This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is English; and the pattern is *n.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Button m EnglishThe name of Button Gwinnett, one of the signatories (first signature on the left) on the United States Declaration of Independence.
Caelian m English, DutchEnglish form of
Caelianus. The name has also been used in The Netherlands just a handful of times; the variant form
Celian has been used a little bit more often there.
Campion m English (Rare), LiteratureThis rare given name can be derived from the surname of
Campion as well as from the name of the plant, both of which likely derive their name from Old French
campion meaning "champion"... [
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Canon m EnglishFrom the English word "canon" meaning "a generally accepted rule or principle; works considered to be authentic; religious law; or catalog of saints". From the Old French
canon, from Latin
canōn, from Ancient Greek
kanón (κανών) 'measuring rod, standard'... [
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Canyon m & f EnglishFrom the English word
canyon, ultimately from Greek
kanna "small reed", after the plants that grow in the bottom of canyons.
Carlin f & m English (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Carlin or a variant of
Carline. A notable masculine bearer was an American rugby union and rugby sevens player: Carliln Isles... [
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Carnelian f & m EnglishAfter the brownish red mineral of the same name, of which the name is a corruption of
cornelian, which in turn is derived from Latin
cornelianus (see
Cornelianus).
Castin m EnglishName Castin in the English origin, means A good natured, energetic, sensitive, emotional and able person.
Centurian m English (Puritan)From a frequent misspelling of the English noun
centurion, which refers to a Roman army officer that commanded a century (i.e. a group of one hundred). This was recorded as a Puritan given name, presumably used in reference to the centurion who was present at the crucifixion according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke (who is widely considered to be the first Christian), or due to other occurrences of centurions in the New Testament.
Cerulean m English (American, Modern, Rare)From the colour
cerulean meaning “sky blue”, derived from the Latin
caeruleus, perhaps related to
caelum which means “sky”. It is recently but rarely used as a name.
Ceylon m English (Rare)From the historical name of the British crown colony (present-day Sri Lanka), borrowed from Portuguese
Ceilão and ultimately derived from Sanskrit सिंहल
(simhala), literally meaning "lionlike" and composed of सिंह
(simha) meaning "lion" and the suffix -ल
(-la).
Chalon f & m EnglishThe name may derive from the Chalon people, one of eight divisions of the Ohlone (Costanoan) people of Native Americans who lived in Northern California. It may also derive from the French surname Chalon, of unknown meaning, possibly derived from the French town Châlons-sur-Marne... [
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Chanlin m & f EnglishLikely an invented name combining the name element
Chan with
Lyn.
Cherwin m English, Dutch, Dutch (Surinamese)This name is either a half-invented first name (or a combination of two existing names), with the second element being derived from Old High German
wini "friend" - or derived from the surname
Cherwin, which is of uncertain meaning... [
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Chosen f & m English (Rare)From the past participle of
choose from Old English
cēosan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch
kiezen.
Chrishan m EnglishModern spelling of
Christian. This is the middle name of American rapper Christopher Chrishan Dotson (1989-).
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.
Coldin m EnglishColdin is a boy's name meaning "dark valley" that comes from the Old English name Colden.
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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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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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.
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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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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Cronan m EnglishFrom Irish Gaelic
Crónán, from
crón "swarthy". This was the name of two seventh-century Irish saints and miracle-workers.
Dakin m EnglishTransferred use of the surname
Dakin, a pet form of the English surname
Day, itself derived from a pet form of
David.
Dalian m English (Rare)Meaning uncertain. This name might be a masculinization of
Dalia 1 or
Dahlia, but it could also be a combination of
Dale with either
Ian or the English suffix
-ian, which is ultimately derived from the Latin suffix
-ianus.... [
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Danyon m EnglishFirst known from Olympic gold medallist swimmer Danyon Loader of New Zealand. Now becoming more popular in New Zealand.
Daron m EnglishVariant of
Darren. A known bearer of this name was the American country singer Daron Norwood (1965-2015).