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    Irish Boy Names Starting With C

    293 names with meanings and origins.

    Looking for a Irish boy's name that starts with C? Here are 293 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Irish names have Gaelic roots, distinctive spellings and lovely meanings rooted in nature and legend.

    Top picks

    1. Conor — “Lover of hounds”
    2. Casey — “Brave, vigilant”
    3. Cillian — “Little church; bright-headed”
    4. Cian — “Ancient”
    5. Colin — “Child or virile; of a triumphant people; young boy; young child, peaceful dove; a variant of nicholas, which means peoples victory, from a french diminutive; young dog. a translation of the gaelic cailean also, victory of the people”
    6. Cameron — “Bent nose; crooked. from the celtic cameron meaning crooked nose. nickname of a highland chieftain with a crooked nose; derives from a scottish surname; from the gaelic meaning crooked or bent nose. a common first name in scotland, and in 2oth century canadian and australian families of scottish descent; crooked nose. ”
    7. Carney — “This Irish name represents a fighter or a victorious warrior. It is traditionally associated with strength and success in battle.”
    8. Condon — “Condon is a distinguished name meaning 'dark haired wise man', indicating a child with both intelligence and a striking appearance.”
    9. Callie — “Lark; beautiful; variant of cayley meaning from the forest. note: this database is copyright 2000, muse creations inc; variant of cayley meaning from the forest”
    10. Celyddon — “Mythical father; mythical father of culhwch”
    • Boy · Irish · “Derived from the Irish name Casey, this name means alert or vigorous, suggesting a person who is watchful and energetic.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Connected to mythical lore, this name speaks of a 'servant of Arthur.' It carries a unique, story-rich heritage.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Warring; small battle; spirit of the battle”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that translates to fighter or warrior, denoting a brave spirit.”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name signifies one who possesses honor in battle, representing valor and prestige.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Cael beautifully signifies 'victorious people,' suggesting a child destined for triumph and success, surrounded by loving support.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Victorious people; contemporary variant of cailean child”

    • Boy · Irish · “Derived from the Irish name Caelan, this name describes a powerful and mighty warrior.”

    • Boy · Irish · “A Welsh name meaning a white, blessed, or holy fortress.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning strong in battle, highlighting the power and resilience of a leader.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “The child; triumphant in battle; triumphant in war; virile. contemporary variant of cailean child; young dog, or child. scottish gaelic”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name means 'pillar of the church.' it represents a person who serves as a strong foundation for their faith.”

    • Boy · Irish · “A traditional Irish male name meaning charioteer or strong man, often found in early Gaelic legends and history.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name means 'from the battlefield.' It evokes the imagery of a brave warrior or a historic site of conflict.”

    • Boy · Irish · “From the stony river; cold brook; stream; rough waters”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name means from the narrow forest and is also associated with a warrior. It began as a surname before becoming a given name.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name and variant of Caelan, signifying a powerful warrior or someone of great strength.”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name for girls describes a formidable individual who is considered powerful in battle.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Lark; beautiful; variant of cayley meaning from the forest. note: this database is copyright 2000, muse creations inc; variant of cayley meaning from the forest”

    • Boy · Irish · “Dove; dove. can also be a variant of malcolm: servant/disciple of saint columba”

    • Boy · Irish · “From the name cameron; crooked or crooked mouth; diminutive of campbell: crooked mouth; and of cameron: bent nose; crooked river”

    • Boy · Irish · “Winding valley; from the crooked valley; from the winding valley”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Bent nose; crooked. from the celtic cameron meaning crooked nose. nickname of a highland chieftain with a crooked nose; derives from a scottish surname; from the gaelic meaning crooked or bent nose. a common first name in scotland, and in 2oth century canadian and australian families of scottish descent; crooked nose. ”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Crooked line.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Derived from cameron bent nose; variant of cameron: bent nose; crooked river”

    • Boy · Irish · “Of Irish and Gaelic roots, this name means 'crooked' or 'crooked nose,' serving as the original form of Cameron.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that describes someone coming from the narrow river, combining the words for slender and water.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Form of helen.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name translates to a friend of Saint Michael. It reflects a religious connection and a bond with the archangel.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that means from the black fortress. It originates from the word for a stronghold or a fortified place of protection.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name for males meaning from the black fort. It is a habitational name referring to a dark castle or a fortified enclosure.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish and Welsh name meaning from the fortress. It describes someone associated with a fortified structure or a specific castle location.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “From the fortress; pure; abbreviation of carol and caroline from the masculine charles meaning manly; near the castle; from the castle”

