Masculine Submitted Names

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Colás m Spanish, Galician
Hypocoristic of Nicolás.
Colas m French, Walloon, Guernésiais
Guernésiais, Walloon and French diminutive of Nicolas which has been in use since the Middle Ages and features prominently in the old French lullaby "Fais dodo, Colas, mon petit frère"... [more]
Colau m Lengadocian
Languedocian form of Colas.
Colbe m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Colby.
Colbee m English
Variant of Colby.
Colbie f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Colby. A known bearer is the American singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat (1985-).
Colden m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Colden.
Coldin m English
Coldin is a boy's name meaning "dark valley" that comes from the Old English name Colden.
Colebee m Indigenous Australian
This was the name of two famous Australian Aborigines, recorded in the early history of Sydney. The meaning of the name is yet unknown. Also, this particular spelling may be an anglicized form of the original Aboriginal name, since it is close in appearance to English (sur)names like Coleby and Colby.
Coleraine m Irish (Anglicized, Rare)
Coleraine is a town in Northern Ireland. It's meaning is "Nook of the ferns". It was once a title held by the Hanger family of Driffield, Gloucestershire, England. It was also a given name in the Vansittart family of Shottesbrooke, Berkshire, England.
Coleson m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Coleson.
Coleton m English
Variant of Colton.
Coley m & f English (Rare)
Possibly a transferred use of the surname Coley or a diminutive of names such as Nicole and Cole.
Colga m Irish (Rare)
From Irish colg, meaning "thorn" or "sword".
Colgrim m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements col "coal" (see kol) and grīma "mask" (see grimo). Cognate to Icelandic Kolgrímur.
Col-hozeh m Biblical
Means "all-seeing", ultimately derived from Hebrew כל (kol) meaning "all, whole" and חזה (haza) meaning "to see, to have a vision". He was mentioned in Nehemiah 3:15 and Nehemiah 11:5.
Colie m English
Diminutive of Cole.
Colijn m Dutch (Rare), Medieval Dutch
Dutch form of Colin 2 or a short form of Nicolijn.
Colîn m Jèrriais
Jèrriais form of Colin 2.
Colla m Scottish, Irish, Irish Mythology
This is said to have been the name of three warrior brothers who founded the Irish kingdom of Airgialla and whose descendents ruled the Scottish kingdom of Dal Riada. ... [more]
Collard m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Collard.
Collen m Medieval Welsh, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Middle Welsh collen "hazel", ultimately from Old Welsh coll. Collen was a 7th-century monk who gave his name to Llangollen.
Collen m South African
Either a variant of Colin 2 or a transferred use of the surname Collen.
Colley m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Colley.
Collie f & m English
Diminutive of Colette or Colleen.
Collier m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Collier.
Collinwood m American (Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Collinwood.
Collis m English
From the traditionally English surname, which is a variant of Collins.
Colluto m Coptic (Italianized)
Italian form of Greek Kollouthos.
Colmane m Manx
Manx form of Columban.
Colm-cille m Irish
From Saint Colm-Cille (Saint Columba in English). Middle name of American-Australian actor and film director Mel Gibson.
Colo m Picard
Hypocoristic of Coulos and Nicola 1.
Colom m Gascon
Gascon form of Columba.
Colon m English
From a surname ultimateley derived from the given name Columbia.
Colonel m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Colonel or as a first name could be an attempt by parents to give their child a higher status.
Colorado m English
Likely given in reference to the state of Colorado in the United States. The state was named for the Colorado River, which Spanish explorers named the Río Colorado for the ruddy (in Spanish, colorado, or 'colored red') silt the river carried from the mountains.
Colotes m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek philosopher of the Epicurean school. He is notable for opposing the philosophies of Plutarch and claiming that it is impossible to live by the ideas of other philosophers.
Colquitt f & m American (South)
Character in the house next door novel written by Anne Rivers Siddon
Colrat m Lengadocian
Languedocian form of Conrad.
Colston m English
Transferred use of the surname Colston, meaning “coal town.”
