Baby Names That Start With C
1583 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
Cristina#1622 in the U.S.Follower of Christ, ChristianCamellia#1676 in the U.S.from the camellia flower, which was named after the Moravian Jesuit botanist Georg Joseph KamelChava#1737 in the U.S.Life, living oneCallahan#1748 in the U.S.lover of churches, devoted to the churchClarity#1759 in the U.S.Clarity, lucidityCimani#1770 in the U.S.Modern invented name with no established lexical source. Sometimes given the folk gloss 'God's Cosette#1780 in the U.S.Little thingClaira#1820 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famousCatarina#1897 in the U.S.Each of the twoCarlee#1911 in the U.S.a modern feminine elaboration of Carl/Charles, ultimately from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free maChevelle#1912 in the U.S.Chiefly a modern American coinage made famous by the Chevrolet Chevelle automobile. Often givenChosen#1913 in the U.S.English virtue/word name from the verb 'choose', meaning 'chosen' or 'selected', often with theCindy#1929 in the U.S.a short form of Cynthia or Lucinda; Cynthia derives from Greek 'Kynthia', an epithet of the godCollyns#1930 in the U.S.son of Nicholas, victorious peopleCoral#1931 in the U.S.English nature/jewel name from the word 'coral' (the marine reef and gemstone), via Latin 'coraCori#1932 in the U.S.Diminutive of Corinne, Cora, or Corinna, which derive from Greek 'kore' meaning 'maiden, young Cove#1933 in the U.S.a small sheltered bay or inletCharlene#1948 in the U.S.ManCambrie#1964 in the U.S.The peopleCharity#1981 in the U.S.Dearness, esteem, loveCaliyah#1992 in the U.S.most beautiful, excellentCambria#1993 in the U.S.the Latinized name for Wales, derived from the Welsh 'Cymru', meaning 'the land of the compatriCassia#2022 in the U.S.a fragrant spice plant related to cinnamonCallaway#2039 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCaeli#2081 in the U.S.modern usage, either from Latin 'caeli' ('of the sky/heavens') or as a respelling of Kayley/CayChany#2127 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form of Chana/Channah (Hebrew Hannah), from the root ḥ-n-n meaning 'grace, favor, cChozyn#2141 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCaylee#2200 in the U.S.ClearingCarol#2242 in the U.S.free man (feminine form of Charles); also associated with English 'carol' (song)Collette#2243 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleChosyn#2259 in the U.S.A creative respelling of the English word 'chosen' (one who is chosen/selected).Caitlin#2333 in the U.S.The Irish form of Catherine, ultimately from Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure'.Coco#2334 in the U.S.nickname for names beginning with Co-Courtney#2335 in the U.S.ShortCypress#2416 in the U.S.cypress tree, symbol of eternal lifeCharlette#2462 in the U.S.ManCaitlyn#2492 in the U.S.pure, unsulliedCarleigh#2588 in the U.S.ManCalani#2615 in the U.S.The heavensCallan#2616 in the U.S.Anglicisation of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Cathaláin, from cathál meaning battlCamdyn#2617 in the U.S.Enclosed valleyCirilla#2618 in the U.S.lordly, masterful, of the LordCaliana#2656 in the U.S.Contemporary blend of Cali/Callie (Greek 'kalos', beautiful) and Ana (Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'), Carlie#2657 in the U.S.ManCharlize#2658 in the U.S.free woman, strongCaia#2696 in the U.S.Each of the twoCianna#2697 in the U.S.Orange-redCielle#2698 in the U.S.Feminine -elle styling of French ciel, 'sky, heaven' — Latin caelumCyra#2699 in the U.S.Feminine of Cyrus, from Persian Kurush — traditionally linked to 'sun', 'lord', or 'far-sightedCarley#2725 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carly, itself a feminine form of Carl/Charles, from the Germanic karl meaniCarrie#2726 in the U.S.Pet form of Caroline or Carol, ultimately from the Germanic Karl meaning free man or strong manCierra#2727 in the U.S.Mountain rangeCambree#2757 in the U.S.Modern American name drawn from Cambria, the Latin name for Wales, with the double-e -bree stylCloe#2758 in the U.S.Green shootChesney#2785 in the U.S.Oak groveCedar#2827 in the U.S.cedar treeColby#2828 in the U.S.From Koli's farm or settlement; an English place name and surname of Old Norse originColleen#2829 in the U.S.GirlCalypso#2865 in the U.S.From Greek kalypto, 'to conceal' — the nymph who kept Odysseus seven years; also the Caribbean Christiana#2907 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; feminine form of Christian, from Latin ChristianusCoralie#2964 in the U.S.Coral; French name from Latin corallium, the red jewel of the sea, possibly influenced by namesCambri#3074 in the U.S.Derived from Cambria, the Latinised name for Wales, itself from Brittonic 'Cymru' meaning 'compConnie#3075 in the U.S.Steadfast or constant; a diminutive