40 Cancer baby names

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Cancer baby names

Cancer is a zodiac sign representing those born between June 21 and July 22. The constellation Cancer is also associated with the crab, a symbol of tenacity. Cancer babies are often given names that reflect these qualities. If you are looking for a name for your Cancer baby that encapsulates the qualities of this sign, consider one of these popular options.

Cancer Boy Names

Cancer is a water sign, and these baby names have a cool, emotional feel to them. If you are looking for a name for your little one inspired by the stars, look no further than this list of Cancer baby boy names.

1. Aatiq Caring Arabic boy name meaning 'caring' as Cancers are known to be natural nurturers. Muslim
2. Akram Most generous, Most gracious, Precious, Excellent Kindness is one of the biggest qualities of a Cancerian. Arabic boy name meaning 'kind.' Muslim
3. Amato Loving Amato is an Italian origin name that means 'loving.' Cancers are generally perceived to be very loving and nurturing.
4. Curtis Gracious, Kind-hearted French name meaning 'kind-hearted.' Christian,Jewish
5. Dar Pearl, Mother of pearl, Deerlike Hebrew name meaning 'pearl.' Pearl is one of the gemstones of Cancer. Jewish
6. David Beloved Hebrew boy name meaning 'beloved.' This boy's name was ranked 30 in 2021. Christian
7. Dyson Sea-loving English boy name meaning 'sea-loving' for your water sign baby. Christian,Jewish
8. Ervin Sea-loving An English name meaning 'sea-loving.' Christian,Jewish
9. Gifford Worthy gift, Generous-hearted English origin name meaning 'generous-hearted.' Christian,Jewish
10. Hanoch Loyal Loyalty is one of the most significant characteristics of Cancers. The Hebrew name Hanoch which means 'loyal,' captures the essence of your little Cancerian. Jewish
11. Kai Attractive, Of the sea, The keeper of the keys, Of the earth Hawaiian name meaning 'sea' since Cancer is a water sign. Christian
12. Kareem Generous, Noble, Exalted, Kind Kareem is an Arabic boy name meaning 'generous.' Muslim
13. Kasper Treasurer, Reliable German boy name meaning 'reliable.' Christian
14. Naeem Happy, Benevolent Naeem is a boy name of Arabic origin, meaning 'kind.' Muslim
15. Nehemiah Compassionate In Hebrew Nehemiah means 'compassionate.' Christian,Jewish
16. Ordell The start Since Cancer is a cardinal sign and cardinal signs are often associated with the beginning of a new season, the Latin name Ordell which means 'beginning,' will be a fine choice for your little Cancer boy. Jewish
17. Qamar Moon, Dreamy Moon is the ruling planet of Cancer. Qamar is an Arabic name meaning 'moon.' Christian,Muslim
18. Rahman Full of compassion, Merciful Rahman is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning 'full of compassion.' This is a perfect Cancer-inspired name as Cancerians are known to be one of the most compassionate signs of the zodiac. Muslim
19. Robin Taken by the wind, Bird, Gregarious Robin is a variant of the English name Robert meaning 'bright fame.' Hollywood actor Robin Williams is a Cancerian. Christian
20. Tobey God is good This is the variant of the Hebrew name meaning 'God is good.' The Spiderman actor Tobey Maguire is a Cancerian.

Cancer Girl Names

If you're expecting a little one with the sign Cancer, you may wonder what the best name for your baby girl might be. Here are some excellent Cancer baby girl names to get you started.

1. Cancer Precious Pearl Greek name meaning 'precious pearl.' This name is inspired by one of the gemstones of Cancer, the pearl.
2. Celina Loving Cancerians are well known for their loving and caring nature. This Greek name meaning 'loving' will be perfect for your little cancer. Christian
3. Cynthia Moon goddess, The high source of water Greek origin name meaning 'moon goddess' since Cancer is ruled by the moon. Christian,Jewish
4. Dara Compassionate, Good, Nice Dara is a Hebrew origin name meaning 'compassionate' and is perfect for the kind-hearted Cancerian. Christian,Muslim
5. Joana Kind Cancerians are known for their kindness. Joana is a Hebrew origin name meaning 'kind.' Christian,Jewish
6. Jorgina Nurturing Spanish origin name meaning 'nurturing' since Cancerians are natural nurturers. Christian
7. June Name of a month, Born in June, Ever youthful, Moon Since the zodiac sign cancer begins on June 22 this Latin origin name meaning 'born in June' will be perfect if your baby girl is a June Cancerian. Christian,Jewish
8. Karin Kind-hearted This Scandinavian girl's name meaning kind-hearted would make an excellent choice for your baby girl. Christian,Jewish
9. Kristen Christ's follower, Bright-eyed This Greek name means 'christ's follower.' The Hollywood actress Kristen Bell is a famous Cancerian. Christian
10. Lara Lovely, The One Who Is a Laurel Tree Lara is a Russian-origin name meaning 'lovely.' Christian,Jewish
11. Luna Moon, Moonstruck This Spanish name meaning 'moon' will be an great moniker for your baby girl born under this sign as the ruling planet of Cancer is the moon. Luna was ranked 11 in the top baby girl names in the US in 2021. Christian,Jewish
12. Meryl Of the shining sea, Resembling a blackbird English name meaning 'bright as the sea.' The Academy Award-winning actress Meryl Streep is a famous Cancer.
13. Olena Light, Generous Russian girl name meaning 'generous.' Christian
14. Phila Loving Greek origin name meaning 'loving' is perfect for the warm-hearted Cancer. Christian,Jewish
15. Ria Water loving, River Ria is a Spanish name meaning 'water loving.' A fine choice for a baby born under the water sign. Jewish
16. Ruby Precious jewel Ruby is one of the birthstones of Cancer. This name of French origin means 'precious jewel.' Ruby is a popular girl name and was ranked 62 in 2021. Christian,Jewish
17. Selene Goddess of the moon Selene is the Greek goddess of the moon. Christian
18. Sibyl Intuitive, The Prophetess Greek name meaning 'intuitive.' It is believed that those who fall under the zodiac Cancer are more in tune with their intuition. Jewish
19. Terese Nurturing Another name meaning 'nurturing.' This name is of Greek origin. Christian,Jewish
20. Umiko Sea Umiko is a Japanese name meaning 'sea.' Since Cancer is represented by the crab, and its element is water, it's not surprising that this zodiac is closely associated with the sea.

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