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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is English; and a substring is c.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Deliverance f English (Puritan)From the English word
deliverance meaning "action of setting free" in physical or spiritual senses. An especially common name given in regard to the perils of child birth.
Democracy m & f EnglishFrom the English word
democracy, from French
démocratie, via late Latin from Greek
dēmokratia, from
dēmos ‘the people’ +
-kratia ‘power, rule’.
Dice m EnglishFrom the English word "dice", the plural of
die, referring to "a polyhedron, usually a cube, with numbers or symbols on each side and used in games of chance, typically in gambling".
Dicentra f English (Rare)A genus of flowering herbs, also known as “bleeding-hearts”. Originally from Ancient Greek
δίκεντρος (
díkentros) “having two stings”, itself from
δίς (
dís) “double” combined with
κέντρον (
kéntron) “goad, spur, sting”.
Diffidence f English (Puritan)From late Middle English (in the sense ‘lacking confidence or trust in someone or something’) from Latin
diffident- ‘failing in trust’, from the verb
diffidere, from
dis- (expressing reversal) +
fidere ‘to trust’.
Discipline m English (Puritan)Middle English (in the sense ‘mortification by scourging oneself’) via Old French from Latin
disciplina ‘instruction, knowledge’, from
discipulus. Referring to Hebrews 12:11.
Disco m English (Australian)From the French word
discothèque (French for "library of phonograph records", but it was subsequently used as a term for nightclubs in Paris), on the pattern of
bibliothèque ‘library... [
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Dock m English (American, Rare)Either from the surname
Dock, or taken directly from the English vocabulary word referring to a structure attached to shore at which a ship can be secured, or the act of harbouring at one.
Doctor m English (British, Archaic)Middle English (in the senses "learned person" and "Doctor of the Church") via Old French from Latin
doctor "teacher" (from
docere "teach").
Dracaena f English (Rare)From the name of a genus of about forty species of trees and succulent shrubs, which is the Latinized form of Greek δράκαινα
(drakaina) meaning "she-dragon", the feminine form of δράκων
(drakon) - compare
Drakon... [
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Eclipse f & m English (Rare)From the English word
eclipse (derived from Latin
eclipsis, ultimately from the Greek verb ἐκλείπω
(ekleipô) meaning "to fail", i.e. fail to appear); a solar eclipse is when the sun and moon are aligned exactly so that the moon casts a great shadow over the Earth; a lunar eclipse is when the moon is right in front of the sun, showing only a bright slither of light... [
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Ecru f English (American, Rare)From the English word
ecru, the color of unbleached silk or linen, which is from the French
écru, meaning "raw" or "unbleached".
Eli-lama-sabachthani m English (Puritan)From an Aramaic phrase meaning "my God, why have you forsaken me?" It is likely taken from Matthew 27:46 in the New Testament: 'And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying,
Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?'
Enchantra f English (American, Rare), ObscureFrom the English word
enchantress meaning "charming woman" or "witch". It was used for a character on the American television series
Bewitched (1964-1972).
Endurance m & f English (African)From the English word
endurance, which is ultimately of Old French origin. Known bearers of this name include the Nigerian sprinter Endurance Abinuwa (b. 1987), the Nigerian soccer player Endurance Idahor (1984-2010) and the Nigerian cricketer Endurance Ofem (b... [
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Epic m & f EnglishFrom epic (adj.) 1580s, "pertaining to or constituting a lengthy heroic poem," via French
épique or directly from Latin
epicus, from Greek
epikos, from
epos "a word; a tale, story; promise, prophecy, proverb; poetry in heroic verse" (from PIE root *wekw- "to speak")... [
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Eraric m Germanic, English, HistoryDerived from Old High German
êra "honour, respect" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." Eraric was the name of a king of the Ostrogoths who had gotten to reign only briefly; he was murdered a few months after being crowned king in 541 AD.
Erchana f English (Australian)The given name of Erchana Murray-Bartlett who set a world record with 150 Marathon runs in 150 consecutive days.
Esperance f & m English (Archaic)From an English word (now obsolete) for "hope." The battle cry of Harry Hotspur was "
Esperance en Dieu," or "hope in God," which was the motto for House Percy. The French form,
Espérance, is typically found in religious texts (the word
espoir is far more common).
