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C

Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

C: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2008.

From the ancient Greek name Kyriakos, meaning "of the Lord" or "belonging to the Lord," C came into English via the Latin Cyriacus and was embraced in Scotland as a shortened form of Cyril or a standalone choice. Its most famous bearer is C. S. Lewis, the Scottish-born author of *The Narnia Chronicles*, whose full name was Clive Staples—showing how C often works as a bold initial rather than a full given name. There’s no direct place name, but the root shares ties with the word “church” in many languages. As a singular letter-name, C has enjoyed steady, low-key use in Scotland, often chosen by parents who love its minimalist, modern edge.