This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the first letter is C; and the ending sequence is n.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Claudin m Medieval FrenchMedieval French diminutive of
Claude. A famous bearer of this name was Claudin de Sermisy (c. 1490-1562), a French composer of the Renaissance.
Clellan m American (Rare)Variant of
Clelland. It was borne by Minnesota entertainer Clellan
Card (1903–1966), voice of Axel Torgeson on the children's show 'Axel and His Dog' (1954-1966).
Clopin m LiteratureMeans "stumbler" in French. This was the first name of a character from Victor Hugo's novel, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'. Clopin Trouillefou was considered the king of truants by the Parisian gypsies.
Clopton m English (British, Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Clopton. A notable bearer was Clopton Havers (1657-1702), who became a Physician in England (via the Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians) in 1687 and wrote several books related to the study and structure of bones.
Cẩn m & f VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 瑾
(cẩn) meaning "fine jade" or 謹
(cẩn) meaning "cautious, careful".
Coanan m NahuatlMeans "snake mother" or possibly "snake protector" in Nahuatl, from
cōātl "snake, serpent" and
nantli "mother", which can be used in the sense of "protector".
Coatzon m NahuatlMeans "serpent’s hair" in Nahuatl, from
coatl "snake, serpent" and
tzontli "hair, crest" or "headdress".
Cochlán m Old IrishDerived from Old Irish
cochall "cape, hood" combined with a diminutive suffix.
Coldin m EnglishColdin is a boy's name meaning "dark valley" that comes from the Old English name Colden.
Çolton f & m NahuatlMeaning uncertain, possibly a diminutive form of another name, using
-ton.
Comhaltán m Old IrishFrom
comhalta "foster brother, foster sister" combined with a diminutive suffix.
Congmin f & m ChineseFrom the Chinese
聪 (cōng) meaning "clever, intelligent" and
敏 (mǐn) meaning "agile, nimble, quick, fast, clever".
Connaghyn m ManxDerived from Old Irish
cú (con) "hound, wolf" and
cenn "head".
Conogon m MacedonianFrom the Horse-handlers known as ‘Conogons’, a corrupted form of "Konja-goni" - ‘Horse-handling’ in plain Macedonian. From "Konj" - 'Horse' and "Goni" - 'chase, urge'.... [
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Conven m History, BretonFrom 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"... [
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Conwoion m BretonDerived from Breton
kon "warrior" and
uuoion "sincere".
Coran m Popular CultureThis is the name of an Altean man who serves as Princess Allura's right-hand man in the 2016 series "Voltron: Legendary Defender."
Corbijn m DutchDutch form of
Corbin. As a first name, it is very rare;
Corbijn is far more common as a surname in The Netherlands.
Corcan m ManxDerived from Old Irish
corc "heart", combined with a diminutive suffix.
Coridon m Arthurian CycleCoridon is a shepherd in Book 6 of "The Faerie Queene" who envies Calidore. He survives the Brigands' massacre and gets his flocks back.
Corinthian m & f English (Rare), Popular CultureCorinthian 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... [
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Cormoran m Folklore, LiteratureName 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... [
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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.... [
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Corsin m RomanshOf uncertain origin and meaning. This name is traditionally found in the Engadine valley.
Corson m Biblical HebrewHas Hebrew origins, as the name is mentioned in the bible as one of the 4demon kings reigning over 72 demons.
Corydon m Literature, English (American)Probably related to Greek κορυδός
(korydos) meaning "lark". This was a stock name for a shepherd in ancient Greek pastoral poems and fables.
Coyolton m NahuatlMeans "little bell", derived from Nahuatl
coyolli "bell".
Coysen m Indonesian (Rare)This name is quite uncommon but it is found naturally in certain parts of Indonesia. Some indigenous tribes in Indonesia say that the name means (using rough translation) "Powerful Ancestors".
Creenan m ManxOf debated origin and meaning. Theories include a derivation from Manx
creen "old; worn out" and Manx
creeney "wise".
Creslin m English, LiteratureCreslin is a main character in the second book in the 'Magic of Recluse series. he possesed the power to call immense controlled storms and change the worldwide climate with Order magic, despite it's usual inability to cause harm... [
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Crevan m IrishAnglicized form of the Irish name
Criomhthann, from Old Irish
crimthan meaning "fox". A variant,
Crimhthain, was the original name of Saint
Columba.
Crijn m DutchShort form of
Quirijn. A bearer of this name was the Dutch 17th-century painter Crijn Hendricksz. Volmarijn.
Crimson f & m English (Modern, Rare)From the English word for the purplish-red color. It originally meant the color of the kermes dye produced from a scale insect, Kermes vermilio, but the name is now sometimes also used as a generic term for slightly bluish-red colors that are between red and rose.... [
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Crispijn m DutchDutch form of
Crispinus (see
Crispin). A known bearer of this name is the Dutch speed skater Crispijn Ariëns (b. 1989).
Cronan m EnglishFrom Irish Gaelic
Crónán, from
crón "swarthy". This was the name of two seventh-century Irish saints and miracle-workers.
Crovan m HistoryMeaning uncertain, perhaps from Middle Irish
crobh bhan "white hand". This was the byname of Godred Crovan (d. 1095), an 11th-century Norse conqueror who ruled the Isle of Man. It has been interpreted as a mocking reference to Godred's supposed habit of wearing white gauntlets into battle and aversion to getting his hands dirty in combat.
Cuauhpan m NahuatlMeans "eagle banner" in Nahuatl, from
cuauhtli "eagle" and
panitl "banner, flag". Alternatively, the first element could be
cuahuitl "tree, wood".
Cuauhquen m & f NahuatlMeans "eagle garment", from Nahuatl
cuauhtli "eagle" and
quemitl "garments, clothing; ritual vestments".
Cuauhtecpan m NahuatlMeaning uncertain. Possibly a combination of
cuauhtli "eagle" and either
tecpan "palace",
tecpantli "twenty", or
tecpana "to put in order, to arrange in a row".
Cuauhtin m NahuatlMeans "eagles" in Nahuatl, the plural form of
cuauhtli. This was the name of an Aztec military faction. Alternatively, this name could be the plural form of
cuahuitl "tree, wood".
Cuauhtzontecon m NahuatlMeans "eagle head" in Nahuatl, from
cuauhtli "eagle" and
tzontecoma "head, skull".
Cuauhzton m NahuatlMeans "eagle hair" or "wooden head" in Nahuatl, from
cuauhtli "eagle" or
cuahuitl "tree, wood" combined with
tzontli "hair, head". It can also be derived directly from the vocabulary word
cuauhtzontli, meaning either "eagle wig, crown, feathered headdress" (a kind of ornament worn by captains, tied to their backs), or "tree trunk, tree top".
Cuilén m Medieval ScottishMedieval Scottish Gaelic form of
Cailean. Means "whelp, young dog". in Scottish Gaelic. Cuilén mac Ilduib was King of Scots from 967-971.
Curan m TheatreUsed by Shakespeare in his tragedy
King Lear (1606).
Cylon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Kylon. A known bearer of this name was the Athenian nobleman Cylon of Athens, who was one of the Olympic victors of the 35th Olympiad in 640 BC.
Cynfran m Medieval WelshDerived from Welsh
cyn "chief" and
bran "crow, raven". This was the name of an obscure 5th-century Welsh saint. He was one of the sons of Saint Brychan.
Cynon m Arthurian CycleOne of Arthur’s three Counselor Knights, found in the Welsh Triads and other Welsh texts. He was the son of Clydno.