American Famous Boy Names with Letter C

Was an American geologist and mountaineer. First director of the United States Geological Survey, fr

Was an American geologist and mountaineer. First director of the United States Geological Survey, from 1879 to 1881, King was noted for his exploration of the Sierra Nevada. He was born in Newport, Rhode Island.In 1862, King graduated from the Sheffield Scientific School of Yale College with a Ph.B. in chemistry. While at Yale, he studied with James Dwight Dana. After graduation King traveled on horseback to California with his good friend and classmate, James Terry Gardiner. In California he joined the California Geological Survey without pay where he worked with William H. Brewer, Josiah D. Whitney and Richard D. Cotter. In October 1872, he uncovered a diamond and gemstone hoax perpetrated by Philip Arnold. In 1864, King and Richard Cotter reported the first ascent of Mount Tyndall, at the time labeling it mistakenly as the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada.

Was a U.S. Racing Hall of Fame jockey who won four American Classic Races.In early 1920, Kummer rode

Was a U.S. Racing Hall of Fame jockey who won four American Classic Races.In early 1920, Kummer rode the 1919 Triple Crown Champion Sir Barton to a new Saratoga track record in winning the Saratoga Handicap. In May 1920 he was given the opportunity to rid

Also known as Leo Fender, was an American inventor who founded Fender Electric Instrument Manufactur

Also known as Leo Fender, was an American inventor who founded Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company, now known as Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, and later founded MusicMan and G&L Musical Products (G&L Guitars). His guitar, bass, and amplifier designs from the 1950s continue to dominate popular music more than half a century later. Marshall and many other amplifier companies have used Fender instruments as the foundation of their products. Fender and inventor Les Paul are often cited as the two most influential figures in the development of electric instruments in the 20th century.

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'6" (1.98 cm) 218 lb (99 kg) small f

Is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'6" (1.98 cm) 218 lb (99 kg) small forward and played collegiately at Lamar University.Kea was selected with the 9th pick of the eighth round in the 1980 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. After signing two 10-day contracts with the Mavericks in 1981[1], he was signed for the remainder of the 1980-81 season, during which he played 16 games, averaging 7.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. The next season (1981-82) he played 35 games but his averages dipped to 2.3 points and 1.7 rebounds per game.

Was an American athlete and actor, who starred in a number of popular serials in the 1930s and 1940s

Was an American athlete and actor, who starred in a number of popular serials in the 1930s and 1940s. Raised in Hawaii, he graduated from the Punahou School in Honolulu. He excelled as a swimmer and participated in two Olympic Games: 1928, where he won th

Ashby was born in Atlantic Beach, Florida, the son of Eleanor, a civic organizer, and Garnett Ashby,

Ashby was born in Atlantic Beach, Florida, the son of Eleanor, a civic organizer, and Garnett Ashby, a pharmaceuticals manufacturer.[1] Ashby graduated from The Bolles School, a private school located in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended Fort Lewis Colle

Is a Minnesota politician and a former member of the Minnesota Senate. A Democrat, he was first elec

Is a Minnesota politician and a former member of the Minnesota Senate. A Democrat, he was first elected in 1970, and was re-elected in 1972, 1976, 1980, 1982 and 1986. The Legislature was officially non-partisan until the 1976 elections, and he was a memb

Was an American tennis player active near the end of the 19th century. Born in Germantown, Pennsylva

Was an American tennis player active near the end of the 19th century. Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, he was part of a distinguished family from Philadelphia. In 1881, he became the first secretary of the recently-formed U.S. Lawn Tennis Association. T

Was an American tennis player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Was an American tennis player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.

Is a former Bermudian and Scottish cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman and left-arm medium pace

Is a former Bermudian and Scottish cricketer. He was a left-handed batsman and left-arm medium pace bowler. He is reputed to be the greatest bowler that Bermuda has produced. He started his career in his native Bermuda, playing one first-class match against New Zealand in 1972, taking five wickets in New Zealand's only innings. He also represented Bermuda in the 1979 ICC Trophy. He later settled in Scotland and would go on to play for the Scottish cricket team on twelve occasions, including nine List A matches, between 1988 and 1990, making his debut against Derbyshire. He is now a Development Officer for Cricket Scotland, and was inducted into Bermuda's sporting hall of fame in 2004.

