Baby Names That Start With C
Popular 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 CharlesCamila#19 in the U.S.From the Latin Camilla, a name for a young attendant in religious ceremonies; popularized in thChloe#23 in the U.S.Blooming; young green shoot; new growth in springClara#63 in the U.S.Bright; clear; famous — from Latin clarus (clear, bright, famous)Claire#68 in the U.S.Bright; clear; illustriousCaroline#96 in the U.S.Free woman; strong and free — feminine form of Carolus/Charles, from Old High German Karl (freeCecilia#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 kaCora#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 KarCallie#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 skyCeline#207 in the U.S.Heavenly; of the sky or moonCataleya#238 in the U.S.A tropical orchid; associated with beauty, love, and strengthCamille#240 in the U.S.Attendant at religious ceremonies; helper of the priestCollins#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 oColette#316 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Nicolas, itself from the Greek Nikolaos, composed of 'nike' (victCamilla#361 in the U.S.From the Latin Camilla, a title for a noble girl serving in religious ceremonies in ancient RomCarmen#389 in the U.S.From Latin carmen meaning song or poem; also influenced by Spanish place name Carmel from HebreCarolina#405 in the U.S.Latinate feminine form of Carolus (Charles), from Germanic Karl meaning free man; Carolina meanCharlee#417 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Charlie, itself from Charles, from Old High German Karl meaning frCalliope#451 in the U.S.From Greek 'kallos' (beauty) and 'ops' (voice, face), meaning 'beautiful voice'; name of the MuCarter#454 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Middle English 'carter,' meaning a person who transports goodClementine#456 in the U.S.French feminine form of Clement, from Latin 'clemens' meaning mild, gentle, or merciful; used aCamryn#477 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic 'cam' (crooked) and 'sron' (nose) or 'abhainnCameron#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 mClover#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 derivCapri#547 in the U.S.From the Italian island Capri, whose name derives from Latin capreae meaning 'wild goats' (fromCali#574 in the U.S.Beautiful; most beautiful — a short form of Calista or Calliope from the Greek kalos/kallos meaCleo#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; directCampbell#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 propheciesCoraline#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 KarChristina#770 in the U.S.Follower of Christ or Christian woman; the Latin feminine form of Christianus, meaning anointedCelia#774 in the U.S.Heaven or sky; a feminine form derived from the Roman family name Caelius, from the Latin caeluCielo#795 in the U.S.Sky or heaven; the Spanish word cielo meaning sky or heaven, from Latin caelum meaning sky or hCharleigh#811 in the U.S.Free person or free woman; a modern feminine spelling variant of Charlie or Charley, from Old HCynthia#826 in the U.S.From Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos; a poetic epithet of the goddess Artemis (Diana), whoCelina#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 'chalCarly#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 fChandler#895 in the U.S.From Old French chandelier meaning a candle maker or candle seller, from chandelle (candle) andCattleya#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 namClare#924 in the U.S.From Latin Clara/Clarus meaning bright, clear, famous, or illustrious; Clare is the medieval EnCordelia#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 aCarla#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)
Boy Names
Cooper#27 in the U.S.Barrel maker; one who makes or repairs casks and barrelsCarter#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 ChristianosColton#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 (marCalvin#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 horsesConnor#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 fCallan#190 in the U.S.Descendant of Cathalán; battle-mightyChase#192 in the U.S.Hunter, huntsman — from Old French chacier (to chase, to hunt), entering English as an occupatiCaden#201 in the U.S.Possibly from Irish cadhan ('wild goose') or Welsh cad ('battle'); origin and meaning are debatCamden#205 in the U.S.Winding valley or enclosed valley — from Old English/Gaelic place-name elements meaning a windiCohen#225 in the U.S.Priest; from Hebrew kohen (priest), the word for a Jewish priest descended from AaronCallahan#227 in the U.S.Lover of churches; descendant of CeallachánCade#248 in the U.S.Round, stout; barrel-shapedCrew#256 in the U.S.A group working together; a team or companyCyrus#268 in the U.S.Sun; far-sighted; possibly throne or youngColt#285 in the U.S.A