Cai Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cai Name at a Glance

Name	Cai
Meaning	Diminutive of Caius: A variant of Gaius; which is a more common form of the name in Britain. Famous bearer: Cambridge's Caius College is named after its founder, John Caius.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cai Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cai means “Diminutive of Caius: A variant of Gaius; which is a more common form of the name in Britain. Famous bearer: Cambridge's Caius College is named after its founder, John Caius”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cai Name Origin

Our database records Cai under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cai a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cai is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cai

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