Known to his friends as "Pete", was an American geneticist. Born in Dexter, Missouri, he attended co

Known to his friends as "Pete", was an American geneticist. Born in Dexter, Missouri, he attended college at University of Texas receiving a BA in 1925. He continued his studies at University of Texas completing a PhD in the laboratory of Hermann Joseph Muller in 1931. From 1932 to 1946 he was a member of the faculty of University of Minnesota where future nobelist Edward B. Lewis worked in his lab as an undergraduate. From 1946 to his retirement in 1971, he was a faculty member at University of Texas, where he studied human genetics and pseudoallelism.

Is a former boxer. He has won a world title in the Super Bantamweight weight division. Known as "Bon

Is a former boxer. He has won a world title in the Super Bantamweight weight division. Known as "Bones", Adams turned pro in 1990 and in 2000 defeated Nestor Garza for the WBA super bantamweight title by unanimous decision. In his first defense he beat A

(born on December 8, 1957) is an American professional golfer

(born on December 8, 1957) is an American professional golfer

Was a bodybuilder from the United States. In 1945, Ross won the AAU Mr. America contest in Los Angel

Was a bodybuilder from the United States. In 1945, Ross won the AAU Mr. America contest in Los Angeles. After this success, he started to appear on the covers of popular physique magazines such as Your Physique, Iron Man, Muscle Power, and Health and Stre

Was an American canoer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he finished fifth together

Was an American canoer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he finished fifth together with his partner Robert Graf in the C-2 1000 metre event.

Was a professional ice hockey player who played seven games in the National Hockey League. He played

Was a professional ice hockey player who played seven games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Boston Bruins.

Is an American professional basketball player, who played for numerous teams. He played the power fo

Is an American professional basketball player, who played for numerous teams. He played the power forward and center positions. He was generally regarded as a good low-post offensive player, but as a poor defender and rebounder (and as a foul-prone player as well).

Is an American jurist and has been an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States si

Is an American jurist and has been an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since 1991. He is the second African American to serve on the nation's highest court, after Justice Thurgood Marshall. Appointed by Republican President George H. W. Bush, Thomas's career in the Supreme Court has seen him take a conservative approach to cases while adhering to the postulates of origin

(July 11, 1893 – April 11, 1973) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston

(July 11, 1893 – April 11, 1973) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox and Brooklyn Robins

Was a coal mining "baron" from West Virginia. Watson organized several coal companies that became th

Was a coal mining "baron" from West Virginia. Watson organized several coal companies that became the Consolidation Coal and Mining Companies in West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. Watson was president of the company until 1911, then beca

Is a professional basketball player in the NBA.At six-foot-seven-inches and 250 pounds (201 cm, 113

Is a professional basketball player in the NBA.At six-foot-seven-inches and 250 pounds (201 cm, 113 kg), he was nicknamed "Baby Barkley" early during his career due to a similar aggressive playing style attributed to fellow short-statured NBA superstar power forward and former 76er, Charles Barkley.

Was a professional athlete and champion Greco-Roman wrestler of the 1880s. As the main rival to Will

Was a professional athlete and champion Greco-Roman wrestler of the 1880s. As the main rival to William Muldoon in wrestling of the early 80s, he was best remembered for his unusual strength, indifference to pain and tragic death. He wrestled three famous

Is the senior U.S. Senator from Florida. Nelson is a member of the Democratic Party. Nelson became t

Is the senior U.S. Senator from Florida. Nelson is a member of the Democratic Party. Nelson became the second sitting member of the United States Congress to fly in space when he flew aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia as a Payload Specialist during NASA m

Was a poet, sculptor, painter and author of fantasy, horror and science fiction short stories. It is

Was a poet, sculptor, painter and author of fantasy, horror and science fiction short stories. It is for these stories, and his literary friendship with H. P. Lovecraft from 1922 until Lovecraft's death in 1937, that he is mainly remembered today. With Lo

(November 20, 1869 - October 27, 1955), nicknamed "the Old Fox", was a Major League Baseball pitcher

(November 20, 1869 - October 27, 1955), nicknamed "the Old Fox", was a Major League Baseball pitcher (1891 - 1914), manager (1901 - 1920) and team owner (1920 - 1955).