Greek Boy Names Starting With C
79 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a Greek boy's name that starts with C? Here are 79 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Greek names draw on mythology, philosophy and early Christianity, and many have meanings tied to wisdom, victory or life.
Top picks
- Christopher — “Bearer of Christ”
- Christos — “Anointed one”
- Charon — “From Greek mythology, this name refers to the ferryman who carries souls across the river Styx to the underworld.”
- Charybdis — “In Greek mythology, this name refers to a personified deadly whirlpool that posed a threat to sailors.”
- Charis — “Grace; blend of cherie and cerise. dear one; darling”
- Cynthia — “This Greek name represents the moon personified. It was an epithet for the goddess Artemis, born on Mount Cynthus.”
- Castor — “In Greek mythology, Castor was the twin brother of Pollux and Helen of Troy. The name itself is also the Greek word for beaver.”
- Corban — “This name of Greek and Hebrew origins refers to a gift devoted to God. In biblical contexts, it signifies an offering or sacrifice.”
- Cyprian — “Derived from Greek, this name indicates a person who is from the island of Cyprus. It was famously borne by a third-century bishop and martyr.”
- Cottus — “A titan.”
Boy · Greek · “A Greek male name that serves as an alternate spelling of Calydon. In mythology, Calydon was a city named after the son of Aetolus.”
Unisex · Greek · “Most beautiful; a portuguese version of the greek name calista”
Boy · Greek · “A name from Greek mythology. He was known as one of the seven heroes who led the attack against Thebes.”
Unisex · Greek · “Prophetess; unheeded prophetess. a diminutive of casirnir, cassandra, or catherine. cassandra was a trojan prophetess, daughter of king priam. in homers the iliad cassandras prediction of the fall of troy was unheeded. also used as an independent name”
Boy · Greek · “In Greek mythology, Castor was the twin brother of Pollux and Helen of Troy. The name itself is also the Greek word for beaver.”
Unisex · Greek · “Pure, virginal; variant of katherine: pure. clear. innocent. from the gaelic form caitlin; pure, clear. form of the latin katharina, from the greek aikaterina. it was borne by a number of saints, including st catherine of alexandria, a 4th century martyr who suffered torture on a spiked wheel”
Boy · Greek · “In Greek mythology, this name refers to the legendary king and founder of the city of Athens, often depicted as being half-man and half-serpent.”
Boy · Greek · “From Greek mythology, this name identifies the King of Eleusis who was the father of Triptolemus.”
Boy · Greek · “A Greek name that means friendly. It is also associated with receiving life from Zeus, the king of the gods in Greek mythology.”
Boy · Greek · “A name from Greek mythology identifying the husband of Procris, famously known for his tragic hunting accidents.”
Boy · Greek · “A name of Greek origin referring to the guardian of the gates of Hades. It is a variant of Cerberus, the multi-headed dog from classical mythology.”
Boy · Greek · “In Greek mythology, Cetus was a large sea monster sent by Poseidon. The name is now associated with a constellation in the southern sky.”
Boy · Greek · “A name from Greek myth, Ceyx was the king of Trachis and the husband of Alcyone, eventually transformed into a bird.”
Unisex · Greek · “Grace; blend of cherie and cerise. dear one; darling”
Boy · Greek · “From Greek mythology, this name refers to the ferryman who carries souls across the river Styx to the underworld.”
Boy · Greek · “In Greek mythology, this name refers to a personified deadly whirlpool that posed a threat to sailors.”
Boy · Greek · “A name from Greek mythology representing a fire-breathing monster. It was famously defeated by the hero Bellerophon while riding Pegasus.”
Boy · Greek · “A Greek name for males referring to a priest of Apollo, famously mentioned in ancient mythology.”
