English Submitted Names

English names are used in English-speaking countries. See also about English names.
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Cecy f English
Variant of Cece.
Ced m English
Short form of Cedric.
Cedara f English (Modern)
Feminine variant of Cedar.
Cedra f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Cedric. A famous namesake is the child actress in the 2018 movie Capernaüm, Cedra Izzam.
Cedrella f English (Rare, ?), Literature
Perhaps intended to be a feminine variant of Cedric. This is the name of a minor character in J. K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' series of books; the character is Cedrella Weasley, née Black.
Cedrick m English
Variant of Cedric.
Cedro m English (Rare)
Derived from the name "Cedric."
Ceecee f & m English
Variant of Cici.
Ceejay m English (Rare)
Phonetic spelling of the initials CJ.
Ceil f & m English (American)
Variant of Ciel.
Ceili f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kaylee. It has been influenced by the Irish word céilí, which refers to a traditional Gaelic social gathering involving folk music and dancing (sometimes storytelling and poetry), ultimately derived from Old Irish céle "companion".
Celange f English
Transferred use of the surname Celange.
Celesta f English (Modern), Dutch (Rare)
Latinization of Celeste. In some cases it might also be considered a contracted form of Celestina.
Celester m & f English (American)
Combination of Celeste and Lester or Ester.
Celestial f English (American, Rare)
Derived from the English adjective celestial meaning "of the sky, heavenly", which is ultimately derived from the Latin adjective caelestis meaning "of the heavens" (see Caelestis).
Celestielle f English (Australian, Modern, Rare)
Likely an elaboration of Celeste influenced by the word celestial.
Celian m English (Rare), Swedish (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
English and Swedish form of Caelianus via its variant spelling Celianus. In the case of The Netherlands, Celian really is just a variant form of Celiaan, which is the actual Dutch form of Caelianus (also via Celianus).
Celica f English (Rare)
Derived from Latin caelicus, meaning "heavenly, celestial". It jumped in popularity after the Japanese car company Toyota used it for one of their vehicles in 1970.
Celie f English, Swedish (Rare), Danish (Rare), Literature
Adoption of French Célie outside the francophone world. This form of the name was used in Alice Walker's 1982 epistolary novel The Color Purple.
Celisse f English (Rare)
From the name of a perfume called Celisse, which was introduced by Dana in 1982.
Celosia f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Taken from the name of the flower, whose name is derived from Greek κηλος (kelos) "burned".
Celsey f English
Variant of Kelsey.
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.
Cephus m English
Variant of Cephas.
Cerelia f English (Rare)
Possibly derived from Ceraelia, the name of the ancient Roman festival dedicated to the agricultural goddess Ceres.
Cereus m & f English
From the genus name of a type of night-blooming cacti found from California to Chile, from Latin cereus "waxen, waxy", which was also used as a substantive to mean "a wax-light, -taper" ("particularly those brought by clients to their patrons as presents at the time of the Saturnalia"), and so called because the cactus' shape "suggests a candle."
Cerintha f English (Rare)
From the name of a flower, literally "wax-flower" from Greek κηρος (keros) "beeswax" combined with ανθος (anthos) "flower".
Cerisa f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Cerise.
Cerissa f English (Rare)
From the brand of perfume called Cerissa, which was introduced by Charles Revson in 1974. The name itself might possibly be a variant of Cerise. It was also used by Barbara Cartland for the heroine of her historical romance novel The Heart Triumphant (1976).
Cerrus m English (Australian)
Probably from Proto-Indo-European *kar- ‎(“hard”‎). See also Latin carina and carpinus.
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.
Cesar m English, Provençal, Friulian, Romansh
English, Friulian, Romansh and Provençal form of Caesar.
Cessilye f English
Variant of Cecily.
Cettie f English (Rare)
English diminutive of Celeste, Celestia and Celestine. A known bearer of this name was the American abolitionist and philanthropist Laura Spelman Rockefeller (1839-1915), who was affectionately referred to as Cettie because of her middle name, which was Celestia.
Cevin m English
Variant of Kevin or Seven.
