Baby Names That Start With C
2091 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
Caeli#1660 in the U.S.modern usage, either from Latin 'caeli' ('of the sky/heavens') or as a respelling of Kayley/CayCindy#1661 in the U.S.a short form of Cynthia or Lucinda; Cynthia derives from Greek 'Kynthia', an epithet of the godCaitlin#1679 in the U.S.The Irish form of Catherine, ultimately from Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure'.Carlee#1680 in the U.S.a modern feminine elaboration of Carl/Charles, ultimately from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free maCambria#1691 in the U.S.the Latinized name for Wales, derived from the Welsh 'Cymru', meaning 'the land of the compatriCharm#1704 in the U.S.From the English word 'charm', via Old French from Latin 'carmen' ('song, magic spell'); used aClaira#1740 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famousCharlene#1747 in the U.S.ManChevelle#1748 in the U.S.Chiefly a modern American coinage made famous by the Chevrolet Chevelle automobile. Often givenCori#1761 in the U.S.Diminutive of Corinne, Cora, or Corinna, which derive from Greek 'kore' meaning 'maiden, young Cimani#1838 in the U.S.Modern invented name with no established lexical source. Sometimes given the folk gloss 'God's Clarke#1863 in the U.S.ClericCatarina#1892 in the U.S.Each of the twoCoral#1893 in the U.S.English nature/jewel name from the word 'coral' (the marine reef and gemstone), via Latin 'coraCosette#1909 in the U.S.Little thingCaylee#1921 in the U.S.ClearingCienna#1922 in the U.S.Orange-redChosen#1966 in the U.S.English virtue/word name from the verb 'choose', meaning 'chosen' or 'selected', often with theCourtney#1978 in the U.S.ShortCharity#2037 in the U.S.Dearness, esteem, loveCaliana#2053 in the U.S.Contemporary blend of Cali/Callie (Greek 'kalos', beautiful) and Ana (Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'), Chany#2100 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form of Chana/Channah (Hebrew Hannah), from the root ḥ-n-n meaning 'grace, favor, cCaia#2131 in the U.S.Each of the twoCallahan#2233 in the U.S.lover of churches, devoted to the churchCassia#2234 in the U.S.a fragrant spice plant related to cinnamonCharly#2264 in the U.S.free man, strong and virileCirilla#2278 in the U.S.lordly, masterful, of the LordCove#2279 in the U.S.a small sheltered bay or inletCaliyah#2303 in the U.S.most beautiful, excellentCaitlyn#2346 in the U.S.pure, unsulliedCedar#2383 in the U.S.cedar treeCoco#2384 in the U.S.nickname for names beginning with Co-Charlize#2437 in the U.S.free woman, strongCollyns#2438 in the U.S.son of Nicholas, victorious peopleCypress#2439 in the U.S.cypress tree, symbol of eternal lifeChosyn#2482 in the U.S.A creative respelling of the English word 'chosen' (one who is chosen/selected).Carlie#2506 in the U.S.ManCamdyn#2556 in the U.S.Enclosed valleyCarleigh#2600 in the U.S.ManCristal#2601 in the U.S.crystalCarol#2631 in the U.S.free man (feminine form of Charles); also associated with English 'carol' (song)Calia#2663 in the U.S.beautifulCaleigh#2690 in the U.S.modern respelling of Kayleigh/Kaylee; partly from Irish 'caol' (slender)Collette#2716 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleCambrie#2771 in the U.S.The peopleCloe#2772 in the U.S.Green shootCarlota#2795 in the U.S.ManClarice#2796 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famousColleen#2797 in the U.S.GirlCianna#2819 in the U.S.Orange-redCallaway#2848 in the U.S.Origin uncertainChanning#2849 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCharis#2885 in the U.S.Grace, kindnessCierra#2886 in the U.S.Mountain rangeClarity#2887 in the U.S.Clarity, lucidityCorina#2888 in the U.S.MaidenCalani#2926 in the U.S.The heavensChozyn#2927 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCharlette#2969 in the U.S.ManChesney#2970 in the U.S.Oak groveCheyanne#2971 in the U.S.Red speakersChozen#3018 in the U.S.Variant spelling of 'chosen,' meaning selected, set apart, or specially designated; evokes themCallan#3047 in the U.S.Anglicisation of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Cathaláin, from cathál meaning battlCarley#3048 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carly, itself