    • Unisex · Irish · “This Irish name translates to a little champion or a small, courageous man.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “A unisex name of Irish origin that traditionally refers to a lord or protector of a castle.”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish surname and first name signifies the son of one who served Saint Michael.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Variant of english surname cairn meaning landmark or memorial of piled-up stones”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name represents a fighter or a victorious warrior. It is traditionally associated with strength and success in battle.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Derived from carney, champion, victorious”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Manly; an irish surname; variant of charles meaning manly; variant of carlin: small champion”

    • Boy · Irish · “Variant of carlin: small champion; derived from carlin, small champion”

    • Boy · Irish · “Fighter; swamp; bog; marshland; from the broken mossy ground”

    • Boy · Irish · “Derived from Irish roots, this name means rocky headland, referring to a specific geographic formation.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that denotes a rocky headland, often used as a topographical surname or place name.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Place name and surname; town of the marsh”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Champion; variant of carroll: man. famous bearer: late television actor carroll oconnor”

    • Boy · Irish · “Champion; man. famous bearer: late television actor carroll oconnor”

    • Boy · Irish · “Variant of carthach: loving. a variant of caradoc. the irish st. carthach, also known as st carthage, founded an early 7th century monastery at lismore, county waterford”

    • Unisex · Irish · “From the fortress; pure; from the castle. loving; stream. cary became a popular masculine first name in mid-2oth century because of actor cary grant, whose real name was archibald leach”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Brave, vigilant”

    • Unisex · Irish · “An Irish name meaning 'clever' or 'curly-headed.' It stems from an Irish surname denoting descendants of the ingenious one.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Cassivellaunus is a name from 'Arthurian legend', suggesting a connection to tales of chivalry, bravery, and mythical adventures.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish and Welsh name stemming from Arthurian legend, often associated with ancient kings of Britain.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning fighter, also associated with geographical roots referring to broken, mossy ground.”

    • Boy · Irish · “A powerful Irish name that means strong in battle or mighty battle. It has been a popular name among Irish kings and leaders for centuries.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that translates to a great warrior or a powerful fighter. It emphasizes immense strength and bravery.”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name signifies a great fighter or warrior. It is a variation that highlights the prestige of a skilled combatant.”

    • Boy · Irish · “A variant of the Irish name Caelan, which translates to a powerful and brave warrior.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Variant of casey: observant; alert; vigorous”

    • Boy · Irish · “Variant of casey: observant; alert; vigorous”

    • Unisex · Irish · “A traditional Irish unisex name meaning warrior or bright-headed, also serving as the root for the name Kelly.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that signifies something ancient or archaic, pointing toward long-standing tradition and history.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Mythical father; mythical father of culhwch”

    • Boy · Irish · “Defence; battle, warrior; of ethiopian origin, meaning:great love”

    • Boy · Irish · “Young wolf; abbreviations for names ending in -ano and -rio. chan: (chinese) family name”

    • Boy · Irish · “Fairy dwelling; a diminutive of charles, from the old english ceorl meaning man. sometimes used as an independent name. famous bearers: british long-distance yachtsman chay blyth”

    • Boy · Irish · “Choilleich beautifully means 'guards the forest,' suggesting a child with a nurturing spirit, connected to nature and protecting what they love.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “A follower of christ; christian; diminutives of any masculine or feminine name begining with christ-, for example christahel, christian, or christopher”

    • Boy · Irish · “Ancient”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that means black and mysterious or dark-haired. It is the name of several early Irish saints.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish male name derived from the word Ciaran. It translates to 'black-haired' or 'dark-featured,' describing a person's physical appearance.”