Çolton f & m Nahuatl
Meaning uncertain, possibly a diminutive form of another name, using -ton.
Coltototl m Nahuatl
The name of both a medicinal herb (probably Dalea lagopus, "hare’s-foot dalea") and a kind of passerine bird recognised for its song and plumage, both also called coltotl. The former may derive from coltic "crooked thing" and otl "fruit", the latter from tototl "bird" and an uncertain first element.
Coltrane m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Coltrane.
Coltun m English
Variant of Colton.
Columban m German, German (Austrian), Romanian
German and Romanian form of Columbanus.
Columbano m History (Ecclesiastical)
Portuguese and Spanish form of Columbanus.
Columbia m & f Spanish, English, Italian
The name Colombia comes from the name of Christopher Columbus (Spanish: Cristóbal Colón). It was conceived by the revolutionary Francisco de Miranda as a reference to all the New World, but especially to those territories and colonies under Spanish and Portuguese rule... [more]
Colvin m English
Transferred use of the surname Colvin. It may also be used as a variant of Calvin.
Colyn m Manx
Manx cognate of Colin 1.
Com m Mormon
Early Jaredite king, son of Coriantum, and a late Jaredite king.
Comaeus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Komaios. A known bearer of this name was the Olympic victor Comaeus of Megara, who won the boxing contest at the 32nd Olympiad in 652 BC.
Coman m Medieval Romanian
Derived from Romanian coman, the archaic form of cuman "Cuman".
Çomart m Karachay-Balkar
Means "generous" in Karachay-Balkar.
Comerd m Kurdish
Derived from Kurdish camêr or merd, meaning "generous".
Cömert m & f Turkish
Means "generous" in Turkish.
Comhaltán m Old Irish
From comhalta "foster brother, foster sister" combined with a diminutive suffix.
Commodian m English
English form of Commodianus.
Commodiano m Italian, Spanish
Italian and Spanish form of Commodianus.
Commodianus m Late Roman
Roman cognomen, which is an extended form of Commodus. This name was borne by a Christian Latin poet from the 3rd century AD.
Commodo m Italian
Italian form of Commodus.
Commodore m English (Rare)
From the military rank of commodore, derived from French commandeur.
Commodus m Late Roman, History
Derived from the Latin word commodus, which can mean "suitable, convenient, opportune" as well as "full, complete, of full weight". The word is ultimately derived from Latin com "with, together" and modus "measure, manner"... [more]
Cómodo m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Commodus.
Comus m Greek Mythology
Greek god of revelry, merrymaking, festivity, nocturnal dalliances... [more]
Con m Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani transliteration of the English John.
Conaill m Irish
Original Irish form of Conall.
Conaire m & f Irish
Means "hound keeper", from "dog, hound, wolf".
Conal m Irish
Variant of Conall.
Conand m English (Archaic)
Meaning uncertain, possibly related to Latin conandus "which is to be attempted". Alternately, could be a variant of Conan.
Conard m English, Irish
Transferred use of the surname Conard.
Conatan m Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani form of Jonathan.
Concessus m Medieval, Medieval French
Latin concessus "permitted, allowed, granted".
Concettino m Italian
Diminutive of Concetto.
Conchoor m Manx
Manx form of Conchobar.
Conchor m Manx
Manx form of Conchobar.
Concke m East Frisian
Variant of Konrad recorded from the 16th to 18th century in East Frisia.
Concordius m Late Roman
This was the name of a Christian saint known as Concordius of Spoleto.
Condatis m Celtic Mythology
Condatis (Gaulish: 'confluence') was an ancient Celtic deity worshipped primarily in northern Britain but also in Gaul. He was associated with the confluences of rivers, in particular within County Durham in the North of England... [more]
Condorito m Popular Culture
Means "little condor" in Spanish. This is the title character of the Chilean comic strip Condorito (first published 1949).
Condro m Javanese
Javanese form of Candra.
Confucio m Italian (Rare, ?), History (Hispanicized)
Italian and Spanish form of Confucius. This was borne by Italian politician Confucio Basaglia (1872-1944).