young male horse; a spirited, energetic young manCash#287 in the U.S.Hollow place; chest; maker of boxes or chestsClayton#300 in the U.S.Clay settlement; a place built on clay soilColson#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 aidiCasey#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 CCairo#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 usaCristian#362 in the U.S.Spanish, Italian, and Romanian form of Christian, from the Latin Christianus, meaning 'a ChristClark#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 imperCayden#414 in the U.S.Spelling variant of Caden or Kaden; possibly from Arabic qadin meaning battle companion or frieConrad#417 in the U.S.From Old High German Konrad, combining kuoni meaning bold, brave or experienced and rat meaningChance#442 in the U.S.From Middle English and Old French 'cheance,' meaning fortune, luck, or an opportunity; derivedCassian#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 anCollin#493 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colin; from Scottish Gaelic 'Cailean' meaning young warrior or pup; also usCillian#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) oChozen#523 in the U.S.Modern American creative spelling of the English word 'chosen,' meaning 'one who has been selecCal#543 in the U.S.Short form of Calvin (from Latin Calvinus, meaning 'bald,' from calvus) or Caleb (from Hebrew KChosen#555 in the U.S.From the English past participle of 'choose,' used as a vocabulary name expressing divine electColsen#566 in the U.S.Son of Col or Cole; a modern English surname-style name blending Cole with the Scandinavian sufClay#573 in the U.S.Clay; an English surname derived from Old English claeg, denoting someone who lived near or worCassius#583 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Cassius, possibly derived from Latin cassus meaning 'hollow,' 'emptyCamilo#585 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Camillus, from the Latin camillus referring to a freeborn youth whoCaiden#602 in the U.S.Variant of Caden, itself a variant of Kaden or Aidan, from Irish Gaelic Aodhán, a diminutive ofColby#615 in the U.S.From an Old Norse-English place-name and surname, composed of Old Norse Koli (a personal name mChris#646 in the U.S.Short form of Christopher or Christian, from Greek Christophoros meaning Christ-bearer, or fromCreed#663 in the U.S.From the English word creed, from Latin credo meaning I believe; a statement of faith or core pChaim#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 CarmeCannon#722 in the U.S.From the Old French canon meaning 'large tube' (related to the weapon), from Italian cannone, fCase#733 in the U.S.Short form of Casey, from the Irish Gaelic Cathasaigh, meaning 'alert' or 'watchful'; also relaClyde#743 in the U.S.From the River Clyde in Scotland, from the Brythonic/Old Welsh Clouta or Clota, possibly meaninChandler#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 meaninCrue#797 in the U.S.Crew or a company of people; a modern American phonetic spelling of the word crew, from Old FreCalum#799 in the U.S.Dove; the Scottish Gaelic form of Columba, from Latin columba meaning dove, associated with SaiCastiel#816 in the U.S.My cover is God; shield of God; from Hebrew kasah (to cover, protect) + El (God); a name populaCayson#835 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Cason or Jason combined with Casey, where Casey derives from the IriCasen#842 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cason or a form of Casey, from the Irish Gaelic Cathasach meaning 'watchfulColeson#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 inCason#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) andCarlo#869 in the U.S.Italian form of Charles, from the Old High German Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong man'; theCoast#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 tradCaius#927 in the U.S.From Latin Gaius (spelling variant Caius), one of the most common Roman praenomina; possible coCedric#944 in the U.S.Possibly invented by Sir Walter Scott for Ivanhoe (1819), inspired by the Celtic Cerdic (possibColten#966 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colton, from Old English col meaning coal or charcoal and tun meaning settlCain#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 courCashton#1028 in the U.S.Cash's town; modern compound of Cash (possibly from Latin cassa: box, or from the word cash) anCarl#1033 in the U.S.Free man; strong; from Germanic karl (free man, man, fellow) — the same root as Charles, CarlosCanaan#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); alsCarmine#1097 in the U.S.Crimson; from Latin carminium (crimson red dye, from Arabic qirmiz + Latin minium); also the ItCoen#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 GreeCullen#1129 in the U.S.Holly; descendant of Cuilinn; from Irish Gaelic Cuilinn (holly tree) with Ó (descendant of) pre