. Transferred from a Scottish surname. <ref>https://www.ancestry.ca/name-origin?surname=caldwell</ref><ref>https://www.houseofnames.com/caldwell-family-crest</ref> Keywords: elements, geography, places, water, weather | ||
'''Caledon'''. 1. Irish, Latin. Meaning "hard or rocky land." 2. Irish place name related to Caledonia, the Latin word for Scotland, thought to be derived from the ancient Celtic word for "hard." 3. English. Meaning "tough people." <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Caledon</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/caledon</ref> | '''Caledon'''. 1. Irish, Latin. Meaning "hard or rocky land." 2. Irish place name related to Caledonia, the Latin word for Scotland, thought to be derived from the ancient Celtic word for "hard." 3. English. Meaning "tough people." <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Caledon</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/caledon</ref> Keywords: elements, geography, geology, metals, minerals, places, rocks | ||
'''Caley'''. 1. Gaelic, Irish. Meaning "slim, slender." 2. Scottish. Meaning "contemporary child." <ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/caley/</ref> | '''Caley'''. 1. Gaelic, Irish. Meaning "slim, slender." 2. Scottish. Meaning "contemporary child." <ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/caley/</ref> | ||
'''Calgary'''. 1. Scottish. From the gaelic word Cala-ghearridh, meaning "pasture by the bay." 2. Place name--a city in Alberta, Canada. <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/calgary</ref> | '''Calgary'''. 1. Scottish. From the gaelic word Cala-ghearridh, meaning "pasture by the bay." 2. Place name--a city in Alberta, Canada. <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/calgary</ref> Keywords: geography, nature, places, plants, water | ||
'''Calico'''. English. Noun-based name associated with small, floral-printed and/or sturdy cotton fabric and creatures and plants with mottled coats, shells, leaves, etc. <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Calico</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calico</ref> | '''Calico'''. English. Noun-based name associated with small, floral-printed and/or sturdy cotton fabric and creatures and plants with mottled coats, shells, leaves, etc. <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Calico</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calico</ref> Keywords: animals, nature, plants | ||
'''Callan'''. Gaelic, Scottish. Meaning "battle, rock." <ref>https://www.thebump.com/b/callan-baby-name</ref> | '''Callan'''. Gaelic, Scottish. Meaning "battle, rock." <ref>https://www.thebump.com/b/callan-baby-name</ref> Keywords: elements, geology, minerals, nature, war | ||
'''Callias'''. Greek. Meaning "beauty." Latinised version of Ancient Greek Kallias. <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/callias</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/callias</ref> | '''Callias'''. Greek. Meaning "beauty." Latinised version of Ancient Greek Kallias. <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/callias</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/callias</ref> Keywords: appearance | ||
'''Calypso'''. 1. Greek. Meaning "she that conceals." Name from Greek mythology. <ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/calypso</ref> 2. Latin. Noun--type of white to purple orchid that grows in bogs. 3. Noun--a form of syncopated West Indian/Trinidadian music, often involving improvisation. <ref>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calypso</ref> | '''Calypso'''. 1. Greek. Meaning "she that conceals." Name from Greek mythology. <ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/calypso</ref> 2. Latin. Noun--type of white to purple orchid that grows in bogs. 3. Noun--a form of syncopated West Indian/Trinidadian music, often involving improvisation. <ref>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calypso</ref> Keywords: flowers, Greek mythology, music, mystery, nature, plants | ||
'''Cam'''. Gaelic, Scottish. Meaning "crooked mouth." Derivative of Cameron, which see. <ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cam/</ref> | '''Cam'''. Gaelic, Scottish. Meaning "crooked mouth." Derivative of Cameron, which see. <ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cam/</ref> Keywords: appearance | ||
'''Camber'''. English. 1. Noun meaning "a slightly arched surface." <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Camber</ref> 2. Transferred from the English surname denoting a family from Cambria (Wales). <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/camber</ref> | '''Camber'''. English. 1. Noun meaning "a slightly arched surface." <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Camber</ref> 2. Transferred from the English surname denoting a family from Cambria (Wales). <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/camber</ref> Keywords: geography, places | ||
'''Camden'''. 1. Scottish. Meaning "(from the) winding valley." 2. Welsh. Meaning "child of the wind." 3. Transferred from an English surname denoting people who lived in a camp in a valley. 4. Camden Town is a popular market district in London. <ref>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/boy/camden</ref><ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Camden/boy</ref><ref name=":1">https://ohbabynames.com/all-baby-names/camdyn/</ref> | '''Camden'''. 1. Scottish. Meaning "(from the) winding valley." 2. Welsh. Meaning "child of the wind." 3. Transferred from an English surname denoting people who lived in a camp in a valley. 4. Camden Town is a popular market district in London. <ref>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/boy/camden</ref><ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Camden/boy</ref><ref name=":1">https://ohbabynames.com/all-baby-names/camdyn/</ref> Keywords: children, elements, geography, nature, places, whimsical | ||
'''Camdyn'''. Variation on Camden, which see. <ref name=":1" /> | '''Camdyn'''. Variation on Camden, which see. <ref name=":1" /> | ||
'''Cameo'''. 1. Italian. Meaning "small, but perfectly formed." <ref>https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-cameo-53485.htm</ref> 2. Italian. Meaning "sculpted jewel" or "a stone or shell carved in relief." 3. English. Meaning "a carved gem portrait." <ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cameo/</ref><ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Cameo</ref> 4. English. Noun, meaning "a small but noticeable part played by a famous actor." <ref>https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cameo</ref> | '''Cameo'''. 1. Italian. Meaning "small, but perfectly formed." <ref>https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-cameo-53485.htm</ref> 2. Italian. Meaning "sculpted jewel" or "a stone or shell carved in relief." 3. English. Meaning "a carved gem portrait." <ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cameo/</ref><ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Cameo</ref> 4. English. Noun, meaning "a small but noticeable part played by a famous actor." <ref>https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cameo</ref> Keywords: art, fame, jewels, minerals, nature, stones | ||
Cameron | '''Cameron'''. Scottish. Transferred from the surname. 1. Scottish highlands. Derived from words meaning "crooked nose" or "crooked river." 2. Scottish lowlands. Derived from the last name of a baron hailing from Cambernon, Normandy. <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameron_(given_name)</ref> Keywords: appearance, geography, nature, places | ||
Camille | '''Camille'''. 1. French. Meaning "young ceremonial attendant" or "pure and perfect." 2. Latin. Derived from Camilla, meaning "serving at the altar" or "virgin of unblemished character." <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Camille</ref><ref>https://www.mom365.com/baby-names/baby-name-search/c/camille</ref><ref>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/girl/camille</ref> Keywords: religion | ||
Campbell | '''Campbell'''. 1. Gaelic, Scottish. Meaning "crooked/bent mouth/smile." Transferred from a famous surname. 2. French, Latin, Norman. Meaning "from the beautiful field." French variations include Beauchamp and Hamel. <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> Keywords: appearance, nature, places | ||
Camryn | '''Camryn'''. Form of Cameron, which see (definition 1). | ||
Cande | '''Cande'''. Spanish, Latin. 1. Short form of the names Candelaria and Candelario, meaning "candlemas" or "feast of candles," the Christian celebration of the presentation of baby Jesus in the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary. 2. Meaning "candle." 3. Meaning "twine" or "waxed cord." <ref><nowiki>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cande</nowiki></ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.behindthename.com/name/candelaria</nowiki></ref><ref><nowiki>http://www.name-doctor.com/name-cande-meaning-of-cande-17473.html</nowiki></ref> Keywords: light, religion, spirituality | ||
Candid | Candid | ||