Cong m & f Chinese
From Chinese 聪 (cōng) meaning "intelligent, clever, bright", 琮 (cóng) meaning "jade vessel" or 囱 (cōng) meaning "chimney, funnel", as well as other characters that are pronounced similarly.
Cönger m Karachay-Balkar
Means "comrade" in Karachay-Balkar.
Conghal m Old Irish
From Old Irish "hound, dog, wolf" (genitive con) and gal "valour, fury". Alternately, could be related to Irish congal "conflict, strife; fight, attack", itself a combination of com "with, together" and gal.
Conghalach m Old Irish
Variant of Conghal. Alternately, could be related to Irish congalach "valiant, martial; pugnacious".
Congmin f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 聪 (cōng) meaning "clever, intelligent" and 敏 (mǐn) meaning "agile, nimble, quick, fast, clever".
Conlan m English
Anglicized form of Conlán.
Conlaodh m Irish (Rare)
From the old Irish name Conláed (see Conleth).
Conmarch m Medieval Breton
Derived from Old Breton con "(war)hound, elevated one" (Middle Welsh kyn) combined with Old Welsh, Old Breton march "stallion, steed".
Connaghyn m Manx
Derived from Old Irish cú (con) "hound, wolf" and cenn "head".
Connery m & f Irish (Anglicized), English (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Connery.... [more]
Conney m English
Diminutive of Connor.
Connmhach m Old Irish
Derived from Gaelic connmach "head-smashing".
Connolly f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Connolly as a given name.
Connop m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Connop. A notable bearer is Connop Thirlwall, a theologian and historian.
Conny f & m Dutch, English, Swedish
Variant of Connie. In Sweden, it is primarily used as a masculine name and as a full name rather than a diminutive.
Cono m Italian
Italian form of Konon via it's Latinized form Conon. Variant of Conone.
Conó m Catalan
Catalan form of Konon via it's Latinized form Conon.
Conogon m Macedonian
From the Horse-handlers known as ‘Conogons’, a corrupted form of "Konja-goni" - ‘Horse-handling’ in plain Macedonian. From "Konj" - 'Horse' and "Goni" - 'chase, urge'.... [more]
Conolly m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Conolly.
Conomor m Breton Legend, History, Medieval Breton (?)
From a Brythonic name, possibly *Cunomāros, derived from Common Celtic *kwon- "hound" or *kuno- "high" and *māros ‎"great". This was the name of Conomor the Cursed, a 6th-century king of Domnonée (modern-day northern Brittany) notorious for his cruelty, who was ultimately excommunicated at the behest of Saint Samson of Dol... [more]
Cónon m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Konon via it's Latinized form Conon.
Conón m Spanish
Spanish form of Konon via it's Latinized form Conon.
Conon m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Konon as well as the French and Romanian form. This name was borne by an Athenian general (4th century BC) and a pope (7th century AD)... [more]
Conone m Italian
Italian form of Konon via it's Latinized form Conon.
Conrà m Piedmontese
Piedmontese form of Conrad.
Conradin m Romansh, Ladin, Literature
English, Romansh and Ladin form of Konradin. Conradin is the protagonist of the short story Sredni Vashtar by Saki.
Conradu m Corsican
Corsican form of Conrad.
Conráu m Asturian
Asturian form of Conrad.
Consensus m Western African
From the french word consensus "consens".
Consevius m Roman Mythology
The god of propagation and insemination, from con-serere, "to sow." It is a title of Janus as a creator god or god of beginnings.
Consider m & f English (Puritan)
Late Middle English from Old French considerer, from Latin considerare "examine", perhaps based on sidus, sider- "star". Possibly referring to Hebrews 10:24, "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works" or Matthew 6:28, "And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin."
Conso m Italian
Italian form of Consus.
Consolat m Medieval Italian
Derived from Latin consolatus "consoled, comforted". Augurative names such as this were often given to a child born after the death of another.
