Baby Names That Start With C
2680 baby names beginning with the letter C — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with C, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Charlotte#2 in the U.S.Free woman; feminine form of Charles▶Camila#19 in the U.S.From the Latin Camilla, a name for a young attendant in religious ceremonies; popularized in th▶Chloe#23 in the U.S.Blooming; young green shoot; new growth in spring▶Clara#63 in the U.S.Bright; clear; famous — from Latin clarus (clear, bright, famous)▶Claire#68 in the U.S.Bright; clear; illustrious▶Caroline#96 in the U.S.Free woman; strong and free — feminine form of Carolus/Charles, from Old High German Karl (free▶Cecilia#108 in the U.S.Feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, derived from Latin caecus meaning 'blind'▶Catalina#111 in the U.S.Pure — Spanish form of Katherine/Catherine, from Greek Aikaterinē, associated with the Greek ka▶Cora#113 in the U.S.Maiden; girl — from Greek kore (maiden, girl, daughter)▶Charlie#133 in the U.S.Free woman; strong and free — nickname form of Charlotte or Charlotte, from Old High German Kar▶Callie#175 in the U.S.Beautiful, lovely — short form of Calliope or Callista, from Greek kallos (beauty)▶Celeste#188 in the U.S.Heavenly, of the sky▶Celine#207 in the U.S.Heavenly; of the sky or moon▶Cataleya#238 in the U.S.A tropical orchid; associated with beauty, love, and strength▶Camille#240 in the U.S.Attendant at religious ceremonies; helper of the priest▶Collins#241 in the U.S.Son of Colin; from Irish Ó Coileáin or Mac Coileáin: coileán (pup, youth)▶Catherine#314 in the U.S.From the Greek name Aikaterine, later associated with the Greek word 'katharos', meaning pure o▶Colette#316 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Nicolas, itself from the Greek Nikolaos, composed of 'nike' (vict▶Camilla#361 in the U.S.From the Latin Camilla, a title for a noble girl serving in religious ceremonies in ancient Rom▶Carmen#389 in the U.S.From Latin carmen meaning song or poem; also influenced by Spanish place name Carmel from Hebre▶Carolina#405 in the U.S.Latinate feminine form of Carolus (Charles), from Germanic Karl meaning free man; Carolina mean▶Charlee#417 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Charlie, itself from Charles, from Old High German Karl meaning fr▶Calliope#451 in the U.S.From Greek 'kallos' (beauty) and 'ops' (voice, face), meaning 'beautiful voice'; name of the Mu▶Carter#454 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Middle English 'carter,' meaning a person who transports good▶Clementine#456 in the U.S.French feminine form of Clement, from Latin 'clemens' meaning mild, gentle, or merciful; used a▶Camryn#477 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic 'cam' (crooked) and 'sron' (nose) or 'abhainn▶Cameron#487 in the U.S.From the Scottish Gaelic surname Camshron, composed of 'cam' (crooked, bent) and 'sron' (nose) ▶Charli#496 in the U.S.Feminine variant spelling of Charlie/Charles, from Old High German 'Karl' meaning man or free m▶Clover#517 in the U.S.From the Old English word clafre or clafer meaning the clover plant (genus Trifolium), used as ▶Cecelia#529 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cecilia, from the Latin family name Caecilius, derived from caecus meaning ▶Cassidy#541 in the U.S.From Irish Gaelic Ó Caiside, a surname meaning 'descendant of Caiside,' where Caiside may deriv▶Capri#547 in the U.S.From the Italian island Capri, whose name derives from Latin capreae meaning 'wild goats' (from▶Cali#574 in the U.S.Beautiful; most beautiful — a short form of Calista or Calliope from the Greek kalos/kallos mea▶Cleo#577 in the U.S.Short form of Cleopatra or Cleophanes, from Greek kleos meaning 'glory' or 'fame'▶Chaya#588 in the U.S.Hebrew feminine name from chayah meaning 'life' or 'to live,' the feminine form of Chai; direct▶Campbell#617 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic Caimbeul, composed of cam ('crooked,' 'bent') and beul ('mouth'), meaning ▶Cassandra#631 in the U.S.Possibly 'she who entangles men'; name of the Trojan prophetess cursed to speak true prophecies▶Coraline#683 in the U.S.A blend or elaboration combining Cora (from Greek kore meaning maiden or heart) with the -line ▶Chana#686 