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Chidi
Chidi is a name from the Igbo-speaking area. It is documented as a short form of longer names like Chidiebere or Chidubem. The syllable "Chi" represents God, and the translation is "God exists."
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Chihiro
Known primarily through films by Studio Ghibli. In its most common spelling, the name is composed of the kanji for "thousand" (chi) and "questioning," "seeking," or "depth" (hiro). It is used in a gender-neutral way.
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Chika
(Igbo): The components of this name are "Chi" (God) and "ka" (is greater or surpasses). The literal translation is "God is the greatest." It is mostly given to girls.
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Chima
(Igbo): A first name tracing back to the words "Chi" (God) and "ma" (knows). The documented meaning is "God knows." It is frequently given to boys, but is fundamentally gender-neutral.
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Chione
The name goes back to the Ancient Greek word "chiōn", which directly means "snow". In Greek mythology, Chione is a snow nymph. Pronunciation can be an obstacle in German, as "Ch" is pronounced differently depending on the region (most often as "K" as in Chor).
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Chloe
A name of Greek origin. The documented meaning is "young green shoot" or "first sprout". In the English-speaking world, the spelling Chloë is widespread to indicate the separate pronunciation of the vowels.
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Chloé
A name of Greek origin, historically documented as an epithet of the goddess Demeter. The verified translation of the word root is "young green shoot" or "first sprout".
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Christian
This name has a Latin and Greek origin and means "follower of Christ" or "Christian." It has been firmly established throughout the European cultural sphere for centuries.
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Christin
Traced back to the Latin word "christianus" and means "Christian woman" or "follower of Christ."
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Christopher
Traces back to the Greek "christophoros," which means "Christ-bearer."
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Christos
The name traces back to the Ancient Greek word "christos"; the documented translation is "the anointed one." In Greek, the "Ch" is pronounced as a fricative (similar to the German "ch" in "Dach"), whereas in German, the name is usually pronounced with an initial "K."
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Cian
A traditional Irish name. The Old Irish word "cían" means "long-lasting" or "ancient."
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Ciara
Ciara is documented as a feminine form of the Irish name Ciar. The underlying Old Irish word "ciar" translates to "dark" or "black." In the English-speaking world, the name is often spelled Kiera to ensure the intended pronunciation (Keer-ah). In German, if you choose the spelling Ciara, you should expect that the name may occasionally be mispronounced like the Italian Chiara (Kee-ah-rah).
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Ciaran
The derivation of this name is clearly documented: it is based on the Irish word "ciar," meaning "dark" or "black," combined with a diminutive suffix.
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Ciel
This name traces directly back to French vocabulary. Its documented meaning is simply "sky" or "heaven." In the French-speaking world, it is used as a given name for all genders.
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Cielo
The Spanish and Italian word for "sky" or "heaven." In these language areas, Cielo is given to both boys and girls. Note the different pronunciations here: in Spanish it is pronounced more like "sye-lo," in Italian like "che-lo."
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Cillian
There are several explanatory approaches for this name. The frequently cited translation "church" (from Irish "cill") is a widespread interpretation; other sources derive it from "ceallach" (strife, battle). A single blanket meaning would be too imprecise here.
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Cindy
An English short form, mostly originating from Cynthia or Lucinda.
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Claas
A Low German and Dutch short form of Nicolaus. The Greek root words mean "victory" and "people."
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Claire
The French variant of Klara. It is based on the Latin adjective "clarus", which is clearly translated as "bright", "clear", or "shining".
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Clara
Clara, also common in the spelling Klara, comes from Latin. The underlying adjective "clarus" means "bright," "shining," or "famous." The name is short, concise, and internationally unambiguous in pronunciation.
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Claude
This name is the French form of Claudius. It traces back to a Roman family name. The underlying Latin word "claudus" means "limping" or "lame." In art history, the name is inextricably linked to the Impressionist Claude Monet. This name is also theoretically gender-neutral in France, but it is predominantly given to boys.
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Claudio
The Italian and Spanish form of the Roman name Claudius. The Latin root word "claudus" means "limping."
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Clea
This name is often interpreted as a short form of Cleopatra (Greek for "glory of the father"), but has established itself as an independent given name. It is generally pronounced with a hard "k" sound at the beginning.
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Clemens
A Latin name. The word "clemens" means "mild," "gentle," or "merciful."
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Clément
This is the French form of the Latin name Clemens. The documented Latin word base means "mild," "gentle," or "merciful."
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Clementine
The feminine form of Clemens. The Latin root word "clemens" means "mild" or "gentle."
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Cleo
Cleo is documented as a short form of Cleopatra. The Greek root "kleos" means "glory" or "honor." In sound, the short form differs distinctly from Cleopatra.
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Coco
Originally a French pet name that became known as a first name through fashion designer Coco Chanel. An independent, older root meaning of this name form is not known.
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Cole
This short given name goes back to an Old English surname. The base word "col" means "coal". Originally, the name was used as a byname for people with very dark hair or dark skin.
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Colin
Two name origins are documented for this name. In the English-speaking world, it is often a short form of Nicholas. In Scottish Gaelic, it traces back to the name Cailean, which means "young dog" or "pup."
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Conan
This name originates from the Irish and Celtic linguistic area. The root "cú" is documented and means "hound" or "wolf."
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Concordia
This feminine first name comes from Latin and literally means "concord" or "harmony". In Roman mythology, Concordia is the personification of concord. While rare today, the name offers a very clear, documented meaning.
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Conleth
This Irish boy's name consists of two documented elements: "chund," meaning wise or constant, and "aodh," meaning fire.
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Connor
An English spelling of the Irish name Conchobhar. The Irish root word means "dog lover" or "wolf lover."
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Conrad
A variant of Konrad. The Old High German words "kuoni" and "rat" mean "bold" and "counsel."
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Constantin
Traces back to the Latin word "constans," which means "steadfast" or "constant."
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Cora
Traced back to the Greek word "kore," which means "girl" or "maiden."
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Coral
The English word for coral, based on the Latin "corallium". As with Pearl and Amber, it is an organic material used as an ornamental stone. An established Greek variant of this name is Koralia.
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Corbinian
A name with Latin roots. The word "corvus" means "raven."
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Cordelia
Cordelia is passed down through the older literary form Cordeilla and is known from Shakespeare's "King Lear." The original meaning is unverified. "Jewel of the sea" and "heart" are not verified translations.
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Corentin
This first name has Breton roots and is primarily widespread in France. The frequently cited translation "the storm" or "the hurricane" is a common interpretation that fits well with the air element. However, the exact etymological derivation of the name has not been definitively clarified among linguists.
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Cornelius
Another Roman family name. The frequently suggested derivation from the Latin word cornu (horn) is a common interpretation. The exact older root of the Cornelii family name has not been definitively clarified. This name is an attractive choice if you are looking for a classic Latin name.
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Corsin
A traditional Romansh first name. Its origin can be traced back to the Latin name Corsinus, meaning "the one from Corsica." The feminine form is Corsina.
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Corvin
Traces back to the Roman cognomen Corvinus; the Latin word base means “raven”.
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Cosima
The feminine form of Cosmas. The Greek root word "kosmos" stands for "order" or "splendor."
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Cosmin
This first name goes back to the Greek name Kosmas. The underlying word root means "order" or "splendor".
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Cressida
The name traces back to the ancient Greek figure Chryseis, whose name means "the golden one." Cressida became well-known primarily through medieval literature and later through William Shakespeare. In German, the initial "C" is pronounced like a "K."
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