Consolato m Italian
Masculine form of Consolata.
Consorcio m Spanish (Philippines, Archaic)
Masculine form of Consorcia, along with Consorcia, this name is seen as old-fashioned.
Constaintín m Irish
Irish form of Constantinus (see Constantine).
Constanç m Lengadocian, Provençal
Languedocian and Provençal form of Constant.
Constancy m & f English (Puritan)
From the English word constancy meaning "the quality of being constant; faithfulness, steadiness" (derived from Latin constantia). This was used by the Puritans as a vocabulary name, along with the related names Constance and Constant, in reference to the constancy of God in one's life.
Constand m Afrikaans
Afrikaans form of Constant.
Constante m Galician
Galician form of Constans.
Constantí m Catalan
Catalan form of Constantine.
Constantianus m Late Roman
Elaboration of Constantine from the late Roman era
Constantín m Aragonese
Aragonese form of Constantine.
Constanzo m Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Spanish form of Constantius, making it the masculine form of Constanza.
Contaminat m Medieval Italian
Derived from Latin contaminatus "impure, degraded, defiled, contaminated".
Contard m Catalan, French, Romanian
Catalan, French, and Romanian form of Gunthard via Latinized form Cuntardus
Contardo m Italian, Spanish
Italian, and Spanish form of Gunthard via it's Latinized form Cuntardus.
Contemplation m & f English (Puritan), Medieval English
Meaning, "deep, reflective thought." Referring to contemplation of the Biblical teachings.
Content m & f English (Puritan)
From the English word, meaning "in a state of peaceful happiness", ultimately from Latin contentus meaning "satisfied".
Contessilo m Gaulish
Derived from Gaulish contessos "warm; cordial", ultimately from con- "with" and tess- "warmth".
Conval m History (Ecclesiastical)
Saint Conval (died c.630) was an Irish-born missionary who, when pondering his vocation, was carried by the stone he stood on across the Irish Sea to Inchinnan in Scotland. He was active in the Kingdom of Strathclyde in the area of East Renfrewshire, where there were “Conval wells” in Barrhead and Thornliebank.
Conven m History, Breton
From the Breton name Konwenn meaning "white dog" or "white warrior", derived from kon, singular (or plural? genitive?) of ki "dog, warrior" (compare Tanguy, Cunobelinus) combined with gwenn "white"... [more]
Conversión m & f Spanish (Rare)
Means "conversion" in Spanish, referring to the conversion of Saint Paul to Christianity.... [more]
Conwal m Medieval Breton
Derived from Old Breton con (a cognate of Middle Welsh kyn) "(war)hound, elevated one" and Old Breton uual "valor".
Conwoion m Breton
Derived from Breton kon "warrior" and uuoion "sincere".
Conyers m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Conyers.... [more]
Conyll m Manx (Rare)
Manx form of Conall.
Conylt m Manx
Manx form of Conall.
Coobragh m Manx
Manx form of Cuthbert.
Cooke m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Cooke. Cooke Maroney is an art dealer and the husband of American actress, Jennifer Lawrence.
Cookie m & f English (American, Rare)
A nickname with meaning that can be particular to the bearer. Cookie can suggest someone who is sweet, or it can be a nickname for someone who cooks, as in the long running cartoon strip 'Beetle Bailey' where the camp cook is known as Cookie.
Coolidge m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Coolidge, given in honor of the 30th president of the United States, Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933).
Coop m English
Diminutive of Cooper.
Cooter m American (Rare)
Possibly from the surname Cooter originating in Sussex, England. The American nickname became widely known in the United States with the character Cooter Davenport on the television series 'The Dukes of Hazzard' (1979-1985)... [more]
Cop m Medieval Dutch
Short form of Jacob.
Çopan m Turkmen
Means "sheperd" In Turkmen
Copeland m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Copeland.
Copelyn f & m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Copeland using the popular name suffix -lyn.
Copernico m History (Italianized), Filipino (Modern, Rare)
Italian form of Copernicus, also used nowadays in The Philippines.