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Hannah, from Channah meaning grace, favor, or God has been gracious to me; used ▶Charley#760 in the U.S.Free person; the feminine use of Charley, a diminutive of Charles, from the Old High German Kar▶Christina#770 in the U.S.Follower of Christ or Christian woman; the Latin feminine form of Christianus, meaning anointed▶Celia#774 in the U.S.Heaven or sky; a feminine form derived from the Roman family name Caelius, from the Latin caelu▶Cielo#795 in the U.S.Sky or heaven; the Spanish word cielo meaning sky or heaven, from Latin caelum meaning sky or h▶Charleigh#811 in the U.S.Free person or free woman; a modern feminine spelling variant of Charlie or Charley, from Old H▶Cynthia#826 in the U.S.From Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos; a poetic epithet of the goddess Artemis (Diana), who▶Celina#829 in the U.S.Variant of Selena or Celine, ultimately from the Greek Selene, goddess of the moon, whose name ▶Chelsea#851 in the U.S.From the Old English place name Chelchith or Cealchythe, meaning 'chalk landing place' or 'chal▶Carly#873 in the U.S.Free woman; diminutive of Carla, feminine of Carl/Charles, from Germanic karl (free man)▶Colbie#881 in the U.S.Variant of Colby, from Old Norse Koli (a personal name, from kol meaning coal) and by meaning f▶Chandler#895 in the U.S.From Old French chandelier meaning a candle maker or candle seller, from chandelle (candle) and▶Cattleya#905 in the U.S.A genus of tropical orchids, named after English horticulturist William Cattley (1788–1835)▶Cheyenne#920 in the U.S.From Lakota Sioux shahiyena meaning people of a different language or foreign speakers; the nam▶Clare#924 in the U.S.From Latin Clara/Clarus meaning bright, clear, famous, or illustrious; Clare is the medieval En▶Cordelia#981 in the U.S.Possibly from Celtic or Latin roots meaning heart; also possibly from Welsh Creiddylad meaning ▶Corinne#999 in the U.S.French form of Corinna, from Greek Korinna, a diminutive of Kore meaning maiden or girl; also a▶Carla#1012 in the U.S.Free woman; Italian/Spanish feminine form of Carlo/Carlos, from Germanic karl (free man)▶Cadence#1035 in the U.S.Rhythm, flow, a falling sequence of notes or beats; from Latin cadentia (falling), from cadere ▶Casey#1053 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful, vigilant)▶Claudia#1090 in the U.S.Of the Claudian clan; from Latin Claudius, the Roman family name, possibly from claudus (lame)▶Chiara#1113 in the U.S.Bright, clear, famous; Italian form of Clara, from Latin clarus (clear, bright, famous)▶Carmela#1155 in the U.S.Garden or vineyard; from Hebrew Karmel (garden, vineyard of God) via Spanish Carmen and Italian▶Clarissa#1159 in the U.S.Bright, clear, famous; Latinate form of Clara or Clarice, from Latin clarus (clear, bright, fam▶Carolyn#1163 in the U.S.Free woman; English form of Caroline, feminine of Carolus (Charles), from Germanic karl (free m▶Carsyn#1169 in the U.S.Son of Carr; a Y-spelling variant of Carson, from Scottish Gaelic carr (rocky area, marsh) + th▶Crystal#1176 in the U.S.Ice; clear gemstone; from Greek krystallos (crystal, clear ice), from kryos (icy cold)▶Christine#1197 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; from Latin Christianus (Christian), from Greek Christos (the anointed one, ▶Chanel#1221 in the U.S.Channel; pipe; from Old French chanel (canal, pipe, groove) — the surname of fashion designer C▶Cassie#1273 in the U.S.Shining upon man; she who entangles men▶Cara#1294 in the U.S.Dear, beloved, friend▶Carson#1322 in the U.S.Son of Carr; marsh dweller, or son of the one from the rocky land▶Carmella#1345 in the U.S.Garden, orchard, vineyard; from Mount Carmel▶Ciara#1361 in the U.S.Dark-haired, dark beauty▶Cattaleya#1380 in the U.S.The cattleya orchid, queen of orchids▶Cristina#1381 in the U.S.Follower of Christ, Christian▶Chava#1415 in the U.S.Life, living one▶Calista#1457 in the U.S.Most beautiful, of the greatest beauty▶Carina#1479 in the U.S.from the Italian word 'cara' and Latin 'carus' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'▶Cherish#1480 in the U.S.An English vocabulary name from the verb 'cherish', meaning 'to treasure' or 'to hold dear', ul▶Cooper#1501 in the U.S.Barrel maker▶Calla#1514 in the U.S.Beauty; also a flower name (calla lily)▶Camellia#1539 in the U.S.from the camellia flower, which was named after the Moravian Jesuit botanist Georg Joseph Kamel▶Camden#1577 in the U.S.From an English place name and surname combining Old English 'camp' (enclosure) and 'denu' (val▶Citlali#1586 in the U.S."star," from Classical Nahuatl citlalli▶Cecily#1595 in the U.S.English form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, from Latin 'caecus' (blind).▶Constance#1645 in the U.S.Constancy, steadfastness (from Latin Constantia)▶
