Medieval Occupations and Titles
- Billier
- Blacksmith
- Boatman
- Bodger
- Bombarde
- Boothaler
- Boothman
- Bottelier
- Bowyer
- Broderer
- Burgess
- Captain
- Chancellor
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"chief secretary"Description:
Of the names derived from titles, this is one of the least obvious (unless you are of German extraction). Chancellor also has the attraction of offering the exciting - and very on-trend - nickname Chance.
- Chandler
Origin:
English from French occupational nameMeaning:
"candle maker"Description:
For a generation, this name will always be linked to 1990s hit TV series Friends. Whether this is a positive or a negative will depend on your fondness for the show, and character Chandler Bing, but this name deserves consideration beyond these connotations: Chandler is a fresh take on the professional surname names.
- Chaplain
- Collier
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"coal miner"Description:
This occupational surname could find new life with those wishing to honor someone in their heritage who was connected to the tough-as-nails breed that was the pre-modern coal miner. Coll and Collie are some sweet nickname options to tone down the formality of this name.
- Cooper
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"barrel maker"Description:
The genial yet upscale and preppy Cooper was one of the first occupational last names to catch on -- and Cooper remains a pleasing option.
- Count
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"nobleman"Description:
Nobility names like Duke and Count seem to be forming a minitrend: actor Danny Bonaduce named his son Count Dante Jean-Michel Valentino. Beat that. Or wait: don't.
- Countess
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"noblewoman"Description:
Yes, there are lots of kids out there named Princess, Duke, Earl, and King – but you don't necessarily want yours to be one of them.
- Cutler
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"knife maker"Description:
Cooper would be a more engaging C-starting occupational choice.