    • Boy · Irish · “A traditional Irish name that means the little black-haired one or the dark-complexioned child.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Derived from the Irish name Ceallach, this name represents war or strife, often associated with a warrior spirit.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Little church; bright-headed”

    • Boy · Irish · “A masculine name of Irish origin that describes someone hailing from a high hill or elevated place.”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name translates to helmet-headed or a helmed head, serving as the root for the modern surname Kennedy.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Variant of cinneidid: helmeted; helmed head”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish masculine name that geographically refers to someone living at the head of a cliff.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Variant of clancy: the red-haired soldiers son; ruddy warrior”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name translates to a red or ruddy warrior. It is a traditional surname often used as a bold given name.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that means scholar or clerk. It denotes a person who is learned or holds a professional academic role.”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name is composed of elements meaning rough and blessed. It suggests a person who is strong and rugged yet favored by good fortune.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Mythical son of clustfeinad; legendary son of clustveinydd”

    • Boy · Irish · “This name identifies a mythical father, linking your child to ancient stories and a rich, imaginative heritage.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Warm; from the name of scottish clyde river”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name describes someone who dwells by the hillside hollow. It is a topographical name rooted in the Irish countryside.”

    • Boy · Irish · “A name of Irish or Celtic origin referring to a mythical hunter god of war and woodlands.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Young child.”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name translates to 'from the narrow forest', describing someone who resides near a slender woodland area.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Coilleach beautifully means 'guards the forest,' suggesting a child with a nurturing spirit, connected to nature and protecting what they love.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Coinleain is a male name of Irish origin with a descriptive form. It is shaped as a well, implying a deep and perhaps flowing quality.”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name refers to a seething pool or a ravine. It evokes the imagery of a hollowed-out landscape or a turbulent body of water.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish masculine name that conveys qualities of being lordly, steady, and stable in character.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Child; abbreviation of nicholas peoples victory”

    • Boy · Irish · “Warrior; diminutive of colin: of a triumphant people; young boy”

    • Boy · Irish · “Derived from the Irish name Calhoun, this name refers to a small forest or a narrow wood.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Child or virile; of a triumphant people; young boy; young child, peaceful dove; a variant of nicholas, which means peoples victory, from a french diminutive; young dog. a translation of the gaelic cailean also, victory of the people”

    • Boy · Irish · “Variant of cullen: handsome; good-looking lad”

    • Boy · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name signifies someone who dwells at the woodland or lives among the trees.”

    • Boy · Irish · “From the name colin; child; virile; abbreviation of nicholas peoples victory”

    • Boy · Irish · “Holly; abbreviation of nicholas peoples victory”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name means dove and is often associated with the servant of Saint Columba, representing peace.”

    • Boy · Irish · “A masculine Irish name meaning dove of the church, famously borne by Saint Columba.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name derived from the root Comhghan, which means twin. It traditionally identifies one of two siblings born together.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning shrewd. It is also associated with the town of Comines and represents a long-standing family lineage.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning wise or red; it is notably borne by legendary High Kings of Ireland in ancient mythology.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that translates to high or mighty, often associated with legendary warriors and strength.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Strong in battle high, mighty; strong in battle high; mighty”

    • Boy · Irish · “Wise; high, wise. introduced into britain after the norman conquest. famous bearers: sir arthur conan doyle, creator of the detective sherlock holmes; a number of counts and dukes of brittany bore the name conan”

    • Boy · Irish · “This traditional Irish name signifies a person who is strong-willed or wise. It is the Gaelic source of the modern name Connor.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Variant of conchobhar: strong dog; strong willed or wise”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name describes a dark-haired wise man. It combines physical characteristics with an intellectual temperament.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Condon is a distinguished name meaning 'dark haired wise man', indicating a child with both intelligence and a striking appearance.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name derived from Conlan, which means a hero or a great warrior. It is a modern spelling variant.”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name means hero. It is derived from the traditional Gaelic name Conlan, which also signifies a brave or heroic person.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning a hero. It is a common surname and given name derived from the Gaelic word for warrior.”

    • Boy · Irish · “High, mighty; diminutive of conrad: brave adviser; mythical son of lir: wise; high; mighty”

    • Unisex · Irish · “A unisex Irish name meaning high, mighty, or constant. It suggests a person of strong, unwavering character.”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish masculine name translates to being strong in battle. It is a traditional Gaelic name often associated with leadership and bravery.”

    • Boy · Irish · “In Irish mythology, this is the name of the son of Conn of the Hundred Battles. It is a classic name from Celtic legend.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name derived from Connlaodh. It carries the powerful and spiritual meaning of 'pure fire' or 'holy flame.'”