Boy Names
Cooper#27 in the U.S.Barrel maker; one who makes or repairs casks and barrels▶Carter#45 in the U.S.One who drives a cart; transporter of goods; from Middle English cartare (cart driver)▶Charles#48 in the U.S.Free man; from Germanic Karl (man, free man)▶Caleb#58 in the U.S.Faithful, wholehearted; possibly related to Hebrew kelev (dog, symbolizing loyalty)▶Christopher#68 in the U.S.Bearer of Christ; from Greek Christophoros (Christos: Christ + pherein: to bear)▶Cameron#76 in the U.S.Crooked nose; from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sron: nose)▶Christian#96 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; a Christian person — from Latin Christianus, Greek Christianos▶Colton#103 in the U.S.Coal settlement; from Old English col (charcoal, coal) + tun (settlement, town)▶Callum#118 in the U.S.Dove; Scottish Gaelic form of Columba (Latin: dove)▶Carson#124 in the U.S.Son of Carr; son of the marsh dweller — from Scottish surname Carson, from Old Norse kjarr (mar▶Calvin#132 in the U.S.Bald, hairless — from the French surname Cauvin/Calvin, derived from Latin calvus (bald)▶Charlie#145 in the U.S.Free man, strong man — diminutive of Charles, from Old High German karl (man, free man)▶Carlos#150 in the U.S.Free man; strong man — Spanish form of Charles, from Old High German karl (man, free man)▶Colter#157 in the U.S.Colt herder; one who tends young horses▶Connor#166 in the U.S.Lover of hounds; alternatively 'strong-willed' or 'wolf-lover'▶Cole#182 in the U.S.Swarthy, coal-black — from Old English col (charcoal), used as a byname for someone with dark f▶Callan#190 in the U.S.Descendant of Cathalán; battle-mighty▶Chase#192 in the U.S.Hunter, huntsman — from Old French chacier (to chase, to hunt), entering English as an occupati▶Caden#201 in the U.S.Possibly from Irish cadhan ('wild goose') or Welsh cad ('battle'); origin and meaning are debat▶Camden#205 in the U.S.Winding valley or enclosed valley — from Old English/Gaelic place-name elements meaning a windi▶Cohen#225 in the U.S.Priest; from Hebrew kohen (priest), the word for a Jewish priest descended from Aaron▶Callahan#227 in the U.S.Lover of churches; descendant of Ceallachán▶Cade#248 in the U.S.Round, stout; barrel-shaped▶Crew#256 in the U.S.A group working together; a team or company▶Cyrus#268 in the U.S.Sun; far-sighted; possibly throne or young▶Colt#285 in the U.S.A young male horse; a spirited, energetic young man▶Cash#287 in the U.S.Hollow place; chest; maker of boxes or chests▶Clayton#300 in the U.S.Clay settlement; a place built on clay soil▶Colson#311 in the U.S.Son of Cole; Cole being a medieval short form of Nicholas (victory of the people)▶Cody#318 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname O Cuidighthigh, from 'cuidightheach' meaning helpful or aidi▶Casey#320 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish Cathasach, meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful in battle', from 'cath' (▶Cruz#331 in the U.S.From the Spanish and Portuguese word 'cruz', meaning cross, derived from Latin 'crux'. In the C▶Cairo#341 in the U.S.From the Arabic Al-Qahira, meaning 'the victorious' or 'the conqueror', a name associated with ▶Colin#343 in the U.S.In Scottish Gaelic, Colin is a diminutive of Cailean (young dog, youth, or pup). In English usa▶Cristian#362 in the U.S.Spanish, Italian, and Romanian form of Christian, from the Latin Christianus, meaning 'a Christ▶Clark#377 in the U.S.Occupational name from Old English clerc, meaning a scribe, scholar, or clergyman, itself from ▶Cesar#385 in the U.S.Spanish form of Caesar, from Latin caesaries meaning thick head of hair; later used as an imper▶Cayden#414 in the U.S.Spelling variant of Caden