Copernicus m Various
Transferred use of the German surname Copernicus, most likely in honour of Nicolaus Copernicus, the mathematician and astronomer who formulated a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than the Earth at the center of the universe.
Copil m Nahuatl, Aztec and Toltec Mythology
Derived from Nahuatl copilli, a kind of conical hat or headpiece. This was the name of a figure of Aztec mythology, a son of Malinalxochitl who sought revenge for his mother’s abandonment by her people... [more]
Copken m Medieval Dutch
Diminutive of Cop.
Coppe m Medieval Dutch
Variant of Cop.
Copper m English
The name comes from the Greek word Kyprios, the name of the island of Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea where copper occurs. The Latin, cuprum, (Cu) also means “Metal of Cyprus,” as the Romans had large copper mines on the island.
Coppijn m Medieval Dutch
Diminutive of Cop.
Copreo m Italian, Spanish
Italian and Spanish form of Copreus.
Copreus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κοπρεύς (Kopreus), which is derived from Greek κόπρειος (kopreios) meaning "full of dung, filthy". In turn, it is ultimately derived from Greek κόπρος (kopros) meaning "excrement, dung"... [more]
Coquannathacka m Indigenous American, Yavapai
Means "green leaves" in Yavapai. Name borne by a Yavapé Yavapai leader.
Coque m Spanish
Diminutive of Jorge and Rogelio. It is also used as a pet name for Álvaro, from a wordplay on the word albaricoque (apricot).
Coràdo m Emilian-Romagnol
Emilian form of Conrad.
Corado m Ligurian
Ligurian form of Conrad.
Čoragaj m Mari
Means "pike" in Mari.
Coran m Popular Culture
This is the name of an Altean man who serves as Princess Allura's right-hand man in the 2016 series "Voltron: Legendary Defender."
Coray f & m Spanish
It means a goat that has been skinned in the milk of it's ancestors. Or It mean in or from hollow.
Corb m English (Rare)
Diminutive of Corbin or Corbett. Noted bearer is Canadian musician Corb Lund.
Corbett m English
Transferred use of the surname Corbett.
Corbijn m Dutch
Dutch form of Corbin. As a first name, it is very rare; Corbijn is far more common as a surname in The Netherlands.
Corbiniaan m Dutch (Archaic)
Archaic Dutch form of Corbinianus (see Korbinian).
Corbiniano m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Portuguese form of Corbinianus (see Korbinian).
Corbitant m Wampanoag
Name of a leader under Massasoit from the Pocasset tribe who may have attempted to influence the people in a revolt against the English settlers.
Corbmac m Irish
Variant spelling of Cormac
Corbyn m English
Variant of Corbin.
Corc m Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani form of George.
Corc m Irish
Means "heart" in Irish.
Corcan m Manx
Derived from Old Irish corc "heart", combined with a diminutive suffix.
Cordae m African American
Invented name, blending the initial sound found in names such as Cordell, Cordero and Cortez with the popular phonetic element day.
Cordelius m English
Masculine form of Cordelia.
Corden m English, English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Corden. Corden was given to 10 boys in 2017.
Cordero m English (American, Modern), African American
From Spanish cordero meaning "lamb", perhaps via the Spanish surname Cordero (which originally denoted either a shepherd or someone thought to resemble a lamb)... [more]
Cordius m Ancient Roman
Fairly obscure Roman nomen gentile that originated with a plebeian family that was native to the city of Tusculum, which was an important center of worship for the Dioscuri. Only one member of this family is known to history, namely Manius Cordius Rufus (1st century BC)... [more]
Cordo m Spanish
Spanish form of Cordus.
Cordus m Late Roman
From a Roman cognomen that was probably derived from Latin cordus, which is a variant form of Latin chordus meaning "late-born" as well as "late in the season". Another possibility is that the name was derived from Latin corda, which is a variant form of chorda, the latinized form of Greek khorda or khorde meaning "cord, string".... [more]
Core m Biblical Italian
Italian form of Korah.
Corentyn m Cornish
Cornish form of Corentin.
