List of Baby Names for Boys Starting with C

Casper

(KAHS-pər)

Casper (with the same sounding Kasper) is a family and personal name derived from Chaldean that means "Treasurer". The origins of the name have been traced as far back as the Old Testament and variations of the name have been adopted by a variety of cultures and languages.

Caspian

(KAS-pee-ən)

The meaning of the name Caspian is From Qazvin, Iran. ... Name taken from the Caspian Sea. Prince Caspian is a character by C.S. Lewis in his famous Chronicles of Narnia series. The Caspian sea was most likely named after the city of Qazvin, which was named for the ancient tribe of Cas.

Meaning: Caspian sea Origin: English

Cassian

(KASH-ən)

Meaning & History. From the Roman family name Cassianus, which was derived from CASSIUS. This was the name of several saints, including a 3rd-century martyr from Tangier who is the patron saint of stenographers and a 5th-century mystic who founded a monastery in Marseille.

Meaning: Castle Origin: Latin

Cassius

(KASH-əs/KAS-ee-əs)

The name Cassius is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Cassius is: Narcissistic; vain.

Meaning: Castle Origin: Latin

Castor

(KAS-tər)

From the Greek name Καστωρ (Kastor), possibly related to κεκασμαι (kekasmai) meaning "to excel, to shine" (pluperfect κεκαστο). In Greek myth Castor was a son of Zeus and the twin brother of Pollux. The constellation Gemini, which represents the two brothers, contains a star by this name.

Meaning: Beaver Origin: Greek

Caswell

(KAZ-wel)

Caswell Name Meaning. English: habitational name from places in Dorset, Northamptonshire, and Somerset named Caswell, from Old English cærse '(water)cress' + well(a) 'spring', 'stream'.

Meaning: From an area with watercress Origin: English

Catahecassa

(kah-tah-heh-KAH-sah)

French Meaning: The name Catherine is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Catherine is: Pure, clear. Form of the Latin Katharina, from the Greek Aikaterina.

Meaning: Dark hoof Origin: Native American

Cathal

(KA-hal)

Meaning of the Irish name Cathal. Listen and learn how to pronounce Cathal so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: cath “”battle”” and all “”mighty”” and signifies “”a great warrior.””

Meaning: Invincible in combat Origin: Gaelic

Cato

(KAH-to)

The name Cato is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Cato is: Intelligent; shrewd.

Meaning: Clever Origin: Latin

Caulton

(KAWL-tən)

This is an early locational surname of Olde English pre 7th century origins. The surname originates from a place called 'Calton' or possibly 'Cauldon', deriving from the original spelling of 'calu-tun', and meaning 'a calf farm', a place where calves were reared.

Meaning: Cattle farm Origin: English