a feminine form of Carl/Charles, from the Germanic karl meaniCarli#3049 in the U.S.Feminine form of Carl, from Old High German karl meaning free man; Carli is a variant spelling Carrie#3050 in the U.S.Pet form of Caroline or Carol, ultimately from the Germanic Karl meaning free man or strong manCalayah#3081 in the U.S.Modern coined name; possibly blending Cala (harbour, beautiful) with the Hebrew theophoric suffConnie#3121 in the U.S.Steadfast or constant; a diminutive of Constance or Cornelia, from Latin constans meaning steadCambri#3171 in the U.S.Derived from Cambria, the Latinised name for Wales, itself from Brittonic 'Cymru' meaning 'compCesia#3172 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive variant of Cecilia, ultimately from Latin caecus meaning blind, though populCami#3222 in the U.S.Young ceremonial attendant; pet form of Camila and Camille, from Latin CamillusCarlotta#3223 in the U.S.Free woman; Italian feminine form of Charles, from Germanic karl, 'free man'Christiana#3224 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; feminine form of Christian, from Latin ChristianusColby#3225 in the U.S.From Koli's farm or settlement; an English place name and surname of Old Norse originCristel#3226 in the U.S.German pet form of Christiane, meaning 'follower of Christ'Cailyn#3278 in the U.S.Modern blend of Kay — from Katherine, 'pure' — and -lyn, from Welsh llyn, 'lake'Catalaya#3337 in the U.S.Variant of Cataleya, from Cattleya, the orchid genus named for English horticulturist William CChase#3338 in the U.S.Hunter, huntsman; from an English surname for a hunter, from Old French chacier, 'to chase'Cambree#3391 in the U.S.Modern American name drawn from Cambria, the Latin name for Wales, with the double-e -bree stylCamelia#3392 in the U.S.The camellia flower; single-l spelling used in Spanish and Romanian, from the genus Linnaeus naCameryn#3393 in the U.S.Feminine -yn spelling of Cameron, the Scottish clan name from Gaelic cam sron, 'crooked nose'Charleston#3394 in the U.S.Charles's town — from the city named for King Charles II of England; also the 1920s dance the cCiana#3395 in the U.S.Modern name most often read as a clipped Luciana — 'light' — or an Italian-styled coinageCoralie#3396 in the U.S.Coral; French name from Latin corallium, the red jewel of the sea, possibly influenced by namesCarissa#3448 in the U.S.From Greek charis, 'grace', via the name Charissa; reinforced by Latin carissima, 'dearest, mosChristy#3449 in the U.S.Pet form of Christine and Christina, from Latin Christiana, 'follower of Christ'Cleopatra#3450 in the U.S.Glory of the father; from Greek kleos, 'glory', and pater, 'father'Cyra#3511 in the U.S.Feminine of Cyrus, from Persian Kurush — traditionally linked to 'sun', 'lord', or 'far-sightedChole#3578 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Chloe — Greek 'green shoot, young growth', an epithet of DemeterCamiyah#3647 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Cami- sound (echoing Camila, 'young attendant') to the melodic -iyahCandace#3648 in the U.S.From Kandake, the dynastic title of the queens of the ancient Kingdom of Kush (Nubia/Ethiopia) Conley#3649 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Conghaile, 'descendant of Conghal' — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a valor element — useCerenity#3697 in the U.S.C-spelling of Serenity — from Latin serenus, 'calm, peaceful, clear' — a modern virtue name
Boy Names
Chevy#1660 in the U.S.From the place name Chevy Chase, used as a given nameCamryn#1673 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic 'cam sron' meaning 'crooked nose', originaCosmo#1683 in the U.S.From the Greek name Kosmas, derived from 'kosmos' meaning 'order, beauty, harmony'.Channing#1696 in the U.S.From an English surname of uncertain origin, variously linked to a Norman French nickname meaniCamdyn#1708 in the U.S.Respelling of Camden, an English place name, often interpreted as 'enclosed/winding valley'.Cristofer#1719 in the U.S.A Spanish-influenced variant spelling of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros "bearing Christ,Camron#1745 in the U.S.Crooked noseClifton#1746 in the U.S.Settlement by a