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Charity is an English feminine given name derived directly from the English word charity, which comes from Late Latin caritas meaning "generous love", itself from Latin carus "dear, beloved". The Latin form Caritas was u...

Charley is an English unisex given name that serves as a diminutive or feminine form of Charles. While often considered a variant of the more common Charlie, Charley has established its own identity as a given name and s...

Etymology and MeaningChasity is an English feminine given name, primarily considered a variant of Chastity. The root name Chastity derives from the English word chastity, which ultimately comes from Latin castus, meaning...

Chastity is an English feminine given name derived directly from the abstract noun chastity, which denotes the virtue of sexual purity. The word itself traces back to the Latin adjective castus (“cut off,” “separated,” “...

Chauncey is a given name derived from a Norman surname of uncertain etymology. The surname itself originated from a place name in France, possibly from the commune Chaource in Champagne, or from the Old French word chanc...

Cherilyn is a feminine given name that combines Cheryl with the popular lyn suffix, which is common in modern invented names such as Marilyn and Evelyn. This compound style—marrying an existing name with a trendy suffix—...

Cherry is an English feminine given name that directly derives from the name of the fruit cherry. The fruit name itself comes from Latin cerasium, ultimately traced to Greek κεράσιον (kerasion). Cherry can also function...

Cherryl is a feminine given name of English origin. It is a variant of Cheryl, a name that emerged in the 20th century and became particularly popular in the mid-1900s.Etymology and OriginsCheryl, the root of Cherryl, is...

Cheryl is a feminine given name that emerged in the English-speaking world as an elaboration of Cherie, possibly influenced by Beryl. The name combines the French word chérie, meaning "darling" (from the past participle...

Chesley is a unisex given name and surname of English origin. As a given name, it derives from a surname that itself originated as a place name, which in Old English is thought to mean “camp meadow,” combining with a com...

Chrissy is a unisex given name or nickname, most commonly used as a diminutive of Christine or Christina, and occasionally of Christopher, Christian, Christen, or other names beginning with 'Christ-'. It originated in En...

EtymologyChristy is a diminutive of Christine, Christina, Christopher, and other names beginning with Christ. The ultimate root is the Greek Christos, meaning “anointed one,” referring to Jesus Christ. Historically, Chri...

Chrysanta is a feminine given name of English origin, best understood as a shortened form of the word chrysanthemum, the flowering plant. The name Chrysanthemum itself derives from the Greek roots chrysos (<a href="...

Chrystal is a variant spelling of the name Crystal, a feminine given name and occasional surname in the English-speaking world.EtymologyThe name Chrystal ultimately derives from the Greek word κρύσταλλος (krystallos), me...

Chrystelle is a French variant of Christelle, which itself is a French diminutive of Christine. Ultimately, Christine derives from Christina, the Latin form of the Greek name Khristina, a feminine form of Khristos, meani...

Chyna is a modern English feminine name, primarily used as a variant spelling of China. The name China itself derives from the Asian country, ultimately traced to the Qin dynasty (3rd century BC), but as a personal name...

Cicely is a medieval variant of Cecily, the English form of Cecilia, ultimately derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, which comes from Latin caecus meaning "blind." The name was popular in medieval England thanks...

Cindy is a feminine given name that originated as a diminutive (or hypocorism) of Cynthia or Lucinda; it has also been used as a pet form of Cinderella. While long a nickname, it has commonly been used as a standalone na...

Cissy is a variant spelling of Sissy, originally a diminutive of names such as Cecilia, Frances, or Priscilla. The nickname also originates as a nursery form of the word "sister."EtymologyThe ultimate root of Cissy is Ce...

Clancy is an English given name and surname of Irish origin. It derives from the Irish surname Mac Fhlannchaidh (or Mac Fhlannchadha), meaning "Son of the red/ruddy warrior." The name is a variant anglicization, with oth...

Clarity is an English feminine first name derived directly from the English word clarity, meaning "clearness, lucidity." The word itself comes from the Latin clarus, meaning "clear, bright, famous." This name—like Grace,...

Clay is an English masculine given name and surname. As a first name, it originally served as a short form of Clayton, meaning "clay settlement" from Old English. It may also have been derived from a habitational surname...

Clayton is an English masculine given name and surname. It originated as a surname derived from various English place names, all meaning "clay settlement" in Old English (from clæg 'clay' and tūn 'enclosure, settlement')...

Clemency is a medieval variant of Clemence, ultimately derived from the Latin clemens meaning "merciful." The name can also be directly associated with the English word "clemency," which denotes mercy and leniency, espec...

Clyde is an English given name that derives from the River Clyde in Scotland, a major waterway flowing through Glasgow. The river's name comes from the Cumbric Clud, the meaning of which is uncertain. The name Clyde bega...

Coby is a masculine or feminine diminutive of Jacob, common in English-speaking countries. The name can also be spelled Koby and may function as a given name, surname, or nickname. As a diminutive, Coby shares the rich e...

Cody is an English given name that originated as a transferred use of an Irish surname. The surname has two possible Gaelic origins: it may be an Anglicized form of Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning "descendant of the helpful one"...

Colby is an English given name that originated as a surname, itself derived from various place names in England. The place name Colby comes from the Old Norse personal name Koli, a byname meaning "coal" or "dark," combin...

Collyn is an English feminine given name that serves as a variant of both Colleen and Colin 2. The name Colleen itself is derived from the Irish word cailín meaning "girl" and has been used in America since the early 20t...

Corey is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from a surname that traces back to the Old Norse personal name Kóri. The meaning of Kóri is uncertain, but it is often associated with the descriptive meaning "c...

Cortney is a variant spelling of the unisex given name Courtney, primarily used for girls in English-speaking countries. It is a transferred use of the Norman French surname and place name Courtenay, which has multiple p...