or Kaden; possibly from Arabic qadin meaning battle companion or frie▶Conrad#417 in the U.S.From Old High German Konrad, combining kuoni meaning bold, brave or experienced and rat meaning▶Chance#442 in the U.S.From Middle English and Old French 'cheance,' meaning fortune, luck, or an opportunity; derived▶Cassian#479 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Cassius, derived from Latin 'cassus' meaning hollow, empty, or vain;▶Caspian#491 in the U.S.From the Latin Caspius/Greek Kaspios, referring to the Caspian Sea region; possibly from the an▶Collin#493 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colin; from Scottish Gaelic 'Cailean' meaning young warrior or pup; also us▶Cillian#507 in the U.S.From Old Irish Cellach or Cillín, derived from cill meaning 'church' with a diminutive suffix, ▶Corbin#512 in the U.S.From Old French corbin or corbeau meaning 'raven' or 'crow,' derived from Latin corvus (raven);▶Callen#516 in the U.S.Variant of Calan or Cailan, from Scottish/Irish Gaelic cath (battle) + lann (land, enclosure) o▶Chozen#523 in the U.S.Modern American creative spelling of the English word 'chosen,' meaning 'one who has been selec▶Cal#543 in the U.S.Short form of Calvin (from Latin Calvinus, meaning 'bald,' from calvus) or Caleb (from Hebrew K▶Chosen#555 in the U.S.From the English past participle of 'choose,' used as a vocabulary name expressing divine elect▶Colsen#566 in the U.S.Son of Col or Cole; a modern English surname-style name blending Cole with the Scandinavian suf▶Clay#573 in the U.S.Clay; an English surname derived from Old English claeg, denoting someone who lived near or wor▶Cassius#583 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Cassius, possibly derived from Latin cassus meaning 'hollow,' 'empty▶Camilo#585 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Camillus, from the Latin camillus referring to a freeborn youth who▶Caiden#602 in the U.S.Variant of Caden, itself a variant of Kaden or Aidan, from Irish Gaelic Aodhán, a diminutive of▶Colby#615 in the U.S.From an Old Norse-English place-name and surname, composed of Old Norse Koli (a personal name m▶Chris#646 in the U.S.Short form of Christopher or Christian, from Greek Christophoros meaning Christ-bearer, or from▶Creed#663 in the U.S.From the English word creed, from Latin credo meaning I believe; a statement of faith or core p▶Chaim#666 in the U.S.From Hebrew chayyim meaning life or lives; a plural form evoking the fullness of life; used in ▶Carmelo#712 in the U.S.From Mount Carmel in Israel (Hebrew Karmel, כַּרְמֶל), meaning 'garden' or 'orchard'; the Carme▶Cannon#722 in the U.S.From the Old French canon meaning 'large tube' (related to the weapon), from Italian cannone, f▶Case#733 in the U.S.Short form of Casey, from the Irish Gaelic Cathasaigh, meaning 'alert' or 'watchful'; also rela▶Clyde#743 in the U.S.From the River Clyde in Scotland, from the Brythonic/Old Welsh Clouta or Clota, possibly meanin▶Chandler#753 in the U.S.Candle maker or seller; from Old French chandelier (candle merchant), from chandelle (candle)▶Campbell#764 in the U.S.Crooked mouth; wry-mouthed; from Scottish Gaelic caimbeul (cam: crooked + beul: mouth)▶Corey#778 in the U.S.From the hollow; anglicization of the Irish Gaelic surname Corra or Corraidhin, possibly meanin▶Crue#797 in the U.S.Crew or a company of people; a modern American phonetic spelling of the word crew, from Old Fre▶Calum#799 in the U.S.Dove; the Scottish Gaelic form of Columba, from Latin columba meaning dove, associated with Sai▶Castiel#816 in the U.S.My cover is God; shield of God; from Hebrew kasah (to cover, protect) + El (God); a name popula▶Cayson#835 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Cason or Jason combined with Casey, where Casey derives from the Iri▶Casen#842 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cason or a form of Casey, from the Irish Gaelic Cathasach meaning 'watchful▶Coleson#844 in the U.S.A modern variant of Colson, meaning 'son of Cole', where Cole derives from the Old English col ▶Conor#845 in the U.S.Irish Gaelic Conchobhar, from con (hound, wolf) and cobhar (desiring, loving), traditionally in▶Cason#846 in the U.S.American surname-turned-given-name, most plausibly derived from Casey (Irish