    • Boy · Irish · “A variant of the Irish name Connlaodh. Like its counterpart, it signifies 'pure fire,' representing a bright and cleansing spirit.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Connlyn, derived from Conlan, means 'hero.' It's a wonderful choice for your child, symbolizing bravery and strength from birth.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Brave or wise.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “A popular Irish name that means much wanted or strong-willed, reflecting a determined character.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Strong willed or wise; diminutive of conrad: brave adviser”

    • Boy · Irish · “Lover of hounds”

    • Boy · Irish · “Variant of conchobhar: strong dog; strong willed or wise”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name means a persistent or wise man, suggesting intelligence and steady determination.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that translates to hound of the plains, signifying strength and agility.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish-influenced name meaning the lord of the pastures. While also a city name, as a personal name it suggests agricultural wealth.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish surname used as a first name, meaning reddish-skinned or a person with a ruddy complexion.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Hill hollow; ravine; strong and lively; seething pool; from the round hill or hollow”

    • Boy · Irish · “Charioteer; charioteer. famous bearer, a legendary third century irish king”

    • Boy · Irish · “Charioteer; derived from cormac ravens son”

    • Boy · Irish · “Charioteer; charioteer, variant of cormac ravens son”

    • Boy · Irish · “Diminutive of cornelius: strong willed or wise. cornelius is sometimes used as a translation of the name conchubhar meaning high desire”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish surname used as a first name, derived from Cosgrove. It carries the victorious meaning of 'triumphant' or 'champion.'”

    • Boy · Irish · “This masculine name of Irish origin literally translates to the hound of the plains, suggesting a swift and noble nature.”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name means twin or someone who dwells by a hillside hollow. It is often associated with peaceful natural landscapes.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Originating from Irish roots, this name refers to a leader in battle or one who actively searches for combat.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name referring to the mythical son of Bran. It is a variation of the name Caradog found in Welsh legend.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Dwells at the crag; from the crag; rock; dwells at the crag. from the celtic word meaning rock or crag”

    • Boy · Irish · “A masculine name of Irish origin describing someone who dwells by a crag or a rocky outcrop.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish surname used as a given name, it is often associated with a guiding principle, a firm belief, or a heart-centered philosophy.”

    • Boy · Irish · “This Irish name means dark brown or little dark one. It was often used as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a deep complexion.”

    • Boy · Irish · “A legendary figure in Irish mythology known as the Hound of Ulster, celebrated for his incredible strength and warrior feats.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish and Gaelic name meaning a cub or a puppy, derived from the word coilean.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Derived from Irish roots, this name is used to describe a handsome or good-looking young man.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Cub; handsome; handsome; good-looking lad”

    • Boy · Irish · “Dwells at the woodland; diminutive of culver, dove”

    • Boy · Irish · “Good-looking lad; variant of cullen: handsome; good-looking lad”

    • Boy · Irish · “Handsome or dwells at the woodland; diminutive of culver, dove; diminutive of cullent: holly”

    • Boy · Irish · “Sharing Irish roots with Covey, this male name translates to hound of the plains, symbolizing speed and agility.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Village; from cunningham; village that has a milk pail”

    • Boy · Irish · “A masculine Irish name that carries multiple meanings, including hero or a small dagger.”

    • Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that can mean a dagger, a marshy area, or refers to the aromatic culinary herb.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Son of nis.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Vigilant.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Beautiful.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Helmet.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Not available.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Ancient, battle”

    • Boy · Irish · “Wamor.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Child.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Child.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Crooked mouth.”

    • Boy · Irish · “From cashel.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Bald.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Strife.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Saint.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Bald.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Bald.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Slender.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Crooked nose.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Crooked mouth.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Crooked nose.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Bent nose.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Handsome.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Gentle.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Noble.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Slender.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Lovable.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Handsome.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “The goat.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Fighter.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Charioteer.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Little rock.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Champion.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Small champion.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Quadruple lake.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Loving.”

    • Boy · Irish · “From cashel.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Clever.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Ready for war.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Fighter.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Great warrior.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Brave.”

    • Boy · Irish · “Handsome.”

    • Boy · Irish · “From the hollow (variant of Cavan)”

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