Boy Dog Names That Start With C

  1. Chuck
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Charles
    • Description:

      So far out it's almost ready to be let back in.
  2. Cougar
    • Origin:

      Nature name
    • Description:

      Several animal names, from Fox to Wolf and even to Tiger, ccan work, but Cougar should stay in its cage. Even John Mellencamp has dropped it.
  3. Champ
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "champion"
    • Description:

      Though it sounds like a modern invention, Champ actually has a long history as a first name. It hit the Top 1000 several times just before and after the turn of the 20th Century.
  4. Columbus
    • Origin:

      Variation of Columbo or Columbia, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "dove"
    • Description:

      This is a big name, both in heritage and sound. On the right child, this could be inspired, but others may shrink from all the connotations. While your preferred nickname for this option might be Col (or Kit if you're connecting it to Christopher Columbus), you may end up with the slightly more cumbersome "Bus" as the short-form.
  5. Chico
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "boy"
    • Description:

      Friendly but flimsy.
  6. Clooney
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "from the meadow"
    • Description:

      Variation of Cluny best only if you're a major George fan. And even then, better go with George, Georgia, or Georgiana.
  7. Cheney
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Chaney
    • Meaning:

      "oak tree"
    • Description:

      Strong, solid surname name. For many this name will be inextricably linked with former Vice President Dick Cheney - a hinderance or a virtue, depending on your political leanings.
  8. Chas
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Charles, French from German
    • Meaning:

      "free man"
    • Description:

      Retro nickname for Charles that has the potential for revival, a la Hal, Ike, and Gus.
  9. Capone
    • Origin:

      Italian surname
    • Meaning:

      "head"
    • Description:

      Notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone may not seem like a worthy namesake, but parents have been using his surname for their sons since 1996. In English, we pronounce Capone with two syllables, but the authentic Italian pronunciation is cah-POH-neh.
  10. Chidi
    • Origin:

      Igbo
    • Meaning:

      "God exists"
    • Description:

      A very common boys' name (and nickname) in Nigeria that some Americans will recognize as the name of one of the main characters on NBC's The Good Place.
  11. Connery
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "warrior-lord"
    • Description:

      This appealing name of a mythical king of Tara whose reign brough prosperity to his kingdom is strongly associated with actor Sean. The Irish form is Conaire.
  12. Chang
    • Origin:

      Chinese
    • Meaning:

      "smooth, free, unhindered"
    • Description:

      An Asian favorite.
  13. Caron
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "love"
    • Description:

      Derived from Welsh caru meaning "to love".
  14. Czar
    • Origin:

      Balkan variation of Tsar, meaning "Caesar or ruler"
    • Meaning:

      "Caesar or ruler"
    • Description:

      One way to set up a superiority complex in your child is to call your child Czar as American actor Rockmond Dunbar did in 2016.
  15. Chili
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Spicy but insubstantial nickname name.
  16. Chorus
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "group of singers"
  17. Cordero
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "lamb"
    • Description:

      Sounds more like a car than a baby name. Some sources related it to the English surname Carter, which would be more stylish these days.
  18. Casparo
    • Description:

      Casparo is a masculine name with Mediterranean roots, serving as an Italian and Spanish variation of Caspar or Gaspar. The original name traces back to the Three Wise Men of biblical tradition, with ancient Persian origins meaning "treasurer" or "keeper of the treasure." Casparo carries a romantic, slightly exotic quality with its flowing vowel ending, characteristic of Southern European naming patterns. While relatively uncommon even in its countries of origin, the name possesses an artistic, sophisticated air that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet historically grounded. The connection to the Magi gives Casparo religious significance, while its musical quality and international character make it attractive across cultural boundaries. The name evokes imagery of wisdom, journeys, and Mediterranean warmth.

  19. Curry
    • Origin:

      Word name; surname from Ó Comhraidhe
    • Description:

      Perhaps too spicy for some, but this is a popular Gaelic surname that might appeal for those looking to honor a family branch or to fans of legendary British comedian Tim Curry.
  20. Colorado
    • Origin:

      Spanish place-name
    • Meaning:

      "colored red"
    • Description:

      More unusual than Dakota or Austin, Colorado conjures images of majestic mountains and windswept wilderness. Some will prefer the more preppy Aspen, but Colorado feels like the true explorer.