List of Germanic Baby Names Meanings Starting with C

Corey

(KAWR-ee)

Borrowed from the Irish, Corey is a name of more than one derivation. It is the transferred use of the surname derived from the Gaelic coire (a cauldron, a seething pool, a hollow): hence, “dweller in or near a hollow.” Alternatively, it is an Anglicized form of the var-ious surnames derived from corra (a spear).

Meaning: From the hollow, of the churning waters Origin: Germanic

Cort

(KOHRT)

English Meaning: The name Cort is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Cort is: Courtier; court attendant.

Meaning: Bold or wise counselor Origin: French, Germanic

Cory

"Ravine, Seething pool, Cauldron" in Scots Gaelic, "Hollow" in Irish Gaelic, "Chosen" in Old English, "Horn" in French, translated from the word "cornell", or derived from the French word for "Heart." Other names. Related names. Corey, Corrie. As a given name, Cory is used by both males and females.

Meaning: From the hollow, of the churning waters Origin: Germanic

Culkin

(KAHL-kin)

Culkin Name Meaning. Irish: reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Uilcín 'son of Uilcín', a diminutive of Ulick, itself a diminutive of William.

Meaning: A very learned man Origin: Germanic, Irish

Cuyler

(KIEL-ər)

Cuyler is an uncommon unisex name that has many meanings, such as being Dutch for "victory of the people" or Gaelic for "chapel". Kyler is an alternate spelling.

Meaning: An archer or bowman Origin: Germanic, Old Norse