Corflambo m Arthurian Cycle
Corflambo is the powerful giant who captures Amyas in Book 4, Canto 8 of "The Faerie Queene". He is killed by Arthur.
Corge m Medieval Spanish
Medieval form of Jorge.
Corianton m Mormon
In The Book of Mormon, Corianton was the third son of Alma the Younger and the brother of Helaman and Shiblon... [more]
Coriantor m Mormon
Late Jaredite, son of Moron, father of Ether. Although his father had been king, Coriantor "dwelt in captivity all his days".
Coriantum m Mormon
The name of various Book of Mormon characters.
Coriantumr m Mormon
The name of various Book of Mormon characters.
Coridon m Arthurian Cycle
Coridon is a shepherd in Book 6 of "The Faerie Queene" who envies Calidore. He survives the Brigands' massacre and gets his flocks back.
Corihor m Mormon
The name of various Book of Mormon characters.
Corinius m Literature
Corinius is a warrior leader in the novel "The Worm Ouroboros" by Eric Rücker Eddison.
Corinthian m & f English (Rare), Popular Culture
Corinthian is the most ornate of the classical orders (columns) of Greek and Roman architecture, characterized by fluted columns and elaborate capitals with intricate carvings. It has taken on the meaning of "ornate, luxurious" because of the typical traits of the namesake order... [more]
Coriolan m Romanian
Romanian form of Coriolanus.
Coriolanu m Sicilian
Sicilian form of Coriolano.
Coriolanus m Ancient Roman, History, Theatre
Roman cognomen which was derived from Corioli, the name of an ancient but now lost Volscian city. Although derived from the Volscian language, it is not known what the meaning of the city's name was in Volscian... [more]
Corius m Gaulish
Of unknown origin and meaning.
Corke f & m Dutch (Rare)
Diminutive of Cor as well as of the related names Cornelis and Cornelius (for men) and Cornelia (for women).... [more]
Corky m & f Irish, American
Nickname used for descendents of Cork, Ireland.... [more]
Corley m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Corley.
Corliss f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Corliss.
Corlys m Literature
Created by author George R. R. Martin for a character in his series "A Song of Ice and Fire" and the upcoming television adaptation "House of the Dragon". In the series, Corlys Velaryon is the head of House Velaryon and the most famous seafarer in the history of Westeros.
Còrme m Gascon
Gascon form of Cosmas.
Cormic m English
Variant of Cormac.
Cormick m English
Anglicized form of Cormac.
Cormoran m Folklore, Literature
Name of a legendary giant in Cornish folklore; he appears in the fairy tale 'Jack the Giant Killer'. The name was also used for the main character, Cormoran Strike, in 'The Cuckoo's Calling' (2013) by Robert Galbraith (J... [more]
Cormorant m Arthurian Cycle
Cormorant is a giant in Book 6 of "The Faerie Queene". He will take back Bruin's kingdom unless Bruin produces an heir.
Cornald m Dutch
The first element of this name is possibly derived from Latin cornu "horn" (see Cornelius). The second element is derived from Gothic valdan "to reign." A known bearer of this name is Dutch television presenter and writer Cornald Maas (b... [more]
Corneel m & f Dutch (Rare), Flemish
Short form of both Cornelis and Cornelius (for men) and Cornelia (for women), but the name is most often encountered on men... [more]
Corneelke m & f Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare)
Diminutive of Corneel as well as of the related names Cornelis and Cornelius (for men) and Cornelia (for women).... [more]
Corneeltje f & m Dutch (Rare)
Diminutive of Corneel as well as of the related names Cornelis and Cornelius (for men) and Cornelia (for women).... [more]
Cornelh m Lengadocian
Languedocian form of Cornelius.
Corneli m Catalan
Catalan form of Cornelius.
Cornelian m & f English (Rare)
Named for the deep red gemstone which is also known as a carnelian. The word comes from the Latin cornum, meaning "cornel cherry" - a flowering dogwood tree with small, dark red fruit.... [more]