cliffCiaran#1776 in the U.S.Irish (and Scottish Gaelic) name from 'ciar' ('black, dark') plus a diminutive suffix, meaning Cadence#1787 in the U.S.Rhythm, flowChad#1805 in the U.S.BattleCharley#1830 in the U.S.ManCraig#1831 in the U.S.Crag, rocks, outcropCalloway#1849 in the U.S.English surname of Norman French locational origin, from places named Caillouet/Cailloel, meaniCamari#1859 in the U.S.BeautyCai#1902 in the U.S.Welsh masculine name derived from the Latin Gaius/Caius, borne by Cai (Sir Kay) of Arthurian leCarmen#1903 in the U.S.SongCanon#1916 in the U.S.CanonClinton#1933 in the U.S.Settlement on the River GlymeCarsen#1968 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carson, a Scottish/Northern Irish surname generally explained as 'son of thCalder#1991 in the U.S.From a river/place name and surname meaning 'hard/rapid water' or 'rocky stream', from BrittoniCopeland#1992 in the U.S.From an English place name and surname, from Old Norse kaupland 'bought land'Cortez#1993 in the U.S.From Spanish surname Cortes/Cortez, from Old Spanish cortes 'courteous, polite'Conan#2010 in the U.S.Little wolfCree#2011 in the U.S.From the name of the Cree people; via French Cris from Kristineaux, from Ojibwe KinistinoCaelum#2026 in the U.S.DoveClive#2056 in the U.S.CliffChet#2095 in the U.S.Camp, fortressCyaire#2096 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire family (Cy- + -aire); no documented historical etymologyCorbyn#2131 in the U.S.RavenCordell#2132 in the U.S.Maker of cordCornelius#2150 in the U.S.HornCallaway#2167 in the U.S.Pebbly place; locational surname from Old French caillou (pebble).Chayce#2168 in the U.S.Chase, huntCaine#2258 in the U.S.spear or acquired oneCarsyn#2259 in the U.S.son of Carr, marsh dwellerClement#2260 in the U.S.merciful, gentle, mildCalix#2283 in the U.S.chalice, most beautifulCassidy#2308 in the U.S.curly-haired, descendant of CaisideConley#2309 in the U.S.wise, brave chiefCamren#2338 in the U.S.Crooked nose; a spelling variant of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sronCy#2339 in the U.S.Lordly; sun; a short form of Cyrus (from Old Persian Kurush: sun, or throne) or Cyril (from GreCael#2369 in the U.S.Slender; victorious people; from Irish Gaelic Cael (slender, narrow) or a variant of Caelum (LaCarmello#2392 in the U.S.Garden; vineyard of God; Italian/Spanish double-l variant of Carmelo, from Hebrew Karmel (gardeCasimir#2393 in the U.S.Proclaimer of peace; from Polish Kazimierz (kazac: to command/proclaim + mir: peace)Ciro#2394 in the U.S.Sun; the sun god; Italian and Spanish form of Cyrus (from Old Persian Kurush: sun, or throne) oChosyn#2420 in the U.S.Chosen; selected; a creative spelling of 'Chosen' — the English past participle of 'to choose,'Clint#2439 in the U.S.Fenced settlement; hillside enclosure; short form of Clinton, from Old English Clint (a cliff, Coda#2440 in the U.S.Musical conclusion; tail; from Italian coda (tail, the concluding passage of a musical compositCross#2441 in the U.S.The cross; crossroads; from Old Norse kross and Old English cros, from Latin crux (the cross — Caison#2473 in the U.S.a surname-derived name: habitational for someone from Cawston, Norfolk, or from Old French/LatiCollins#2524 in the U.S.son of Colin (a diminutive of Nicholas)Crawford#2557 in the U.S.Crow fordCristhian#2558 in the U.S.A ChristianCroix#2559 in the U.S.crossChace#2632 in the U.S.Chase, huntCedrick#2708 in the U.S.Variant of Cedric, a literary name based on the Anglo-Saxon king Cerdic.Collier#2709 in the U.S.Charcoal burner; coal worker.Calen#2747 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCylas#2748 in the U.S.Origin uncertainChampion#2790 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCharleston#2791 in the U.S.Origin uncertainChaz#2792 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCarlton#2829 in the U.S.Settlement of free menColston#2830 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCaesar#2874 in the U.S.HairyCloud#2875 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCutler#2876 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCashmere#2950 in the U.S.Origin uncertainChauncey#2951 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCliff#2995 in the