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).
Cézanne f & m English, Afrikaans
From the French artist, Paul Cézanne. This name is sometimes used as a feminine name by Afrikaners in South Africa due to its similarity to Suzanne.
Chaddy m & f English (Rare), Literature (Rare)
Diminutive of Chad / Chadwick. In the detective novel 'Cat Among the Pigeons' (1959) by Agatha Christie, there is a character named Lettice Chadwick, often called Chaddy.
Chadrick m English, African American
Transferred use of the surname Chadrick or combination of the names Chad and Rick.
Chael m English, Scottish
Short form of Michael.
Chaela f English (Rare)
English short form of Michaela, or a variant of Kayla.
Chai f English (American)
From Hindi word 'chai', derived from Chinese word 'cha' meaning "tea". Masala chai, literally "spice tea", is a flavored tea drink from India that usually consists of black tea, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, black pepper, and ginger (though variations exist)... [more]
Chairy f English
Variant of Sherry or diminutive of Charity.
Chaise m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Chase.
Chalet f English (American, Rare)
Chalet is used as both first and last name, and the SSA data shows that Chalet is used as a girl's name 100% of the time. As a word, Chalet means Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style.
Chaley f English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Shaylee or Kayley. Noted bearer is actress Chaley Rose of the television series 'Nashville'.
Chalia f English (American)
Elaboration of Chala. Also a variant of Chalice inspired by names having the pattern -ia, such as Julia or Gloria.
Chalissa f English
Variant of Kalissa.
Chalkley m English (American, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Chalkley. Chalkley Gillingham founded the 1st integrated school in the US South.
Challis f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Challis. This is also a word (possibly derived from the surname) for a type of fine fabric. Alternatively, this could be a variant of Chalice.
Chalmer m English
Transferred use of the surname Chalmer.
Chalon f & m English
The 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... [more]
Chalyse f English
Variant of Chalice.
Chamberlain m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Chamberlain.
Chamille f English
Variant of Camille.
Chamomile f & m English (American, Rare)
After the herb used for tea. Ultimately from Greek khamaimēlon "earth apple", because the flowers smell reminiscent of apples.
Champagne f English (American, Rare)
Taken directly from the wine champagne.
Champion m English (African)
From the English word champion.
Chancelor m English (American, Rare), African American
Variant spelling of Chancellor. A notable bearer of this name is Chance the Rapper (b. 1993), whose birth name is Chancelor Jonathan Bennett.
Chances f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Likely from the English word chances. See also Chance.
Chancey m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Chauncey, maybe influenced by the word chance meaning "luck, fortune".
Chancy m & f English
Possibly either a diminutive (in the case of the masculine use) or an inteded feminine form (in the case of the feminine use) of Chance or a variant of Chauncy.
Chandelle f English, French (African)
From French chandelle, "candle". It is a cognate of the Spanish name Candela.
Chanee f English
Variant of Chaney.
Chaney m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Chaney.
Changed f English (Puritan, Rare)
Used in reference to a "change of heart."
Chanie m English (American, Archaic)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. In some cases may be a variant of Chaney.
Chanler m English
Transferred use of the surname Chanler.
Chanlin m & f English
Likely an invented name combining the name element Chan with Lyn.
Channel f English
Variant of Chanel.
Channie f English
Unknown, possibly a female variant of Channing.
Channon f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Shannon.
Chansia f English (Modern, Rare)
Unknown. Also a locality in Ghana
Chantilly f English (Modern, Rare)
From the name of a town in France. The town's name is derived from the Gallo-Roman name Cantilius. It can also be given in reference to Chantilly lace, which is named after the town.
Chantry m & f English
From an English surname, meaning "singer in a chantry chapel" or "one who lives by a chantry chapel", derived from Old French chanterie, which derives from French chanter "to sing". This name was used for the main character in the movie What if?, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan, released in 2013.
Chanyce f English (Modern)
Possibly a variant of Shanice.
