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Callie

Girl

This name is a diminutive of Caroline, or sometimes of names beginning with Cal.

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Celeste

Boy/Girl

Italian feminine and masculine form of Caelestis.

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Cole

Boy

From an English surname, itself originally derived from either a medieval short form of Nicholas or the byname Cola.

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Cleo

Boy/Girl

Short form of Cleopatra, Cleon or Cleopas.

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Cody

Boy

A name meaning "descendant of the helpful one; son of Odo".

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Callan

Boy

From an Irish surname, the Anglicized form of Ó Cathaláin, derived from the given name Cathalán.

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Jacob

Boy

A name meaning "holder of the heel; supplanter; may God protect".

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How should I search when I only know the style I want?Start with a short phrase such as classic italian girl names or short greek names starting with e, then refine with the filter chips.

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