Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (37 page)

[Cast] all your care upon Him, for He
cares for you.

CLAUDIUS, Claude, Claudell,
Claudio

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Lame

Spiritual Connotation:
Strong in Victory

Scripture:
Isaiah 40:29
NKJV

He gives power to the weak, and to those
who have no might He increases strength.

CLAUS, see
Klaus

CLAY, Clae

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Malleable Earth

Spiritual Connotation:
Adaptable

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 4:7
NKJV

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels,
that the excellence of the power may
be of God and not of us.

CLAYBORNE, Claeborne

Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Clay Brook

Spiritual Connotation:
Molded by God

Scripture:
Jeremiah 18:6
NKJV

Look, as the clay is in the potter’s hand,
so are you in My hand, O house of
Israel!

CLAYTON, Clayten

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Clay Estate

Spiritual Connotation:
Molded by God

Scripture:
Isaiah 64:8
NKJV

But now, O
L
ORD
, You are our Father;
we are the clay, and You our potter; and
all we are the work of Your hand.

CLEMENT, Clem, Clemens, Clément,
Clemente, Klem, Klemens,
Klement

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Mild, Merciful

Spiritual Connotation:
Benevolent

Scripture:
Leviticus 19:34
NKJV

You shall love [the stranger who lives
among you] as yourself; for you were
strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the
L
ORD
your God.

CLEMENTINE, Clementia,
Clementina, Clemette

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Merciful

Spiritual Connotation:
Charitable

Scripture:
John 13:34
NKJV

A new commandment I give to you, that
you love one another.

CLEO, Clio

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
One of Eminence

Spiritual Connotation:
Understanding Spirit

Scripture:
Psalm 36:9
NKJV

For with You is the fountain of life; In
Your light we see light.

CLEON, Kleon

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Famous

Spiritual Connotation:
Bold

Scripture:
Philippians 1:20
NRSV

I will not be put to shame in any way,
but that by my speaking with all boldness,
Christ will be exalted now as always in
my body, whether by life or by death.

CLEOPATRA, Cliopatra

Language/Cultural Origin:
Greek

Inherent Meaning:
Fame of Her Father

Spiritual Connotation:
Cherished

Scripture:
Zephaniah 3:17
RSV

The
L
ORD
, your God, is in your midst, a
warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice
over you with gladness.

CLIFFORD, Cliff, Cliford, Clyff

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the River’s
Heights

Spiritual Connotation:
Vigilant

Scripture:
Psalm 18:32
NKJV

It is God who arms me with strength,
and makes my way perfect.

CLIFTON, Cliffton, Clift

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Cliff Estate

Spiritual Connotation:
Prosperous

Scripture:
Psalm 91:11
NKJV

For He shall give His angels charge over
you, to keep you in all your ways.

CLINTON, Clint, Clinten

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
From the Hill Town

Spiritual Connotation:
Honorable

Scripture:
Malachi 3:10
NKJV

I will . . . open for you the windows of
heaven and pour out for you such blessing
that there will not be room enough to
receive it.

CLIVE, Cleve, Clyve

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
From Upon the Cliff

Spiritual Connotation:
Enduring

Scripture:
Jeremiah 33:11
NKJV

Praise the
L
ORD
of hosts, for the
L
ORD
is
good, for His mercy endures forever.

CLUNY, Clooney

Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish

Inherent Meaning:
Meadow

Spiritual Connotation:
Restful

Scripture:
John 10:9
NRSV

I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will
be saved, and will come in and go out
and find pasture.

CLYDE, Clide

Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh

Inherent Meaning:
Loving

Spiritual Connotation:
Rewarded

Scripture:
Luke 12:32
NKJV

Do not fear, little flock, for it is your
Father’s good pleasure to give you the
kingdom.

COBY, Cobe, Cobey, Cobi, Cobie,
Kobe, Kobee, Kobi, Kobie, Koby

Language/Cultural Origin:
American

Inherent Meaning:
Successor

Spiritual Connotation:
Wise

Scripture:
Hebrews 6:12
NLT

You will follow the example of those
who are going to inherit God’s promises
because of their faith and patience.

COCO, Cocco, Coccoa (see also
Koko
)

Language/Cultural Origin:
Spanish

Inherent Meaning:
Coconut

Spiritual Connotation:
Sacrifice

Scripture:
Ephesians 5:2
NKJV

And walk in love, as Christ also has
loved us and given Himself for us, an
offering and a sacrifice to God for a
sweet-smelling aroma.

CODY, Codee, Codey, Codi, Codie,
Kodee, Kodey, Kodi, Kodie, Kody

Language/Cultural Origin:
English