18 Classic Boy Names That Start with C
Classic boy names starting with C include Charles, Caleb, Christopher, Christian, Calvin, Charlie and Clayton. They go back eons, but feel perfectly baby-appropriate in 2024. If you love the deep roots and timeless appeal classic C-names bring to the table, here are 18 possibilities for your baby boy.
- Charles: A royal moniker, literary appellation, and saintly choice all rolled into one.
- Caleb: An old biblical name with modern appeal.
- Christopher: Consonant-heavy but clumsy, Christopher continues to hold appeal for new parents, year after year.
- Christian: Peaking at the turn of the century—and still a beloved choice.
- Calvin: An old, traditional name that evokes different things for different people.
- Charlie: An adorable name for baby boys—and now for girls, too.
- Clayton: A surname, place name and given name in one.
- Clark: Traditional and steady but not too often heard—let's call this one classic with an edge!
- Conrad: A charming classic with saintly credentials, or an antiquated appellation best left in the attic? We'll let you decide.
- Chris: Did you know that a hundred years ago, Chris actually beat out the more formal-sounding Christian on the charts?
- Clyde: Has Clyde remained out of the limelight long enough to feel fresh and cool again? Your call.
- Curtis: A solid classic that's impossible to pin to any single era.
- Carl: A short, solemn name of German origin.
- Clifford: Though suffering from a bit of a dusty image at the moment, the classic Clifford will eventually experience a resurgence.
- Clarence: A traditional name that's being overlooked at the moment—perfect if you want something familiar but a little surprising. Judge Clarence Thomas is a notable bearer.
- Clifton: A surname, place name and an old, traditional boy name largely ignored by today's parents.
- Cornelius: A ponderous boys' name borrowed from the Bible.
- Chester: A blend of place name cred and old-school charm.