Chaos m & f Greek Mythology (Latinized), English (Rare)
From the English word meaning "gaping void," ultimately from the Greek khaos "abyss, that which gapes wide open, is vast and empty." In Hesiod's 'Theogeny,' Chaos is the primeval emptiness of the Universe, who gave birth to Gaea (Mother Earth), Tartarus (embodiment of the underworld), Eros (god of love), Erebus (embodiment of silence), and Nyx (embodiment of night).
Chapel f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Chapel and a "subordinate place of worship added to or forming part of a large church or cathedral, separately dedicated and devoted to special services," from Old French chapele (12c., Modern French chapelle), from Medieval Latin capella, cappella "chapel, sanctuary for relics," literally "little cape," diminutive of Late Latin cappa "cape."
Chaplin m English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Chaplin.
Chapman m English
Transferred use of the surname Chapman.
Chappell f & m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Chappell. A notable bearer is singer Chappell Roan (1998- ), born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, who chose her stage name from her grandfather's surname.
Char m & f English
Short form of names beginning with Char, such as Charles or Charlotte.
Char f & m English
Short for the name Charity
Charcilia f English (American, Rare)
Combination of any name starting with Char- (such as Charlotte and Charmaine) with a name ending in -cilia (such as Cecilia and Lucilia).... [more]
Charisa f English
Variant of Charissa.
Chariss f English
Variant of Charis.
Charitee f English
Variant of Charity.
Charitie f English
Variant of Charity. Notable bearer is Charitie Lees Smith, a hymn-writer in the 19th century.
Charlayne f English
Variant of Charlaine.... [more]
Charle m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname.
Charlea f English (Rare)
Either a variant of Charlie or an elaboration of Charla.
Charleah f English
Feminine variant of Charlie.
Charlei f English
Variant of Charlie.
Charlemaine f & m Filipino (Rare), English (Rare)
Most likely a variant of Charlemagne in the style of Charmaine.
Charlena f English
Elaboration of Charlene.
Charlesie f English (Rare)
Alternate form of Charles. Typically used to feminize the name Charles, similar to Charlotte, etc.
Charlesine f English (American)
Feminine Form of Charles. Also Form of Charlotte
Charleton m & f English
Variant of Charlton.
Charletta f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Charles.
Charlette f French, English (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
French feminine diminutive of Charles, as it contains the French feminine diminutive suffix -ette.
Charlia f English (American, Rare)
An elaboration of Charlie and Charla in the style of Julia.
Charliah f English (Canadian, Modern)
Charlie, meaning free man and Liah
Charlii f English
Variant of Charlie.
Charlissa f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Charles and the feminine suffix -issa.
Charlott f Swedish, German (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Variant of Charlotte reflecting the French pronunciation.
Charlsie f English
It may perhaps be a diminutive form of Charlotte that spun off as an independent name or an attempt to feminize Charles.... [more]
Charlye f & m English (American, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Variant of Charlie. According to the USA Social Security Administration, 28 baby girls were recorded with the name Charlye in 2017.
Charlyne f English, French
Variant of Charlene (English) or Charline (French).
Charlynn f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Charlyn, which is a variant of Charlene using the popular name element lyn.
Charm f English (Modern)
From the English word charm meaning "the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration". This name was used by Australian Olympic swimmer and YouTuber Justin Norris for his daughter born 2019.
Charma f English
Diminutive of Charmaine.
Charmayanne f English (Rare)
Rare combination of the prefix char-, May and Anne 1 to make a variant of Charmaine
Charmene f English
Feminine form of Charming
Charmer f & m English (Rare)
Derived from the English-speaking word charmer, which is a person with an attractive and engaging personality. Typically one who uses this to impress or manipulate others.
Charnele f English
Probably an invented name. Compare Charnette.
Charnelle f English (Rare)
Presumably, an invented name similar to names like Charnette, Charmaine and Chanelle... [more]
Charolette f English (Rare)
Variant of Charlotte. May also be used as a phonetic variant of Sherylette.
Charrise f English
Variant of Charice.
Charron f & m English (American, Rare)
Meaning uncertain, most likely a variant of Charon, Karen 1, Caron and Sharon.