Cory is a versatile given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is most commonly considered a variant of Corey, which itself originated from an English surname derived from the Old Norse given name Kóri,...

Corynn is a modern English variant of Corinne, ultimately derived from the Greek name Corinna. The root, Corinna, is a Latinized form of the Greek name Κόριννα (Korinna), which comes from the Greek word κόρη meaning “mai...

Coty is a shortened variant of Cody, used primarily as a masculine given name in English-speaking countries. As a diminutive form, it carries the same etymological roots as Cody, which derives from an Irish surname. The...

Courtney is a unisex given name of English origin, derived from the aristocratic English surname Courtney, which itself has multiple possible etymologies. The surname may come from the French place name Courtenay (from t...

Cristyn is a Welsh feminine given name, serving as the native Welsh form of Christina. The name Christina itself derives from Christiana, the Latin feminine form of Christian, meaning "follower of Christ." In Wales, wher...

Crystal is an English feminine given name taken directly from the English word crystal, which refers to a clear, colorless glass that is often cut into the shape of a gemstone. The name first entered use as a given name...

Cy is a short form (hypocorism) of the masculine names Cyrus and Cyril, and occasionally of Seymour. As an English given name, it has been in use among English speakers, often chosen as a familiar or nickname for longer...

Cyan is a feminine given name of English origin, derived directly from the color "greenish blue, cyan". The name itself comes from the Greek word κύανος (kyanos), meaning "dark blue enamel" or "lapis lazuli," which also...

Cybele is an Anatolian mother goddess, whose name may derive from Phrygian roots meaning either "stone" or "hair." She was primarily worshipped in Phrygia as the "Mountain Mother," associated with fertility, nature, and...

Cybill is a modern English variant of Sibyl, created as a blend of the names Cy and Bill. The name was brought into prominence by the actress Cybill Shepherd (born 1950), who was named in honor of her grandfather Cy and...

Cydney is a feminine given name of English origin, functioning as a variant of Sydney. Sydney itself derives from the English surname Sidney, which roots in the Old English place name Sīdane ēge meaning 'wide island' or...

Cymone is a modern English feminine given name, created as a variant of Simone 1. Simone itself is the French feminine form of Simon 1, which derives from the Hebrew name Shimʿon, meaning "hearing" or "listening" (from t...

Cyndi is a short form of Cynthia, a name that originated as a Latinized form of the Greek Kynthia, meaning "woman from Cynthus." Cynthus was a mountain on the Greek island of Delos, which was considered the birthplace of...

Cyneburga is a variant of the Anglo-Saxon name Cyneburg. It derives from the Old English elements cyne meaning "royal" and burg meaning "fortress", together forming the meaning "royal fortress". The name appears in histo...

Etymology and OriginsCynthia is a feminine given name with roots in Greek mythology. It is the Latinized form of the Greek Kynthia (Κυνθία), meaning "woman from Cynthus". Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos was the sacr...

Cyprian is a masculine given name derived from the Roman family name Cyprianus, meaning "from Cyprus." The name is most famously associated with Saint Cyprian, a 3rd-century bishop of Carthage who was martyred under the...

Cyra is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, though it is commonly regarded as a feminine form of Cyrus, the name of several Achaemenid kings of Persia. Unlike Cyrus, whose etymology is traced to the Persian word k...

Cyril is a masculine given name of Greek origin. It comes from the Greek name Kyrillos (Κύριλλος), which is derived from kyrios (κύριος), meaning "lord." Etymology and Historical ContextThe name carry a deep religious re...

Cyrilla is a feminine given name of English origin, representing a feminine form of Cyril. The name Cyril itself derives from the Greek Kyrillos, a derivative of kyrios meaning "lord" — a word used frequently in the Gree...

Cyrille is a French given name, primarily masculine but sometimes used as a feminine form. It is the French variant of Cyril, which derives from the Greek name Kyrillos meaning "lord" (from kyrios, a word in the Greek Bi...

Cyrus is the Latinized form of the Greek Κῦρος (Kyros), derived from the Old Persian name 𐎤𐎢𐎽𐎢𐏁 (Kuruš). The etymology is uncertain, with possible meanings including "young", "humiliator (of the enemy)", or even related...

Etymology and OriginCyryl is the Polish form of Cyril, a name with deep roots in Greek and Christian tradition. The name derives from the Greek Kyrillos (Κύριλλος), itself from kyrios (κύριος) meaning "lord"—a term used...

Daisy is a feminine given name from the English word for the white flower, ultimately derived from Old English dægeseage meaning "day eye" — because the daisy opens its petals at dawn and closes them at dusk. The name wa...

Daley is a unisex given name of Dutch and English origin, derived from the Irish surname Daley, an Anglicized form of Ó Dálaigh. This surname originates from the given name Dálach, which means "assembly, meeting" in Old...

Daly is a feminine given name of Daley usage, derived from a surname that itself is a variant spellings of the Irish patronage. Its roots trace back to the Gaelic Dálach, derived from Old Irish dál meaning 'assembly, mee...

Danny is a masculine given name, typically used as a diminutive of Daniel. It is common in Dutch, English, and German-speaking regions. The name Daniel originates from the Hebrew name Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge,"...

Darby is an English unisex given name and surname with roots in both Norse and Irish traditions. As a surname, Darby is locational, originating from the city of Derby in England. The name Derby itself is derived from Old...

Darcey is a feminine variant of the surname and given name Darcy. Like Darcy, Darcey originates from an English surname derived from Norman French d'Arcy, meaning 'from Arcy', referring to the town of Arcy in La Manche,...

Darcy is a given name of English origin, derived from an English surname that itself comes from Norman French d'Arcy, originally denoting someone from the town of Arcy in La Manche, France. According to Wiktionary, the n...