Columbus

From the famous navigator to the US city, the masculine name Columbus is certainly recognizable. Interestingly, Christopher Columbus went by the Italian title Cristoforo Colombo, though Colombo was Latinized to Columbus over time. As a variant of the Late Latin moniker Columba, Columbus means “dove,” making it a fitting choice for a little one who enjoys taking flight on new adventures. While Christopher Columbus may not be someone little Columbus wishes to aspire to, their name will remind them that the world is theirs to explore and discover.