Evidence f & m English (Rare)This name comes from a word which can mean "a fact/observation presented in support of an assertion" or "an appearance from which inferences may be drawn." The word is derived from Old French
evidence, which originates from Late Latin
evidentia meaning "proof" (for Classical Latin, "distinction, vivid presentation, clearness,") stemming from Latin
evidens meaning "obvious, apparent."
Excellence m & f English (African, Rare)From the English word
excellence meaning "The quality of being excellent; brilliance" or "An excellent or valuable quality; something at which any someone excels; a virtue".... [
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Exercise f English (Puritan)Simply from the English word
exercise, occasionally used as a given name in early New England. The only biblical text upon which it can be based is I Timothy 4:7, "Exercise thyself rather unto godliness."
Finchley f & m EnglishThe baby girl or baby boy name Finchley means “finch’s clearing” or “finches’ clearing”. Finchley is also the name of a district in London in the UK.
Flicka f English, Popular CultureDiminutive of
Felicity. This name was notably borne by the titular character (a horse) in the 1941 children's novel My Friend Flicka by Mary O'Hara.
Florynce f EnglishVariant form of
Florence. A well-known bearer of this name was the American civil rights advocate and feminist Florynce Kennedy (1916-2000).
Glacia f English (Modern, Rare)Feminized version of "Glacier". A notable bearer was the Mountain Witch from the Disney TV show "Sofia the First".
Glacie f English (Modern)Female version of "Glacier", variant of "Glacia", possible combination of "Glory" and "Gracie".
Glacier f & m English (Modern, Rare)From the English word "glacier"; in turn from Franco-Provençal
glacier, which is derived from
glace (meaning "ice") and the suffix -ier.
Graceanna f English (American, Rare)Combination of
Grace and
Anna. This name was borne by American ornithologist Graceanna Lewis (1821-1912), who was also known as a social reformer active in the anti-slavery, temperance and women's suffrage movements.
Graceful f English (Puritan)The physical characteristic of displaying "pretty agility", in the form of elegant movement, poise, or balance. The etymological root of grace is the Latin word
gratia from
gratus, meaning "pleasing."
Graceland f EnglishInspired by the Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tenessee, once owned by American singer Elvis Presley and named after the original owner's daughter Grace.
Gracious m & f English (Puritan), English (African), EnglishFrom the English word
gracious, ultimately from Latin
gratiosus, a derivative of
gratia "esteem, favor". This was one of the virtue names coined by the Puritans in the 17th century, possibly inspired by Psalm 145:8: 'The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.'
Heathcliff m English, LiteratureCombination of
Heath and
Cliff, meaning "heath near a cliff". It was created by Emily Brontë (1818-1848) for her novel
Wuthering Heights, in which the main character and antihero is named
Thrushcross Grange Heathcliff, called
Heathcliff... [
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Hecto m & f EnglishHecto, may be from the SI prefix meaning 100.
Helicia f EnglishApparently from the name of a plant genus meaning "spiral-shaped" from Greek
helix (genitive
helikos; see
Helice), perhaps via Latin.
Honeysuckle f English (Rare)Named after the plant and flower, the honeysuckle, as borne by British actress Honeysuckle Weeks.
Huneric m Germanic, English, HistoryThe meaning and origin of the first element in this Germanic name is rather uncertain, and so there are various possibilities to the name's meaning. The most likely possibility is that the first element refers to the Huns, who derive their name from Germanic
hûn "giant." Other possibilities are Old Norse
hûnn "bear cub" and Celtic
kuno "high." It's also possible that the first element is a blend of
hûn with Gothic
kuni "family, kin, race, kind" (see
Kunibert)... [
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Iceland f English (American, Modern, Rare)From the name of the European country (see
Iceland). This name was used by American rapper Gucci Mane (real name Radric Davis) for his daughter born 2023, probably inspired in part by the slang word
ice meaning "diamond jewelry".
Icy f English (Rare)Variant of
Icie. The spelling was perhaps influenced by the English word "icy" meaning "pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in ice; cold; frosty; or characterized by coldness, as of manner, influence".
Increase m & f English (Puritan)Derives from Middle English 'encrease' with the meaning "to turn greater in number". A famous bearer was Increase Mather, the president of Harvard University in 1685, who was a Puritan minister involved with the Salem witch trials... [
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Independence f English (Puritan)Means "freedom from control or influence," partly on the pattern of French
indépendance. Used much more commonly during the times of the pilgrims (Puritans) who settled in New England in America... [
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