U.S.Ford by the cliff; cliff slopeCyan#2996 in the U.S.Dark blue; blue-greenCyril#2997 in the U.S.Lord; masterCaisen#3046 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic spelling of Kaizen, the Japanese philosophy meaning continuous improCalian#3047 in the U.S.Attributed to Native American origin, often given the meaning warrior of life or one who is lovCato#3048 in the U.S.From the Latin cognomen Cato, related to the root catus meaning sharp, shrewd, or all-knowing; Cruze#3049 in the U.S.An alternate spelling of the Spanish name Cruz, from the Latin crux meaning cross, referring toCyncere#3050 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic respelling of the English word sincere, meaning genuine, honest, andCache#3101 in the U.S.From French cacher (to hide), via Canadian French cache meaning a hiding place or concealed stoClaudio#3102 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Claudius, from the Roman family name Claudius, possibly derived froCoulter#3103 in the U.S.From Old English culter (plowshare, the blade of a plow) or from Scots English coulter meaning Charly#3160 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Charlie, diminutive of Charles, from Old High German Karl meaning 'free manCourtland#3161 in the U.S.English surname and given name, from Old French cort (court, enclosed yard) and Old English lanCourtney#3162 in the U.S.From the Norman French surname de Courtenay, meaning 'from Courtenay' (a place in Loiret, FrancCale#3219 in the U.S.Short form of Caleb, the Hebrew name traditionally read as 'whole-hearted' or linked to the worClancy#3220 in the U.S.From Irish Mac Fhlannchaidh, 'son of Flannchadh', a name built on flann, 'red, ruddy', usually Cutter#3221 in the U.S.Occupational surname for a cutter of cloth, stone, or gems; also the name of a fast single-mastCainan#3270 in the U.S.Form of Kenan, a patriarch in the genealogies of Genesis and Luke; traditionally glossed 'posseCarlisle#3271 in the U.S.From the city of Carlisle, from Brythonic Caer Luel — 'fort of Luguvalos', a name honoring the Chip#3272 in the U.S.Nickname for Charles — Germanic karl, 'free man' — via the phrase 'chip off the old block'Corban#3273 in the U.S.Offering dedicated to God; from Hebrew korban, a temple-offering term quoted in the Gospel of MCreedence#3274 in the U.S.Variant of credence, 'belief, trust', from Latin credere, 'to believe' — in the spelling of CreCaelan#3330 in the U.S.Slender, narrow; anglicized form of Irish Caolán, from caol, 'slender'Clarke#3331 in the U.S.Clerk, scribe, scholar; the e-spelled form of the English occupational surname ClarkClaude#3332 in the U.S.French form of Latin Claudius, a great Roman clan name traditionally derived from claudus, 'lamConnell#3393 in the U.S.From Irish Conall — traditionally 'strong as a wolf' (con, 'wolf/hound', plus a strength elemenCaeden#3459 in the U.S.Variant of Caden, traced by some to the Irish surname McCadden ('son of Cadán') and by others tCallaghan#3460 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Ceallacháin, 'descendant of Cellachán' — a king of Munster whose name is variouslyCheskel#3461 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel) — 'God strengthens' — used in Hasidic communitiesCharlee#3524 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Charlie — pet form of Charles, from Germanic 'free man'Cary#3607 in the U.S.From an English place/river name (the Cary in Somerset) and an Irish surname; popularized by acChayse#3608 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Chase — from Old French chacier, 'to hunt, pursue' — an occupational name Chesky#3609 in the U.S.From a Slavic/Jewish surname (possibly 'Czech' or a pet form of a Hebrew name); a rare modern fConall#3610 in the U.S.From Irish/Gaelic Conall — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a 'strong' element — 'strong wolf, mighty hoCaio#3695 in the U.S.Welsh and Portuguese form of Gaius — an ancient Roman name, possibly 'to rejoice'Cashel#3696 in the U.S.From Irish caiseal, 'stone fort, ring-fort' (from Latin castellum, 'castle'); the famous Rock oCassiel#3697 in the U.S.From Hebrew angelic tradition — Cassiel/Qafsiel, 'speed of God' or 'cover of God' — an archange