Gaelic Cathasach, ▶Conner#864 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Connor, from the Irish Gaelic Conchobhar, composed of con (hound, wolf) and▶Carlo#869 in the U.S.Italian form of Charles, from the Old High German Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong man'; the▶Coast#875 in the U.S.From Old French coste and Latin costa meaning rib, side, or edge; used as a given name evoking ▶Casper#924 in the U.S.From Persian Gaspar or Gushnasaph, meaning treasurer or keeper of the treasury; one of the trad▶Caius#927 in the U.S.From Latin Gaius (spelling variant Caius), one of the most common Roman praenomina; possible co▶Cedric#944 in the U.S.Possibly invented by Sir Walter Scott for Ivanhoe (1819), inspired by the Celtic Cerdic (possib▶Colten#966 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colton, from Old English col meaning coal or charcoal and tun meaning settl▶Cain#974 in the U.S.Spear; or acquisition; from Hebrew Qayin, possibly from qanah (to acquire, to get)▶Curtis#985 in the U.S.From Old French curteis meaning courteous, polite, or well-bred, derived from curt meaning cour▶Cashton#1028 in the U.S.Cash's town; modern compound of Cash (possibly from Latin cassa: box, or from the word cash) an▶Carl#1033 in the U.S.Free man; strong; from Germanic karl (free man, man, fellow) — the same root as Charles, Carlos▶Canaan#1087 in the U.S.Lowland; the land of Canaan; from Hebrew Kena'an, possibly from kana (to be low, humble, to be ▶Cory#1093 in the U.S.Hollow; god's peace; from Irish Gaelic coire (hollow, cauldron) or Old Norse kori (hollow); als▶Carmine#1097 in the U.S.Crimson; from Latin carminium (crimson red dye, from Arabic qirmiz + Latin minium); also the It▶Coen#1119 in the U.S.Bold advisor; a Dutch short form of Koenraad (Conrad), from Germanic kuoni (brave, bold) + rad ▶Cristiano#1125 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; Portuguese and Italian form of Christian, from Latin Christianus, from Gree▶Cullen#1129 in the U.S.Holly; descendant of Cuilinn; from Irish Gaelic Cuilinn (holly tree) with Ó (descendant of) pre▶Cedar#1197 in the U.S.The cedar tree; from Greek kedros (cedar, juniper), through Latin cedrus and Old French cedre▶Crosby#1198 in the U.S.Cross farm; farm at the crossroads; from Old Norse kross (cross) + byr (farm, settlement)▶Cartier#1203 in the U.S.Maker of carts; from French cartier (cart maker), a surname that became one of the world's most▶Cove#1207 in the U.S.Small bay; sheltered inlet; from Old English cofa (room, chamber, bay) — a small sheltered inde▶Cristopher#1226 in the U.S.Bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier▶Cayde#1235 in the U.S.Round, barrel; short and stout▶Cormac#1254 in the U.S.Son of the chariot; charioteer▶Coleman#1279 in the U.S.Dove keeper; follower of Saint Columba▶Clifford#1340 in the U.S.Ford by the cliff; cliff crossing▶Caysen#1367 in the U.S.Son of the watchful one; Casey variant▶Cru#1408 in the U.S.Crew, close group; cross▶Cypress#1416 in the U.S.Cypress tree, the tall evergreen tree▶Cam#1422 in the U.S.Beloved; crooked nose; warrior▶Canyon#1433 in the U.S.A canyon; deep gorge carved by water▶Carver#1478 in the U.S.From an English occupational surname for a carver or sculptor of wood or stone, now used as a g▶Cecil#1479 in the U.S.Blind (from Roman family name Caecilius)▶Cristobal#1480 in the U.S.Spanish form of Christopher, from Greek 'Christophoros' (bearing Christ).▶Coy#1507 in the U.S.From the English adjective 'coy' ('shy, quiet'), from Old French 'coi' from Latin 'quietus' ('a▶Cian#1525 in the U.S.From the Old Irish Cían, meaning 'ancient', 'enduring', or 'long-lasting'. In Irish mythology, ▶Conway#1526 in the U.S.From the River Conwy; or Gaelic 'yellow hound'▶Chozyn#1544 in the U.S.a modern American coinage, a creative respelling of the English word 'chosen'▶Clarence#1558 in the U.S.From the medieval English dukedom of Clarence (named for the town of Clare in Suffolk), ultimat▶Coby#1590 in the U.S.Diminutive of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter' / 'holder of the heel'.▶Constantine#1608 in the U.S.From the Latin name Constantinus, a derivative of constans "constant, steadfast"; borne by the ▶Chester#1650 in the U.S.Camp, fortress (from Latin castra)▶