Boy · Greek · “Short for christopher; diminutive of christian: follower of christ. chris is used as a diminutive of many masculine and feminine names beginning with chris-, including christian, christina, christine, and christopher”
Unisex · Greek · “Christ-bearer; variant of christiana. follower of christ”
Boy · Greek · “Christ-bearer; variant of christopher: he who holds christ in his heart. famous bearers: actors christopher plummer and christopher walken; explorer christopher columbus”
Boy · Greek · “Bearer of Christ”
Boy · Greek · “Christ bearer; variant of christopher: he who holds christ in his heart. famous bearers: actors christopher plummer and christopher walken; explorer christopher columbus”
Boy · Greek · “Anointed one”
Boy · Greek · “A Spanish and Italian variant derived from the Greek name Cyril, which translates to lordly or masterful.”
Boy · Greek · “An Italian form of the name Cyril, originating from the Greek 'kyrios' meaning lord.”
Boy · Greek · “A Greek name associated with the sun, a throne, or a specific Egyptian wind, conveying royalty and warmth.”
Boy · Greek · “A Greek male name known from mythology as the son of a priestess, often paired with his brother Biton.”
Boy · Greek · “A masculine name from Greek mythology that refers to the river of lamenting or wailing in the underworld.”
Boy · Greek · “This name of Greek and Hebrew origins refers to a gift devoted to God. In biblical contexts, it signifies an offering or sacrifice.”
Boy · Greek · “A Greek male name known in mythology as the brother of Queen Jocasta. The name translates to ruler or prince.”
Boy · Greek · “Christ bearer; italian form of christopher christ bearer; variant of christopher: he who holds christ in his heart. famous bearers: actors christopher plummer and christopher walken; explorer christopher columbus”
Boy · Greek · “This name refers to 'one of Penelope's suitors,' connecting your child to classical tales and a touch of ancient romance.”
Boy · Greek · “From the name cyril; master, lord. a diminutive of cyril or cyrus”
Unisex · Greek · “A public hill; variant abbreviation of sydney, meaning from st. denis”
Unisex · Greek · “This Greek name represents the moon personified. It was an epithet for the goddess Artemis, born on Mount Cynthus.”
Boy · Greek · “Derived from Greek, this name indicates a person who is from the island of Cyprus. It was famously borne by a third-century bishop and martyr.”
Boy · Greek · “From cyrene; cyrano de bergerac was a seventeenth-century soldier and science-fiction writer”
Boy · Greek · “The French form of Cyril, originating from the Greek word for lord or master.”
Boy · Greek · “Derived from Cyril, this name means 'lord,' suggesting a child with natural leadership qualities and a commanding presence.”
Boy · Greek · “From the East”
Boy · Greek · “Dragons teeth.”
Boy · Greek · “Long-haired.”
Boy · Greek · “Long haired.”
Boy · Greek · “A seer.”
Boy · Greek · “Very handsome.”
Boy · Greek · “Shining upon man (variant of Cassander)”
Boy · Greek · “Name of a king.”
Boy · Greek · “A centaur.”
Boy · Greek · “Christian.”
Boy · Greek · “Christ bearer.”
Boy · Greek · “Golden mouthed.”
Boy · Greek · “Lordly.”
Boy · Greek · “Peoples victory.”
Boy · Greek · “Peoples victory.”
Boy · Greek · “Illustrious.”
Boy · Greek · “Glory of the father”
Boy · Greek · “Summoned.”
Boy · Greek · “Illustrious.”
Boy · Greek · “Glory flower”
Boy · Greek · “Father of leto.”
Boy · Greek · “Lordly.”
Boy · Greek · “Curious.”
Unisex · Greek · “Romance, spice.”
Boy · Greek · “Ready to fight.”
Boy · Greek · “Priest of rhea.”
Boy · Greek · “Helmet”
Boy · Greek · “Order.”
Boy · Greek · “A saint.”
Boy · Greek · “The universe.”
Boy · Greek · “A titan.”
Boy · Greek · “Christ bearer.”
Boy · Greek · “A titan.”
Boy · Greek · “Blue-green”
Boy · Greek · “Swan.”
Boy · Greek · “Lordly.”
Boy · Greek · “Lordly.”
Boy · Greek · “Of Cyrene”
Boy · Greek · “Lordly.”
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