Charyl f English
Variant of Cheryl.
Charyton m English
English form of Chariton.
Charzy m & f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Charles.
Chaselyn f English (Rare)
Combination of Chase and Lyn.
Chasen m English (Modern)
Apparently a modern respelling of Jason via the nickname Chase, though it may also be transferred from the surname Chasen.
Chaseton m English (American, Rare)
Combination of Chase with the popular suffix -ton.
Chasity f English
Variant of Cassidy.
Chaston m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Chaston. May also be a variant of Chaseton.
Chatham m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Chatham.
Chattie f English
Variant of Chatty.
Chatty f English
Diminutive of Charlotte mentioned by Charlotte M. Yonge in her 'History of Christian Names'. Perhaps it was an individual nickname for this writer, who produced 160 books.
Chatwynd f English (Puritan)
Transferred use of a surname which was a variant of Chatwin.
Chaucer m English
Transferred use of the surname Chaucer.
Chaunce m English
Short form of Chauncey or variant of Chance.
Chaurisse f English (Rare)
Variant of Charisse, this name is used for the deuteragonist of "Silver Sparrow" by Tayari Jones.
Chavonne f English (Modern)
Anglicized form of Siobhán.
Chay m English
Diminutive of Charles. 'Appeared in 1975 when the British yachtsman Chay Blyth was receiving a great deal of publicity. Further used since then. In the case of Mr Blyth, the name is a pet form of Charles.'
Chayce m & f English
Variant of Chase
Chayla f English (American, Modern)
Combination of Chay and the popular suffix -la in the style of Kayla and Jayla
Chayna f English
Variant of Shayna.
Chayse m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Chase.
Chayton m English
Variant of Chaytan.
Chazwick m English
Form of Chadwick with a "z" instead of a d.
Chazz m English
Diminutive of Charles.
Chazza f & m English (Australian)
Australian diminutive of Charlotte and Charles (compare Chazz and Chazzie).
Chazzie m & f English
Uncommon diminutive of Chaz, Charlie or Charles.
Ched m English
Variant of Chad (chiefly used in the United States), a short form of names beginning with Ched- (e.g. Chedomir) or a diminutive of Charles paired with a middle name that starts with Ed- (e.g. Edward and Edwin) or D-.
Cheda m English (American, Rare)
First used by youtuber tis not cheda found here https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCiY4Quz6lXFOF0961_jGAGg
Cheda m English (American, Americanized, Modern, Rare)
Derived from cheddar cheese first used by youtuber Tis_Not_Cheda
Cheer f English (Rare)
From the English word cheer, referring to a feeling of happiness, or a shout of joy or encouragement. Ultimately derived via Old French chiere from Late Latin cara "head".
Cheerful f & m English (Rare)
From the English word cheerful meaning "feeling or showing happiness".
Chelan f English (Canadian), American
From the name of a lake and city in the American state of Washington, which is derived from the Salish Indian word Tsi-Laan meaning "deep water".
Chelcie f English
Variant of Chelsea.
Chele f English
diminutive of Michelle
Chelise f English
A variant of Chalice or Chelsea. ... [more]
Chell f English, Popular Culture
Variant of Chelle. Chell is the name of the main protagonist in Valve game studio's 'Portal' video game series.
Chell f English
Short form of Chelsea.
Chella f Dutch (Rare), English, Jewish
Short form of feminine names that end in -chella, such as Michella and Rachella.... [more]
Chellie f English (Rare)
Variant of Shelley or a diminutive of Michelle (via its short form Chelle). In the case of the American politician Chellie Pingree (1955-), her birth name was Rochelle.
Chellise f English
It's a variation of the name Chelsea.
Chelly f English
Variant of Shelly.
Chels f English
Diminutive of Chelsea.
Chelsa f English
Variant of Chelsea.
Chelsee f English
Variant of Chelsea.
Chelsei f English
Variant of Chelsea.
Chelsy f English
Variant of Chelsea .
Chelsye f English
Variant of Chelsea.
Chely f English
Diminutive of Richell.