List of Baby Names for Boys Starting with C

Cater

The name Cater is part of the ancient legacy of the stone-age tribes of Great Britain. The name was taken on by someone who worked as a caterer. The surname Cater was official name, "the cater", derived from the Old French ale catour, a little meaning a buyer of groceries for the gentleman's house.

Meaning: Caterer

Cawley

The name Cawley is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Cawley is: Relic.

Meaning: Cow meadow

Caydenn

Etymology & Historical Origin - Cayden. Cayden is a spelling variant of Caden which is derived from a Gaelic surname, Mac Cadáin (meaning son of Cadáin).

Meaning: One who is round, of the cask Origin: English, French

Cederic

Invented by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his novel 'Ivanhoe' (1819). Apparently he based it on the actual name Cerdic, the name of the semi-legendary founder of the kingdom of Wessex in the 6th century. The meaning of Cerdic is uncertain, but it does not appear to be Old English in origin.

Cedric

(SED-rik)

Meanings and history of the name Cedric: | Edit. meaning: battlefield chieftain. Cedric is of Old English origin. The name was invented by Sir Walter Scott for the character Cedric of Rotherwood in the book "Ivanhoe" (1819). It appears to be from Cerdic, the name of the traditional founder of the kingdom of Wessex.

Meaning: An alternative form of kedrick Origin: Literary

Cedrick

Welsh Meaning: The name Cedrick is a Welsh baby name. In Welsh the meaning of the name Cedrick is: War leader; gift of splendor.

Cedrik

Welsh Meaning: The name Cedrik is a Welsh baby name. In Welsh the meaning of the name Cedrik is: Gift of splendor.

Cephas

(SEE-fəs)

Means "rock" in Aramaic. The apostle Simon was called Cephas by Jesus because he was to be the rock upon which the Christian church was to be built. In most versions of the New Testament Cephas is translated into Greek Πετρος (Petros) (in English Peter).

Meaning: Stone Origin: Aramaic

Chad

(CHAD)

The name Chad is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Chad is: Protector; defender. English form of a Welsh name meaning battle or warring. Famous bearer: 7th- century bishop St Chad founded the Samaritans, a charitable organization providing service for the suicidal and despairing.

Meaning: From the celtic meaning warrior Origin: English

Chadd

The name Chadd is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Chadd is: Protector; defender. English form of a Welsh name meaning battle or warring. Famous bearer: 7th- century bishop St Chad founded the Samaritans, a charitable organization providing service for the suicidal and despairing.

Meaning: A form of chad Origin: English