of Constance or Cornelia, from Latin constans meaning steadClarice#3111 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famousChanning#3136 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCharis#3137 in the U.S.Grace, kindnessCornelia#3138 in the U.S.Feminine of Cornelius — a great Roman clan name, likely from cornu, 'horn' — borne by Rome's exCandace#3173 in the U.S.From Kandake, the dynastic title of the queens of the ancient Kingdom of Kush (Nubia/Ethiopia) Celestine#3219 in the U.S.From Latin Caelestinus — caelestis, 'heavenly' — borne by five popes and a sky-blue mineralCharleston#3261 in the U.S.Charles's town — from the city named for King Charles II of England; also the 1920s dance the cCharly#3262 in the U.S.free man, strong and virileCarissa#3349 in the U.S.From Greek charis, 'grace', via the name Charissa; reinforced by Latin carissima, 'dearest, mosCheyanne#3350 in the U.S.Red speakersConley#3351 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Conghaile, 'descendant of Conghal' — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a valor element — useCarli#3408 in the U.S.Feminine form of Carl, from Old High German karl meaning free man; Carli is a variant spelling Carolynn#3409 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Carolyn — the Caroline line, feminine of Charles, 'free man/woman'Chozen#3410 in the U.S.Variant spelling of 'chosen,' meaning selected, set apart, or specially designated; evokes themCaleigh#3474 in the U.S.modern respelling of Kayleigh/Kaylee; partly from Irish 'caol' (slender)Calissi#3475 in the U.S.A modern name, read variously as an echo of Calissa/Calista ('most beautiful', Greek) and KhaleCelestina#3476 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish diminutive of Celeste/Celestina — from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly, of the sky'Ciana#3477 in the U.S.Modern name most often read as a clipped Luciana — 'light' — or an Italian-styled coinageCodi#3478 in the U.S.-i spelling of Cody — from Irish Ó Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one' — leaning femaCatalaya#3532 in the U.S.Variant of Cataleya, from Cattleya, the orchid genus named for English horticulturist William CCallista#3585 in the U.S.From Greek kallista, 'most beautiful' — the superlative of kallos, 'beauty'; double-l classic fCelestia#3586 in the U.S.From Latin caelestis, 'heavenly, celestial' — an elaborated form of CelesteCharolette#3587 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Charlotte — French feminine of Charles, Germanic 'free man' — 'little free Cherry#3588 in the U.S.From the word cherry — Old French cherise — the sweet red fruit/blossom; also a pet form of ChaCitlaly#3589 in the U.S.-y spelling of Citlali — Nahuatl citlalin, 'star' — a proud Aztec-heritage nameCleopatra#3590 in the U.S.Glory of the father; from Greek kleos, 'glory', and pater, 'father'Carlota#3657 in the U.S.ManCailyn#3728 in the U.S.Modern blend of Kay — from Katherine, 'pure' — and -lyn, from Welsh llyn, 'lake'Camelia#3729 in the U.S.The camellia flower; single-l spelling used in Spanish and Romanian, from the genus Linnaeus na
Boy Names
Canyon#1604 in the U.S.A canyon; deep gorge carved by waterCiaran#1609 in the U.S.Irish (and Scottish Gaelic) name from 'ciar' ('black, dark') plus a diminutive suffix, meaning Cristobal#1610 in the U.S.Spanish form of Christopher, from Greek 'Christophoros' (bearing Christ).Cru#1611 in the U.S.Crew, close group; crossCarmen#1624 in the U.S.SongCraig#1644 in the U.S.Crag, rocks, outcropCortez#1655 in the U.S.From Spanish surname Cortes/Cortez, from Old Spanish cortes 'courteous, polite'Conan#1678 in the U.S.Little wolfCaelum#1690 in the U.S.DoveChad#1701 in the U.S.BattleCalder#1731 in the U.S.From a river/place name and surname meaning 'hard/rapid water' or 'rocky stream', from BrittoniClinton#1732 in the U.S.Settlement on the River GlymeChanning#1772 in the U.S.From an English surname of uncertain origin, variously linked to a Norman French nickname meaniCallaway#1811 in the U.S.Pebbly place; locational surname from Old French caillou (pebble).Charley#1827 in the U.S.ManCamari#1840 in the U.S.BeautyCoby#1874 in the U.S.Diminutive of Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter' / 'holder of the heel'.Camdyn#1889 in the U.S.Respelling of Camden, an English place name, often interpreted as 'enclosed/winding valley'.Clifton#1907 in the U.S.Settlement by a cliffCornelius#1908 in the U.S.HornColston#1933 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCosmo#1934 in the U.S.From the Greek name Kosmas, derived from 'kosmos' meaning 'order, beauty, harmony'.Cristofer#1935 in the U.S.A Spanish-influenced variant spelling of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros "bearing Christ,Cael#1945 in the U.S.Slender; victorious people; from Irish Gaelic Cael (slender, narrow) or a variant of Caelum (LaCross#1960 in the U.S.The cross; crossroads; from Old Norse kross and Old English cros, from Latin crux (the cross — Cyaire#1961 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire family (Cy- + -aire); no documented historical etymologyCordell#1977 in the U.S.Maker of cordCadence#1994 in the U.S.Rhythm, flowChosyn#1995 in the U.S.Chosen; selected; a creative spelling of 'Chosen' — the English past participle of 'to choose,'Calix#2010 in the U.S.chalice, most beautifulCasimir#2039 in the U.S.Proclaimer of peace; from Polish Kazimierz (kazac: to command/proclaim + mir: peace)Camron#2059 in the U.S.Crooked noseCrawford#2097 in the U.S.Crow fordCai#2113 in the U.S.Welsh masculine name derived from the Latin Gaius/Caius, borne by Cai (Sir Kay) of Arthurian leCarsen#2185 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carson, a Scottish/Northern Irish surname generally explained as 'son of thChet#2186 in the U.S.Camp, fortressCristhian#2187 in the U.S.A ChristianCylas#2188 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCanon#2211 in the U.S.CanonCamryn#2234 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic 'cam sron' meaning 'crooked nose', originaClement#2262 in the U.S.merciful, gentle, mildCorbyn#2263 in the U.S.RavenCarsyn#2290 in the U.S.son of Carr, marsh dwellerCaison#2307 in the U.S.a surname-derived name: habitational for someone from Cawston, Norfolk, or from Old French/LatiCroix#2334 in the U.S.crossClint#2364 in the U.S.Fenced settlement; hillside enclosure; short form of Clinton, from Old English Clint (a cliff, Clive#2398 in the U.S.CliffCaine#2487 in the U.S.spear or acquired oneCassiel#2488 in the U.S.From Hebrew angelic tradition — Cassiel/Qafsiel, 'speed of God' or 'cover of God' — an archangeConley#2521 in the U.S.wise, brave chiefCy#2540 in the U.S.Lordly; sun; a short form of Cyrus (from Old Persian Kurush: sun, or throne) or Cyril (from GreCaisen#2574 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic spelling of Kaizen, the Japanese philosophy meaning continuous improCassidy#2575 in the U.S.curly-haired, descendant of CaisideCoda#2650 in the U.S.Musical conclusion; tail; from Italian coda (tail, the concluding passage of a musical compositCollins#2684 in the U.S.son of Colin (a diminutive of Nicholas)Cutter#2685 in the U.S.Occupational surname for a cutter of cloth, stone, or gems; also the name of a fast single-mastCale#2722 in the U.S.Short form of Caleb, the Hebrew name traditionally read as 'whole-hearted' or linked to the worCamren#2723 in the U.S.Crooked nose; a spelling variant of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sronChace#2772 in the U.S.Chase, huntCato#2804 in the U.S.From the Latin cognomen Cato, related to the root catus meaning sharp, shrewd, or all-knowing; Chayce#2805 in the U.S.Chase, huntCaesar#2843 in the U.S.HairyCalian#2844 in the U.S.Attributed to Native American origin, often given the meaning warrior of life or one who is lovCarmello#2845 in the U.S.Garden; vineyard of God; Italian/Spanish double-l variant of Carmelo, from Hebrew Karmel (gardeCashmere#2846 in the U.S.Origin uncertainChoyce#2847 in the U.S.Spelling of Choice — from Old French chois, 'a choice; the select, the best, the chosen'Caelan#2892 in the U.S.Slender, narrow; anglicized form of Irish Caolán, from caol, 'slender'Carlton#2893 in the U.S.Settlement of free menCiro#2894 in the U.S.Sun; the sun god; Italian and Spanish form of Cyrus (from Old Persian Kurush: sun, or throne) oCliff#2895 in the U.S.Ford by the cliff; cliff slopeCopper#2947 in the U.S.From the word copper — Latin cuprum (from Cyprus) — the warm reddish metal/colorCallaghan#3002 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Ceallacháin, 'descendant of Cellachán' — a king of Munster whose name is variouslyCharleston#3003 in the U.S.Origin uncertainClaude#3044 in the U.S.French form of Latin Claudius, a great Roman clan name traditionally derived from claudus, 'lamCollier#3045 in the U.S.Charcoal burner; coal worker.Cloud#3095 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCree#3096 in the U.S.From the name of the Cree people; via French Cris from Kristineaux, from Ojibwe KinistinoCutler#3097 in the U.S.Origin uncertainConnell#3140 in the U.S.From Irish Conall — traditionally 'strong as a wolf' (con, 'wolf/hound', plus a strength elemenCourtney#3141 in the U.S.From the Norman French surname de Courtenay, meaning 'from Courtenay' (a place in Loiret, FrancCovey#3142 in the U.S.From the word covey, 'a small flock (of partridges/quail)', or an Irish surname (Mac CobhthaighCyril#3143 in the U.S.Lord; masterClarke#3193 in the U.S.Clerk, scribe, scholar; the e-spelled form of the English occupational surname ClarkCruze#3194 in the U.S.An alternate spelling of the Spanish name Cruz, from the Latin crux meaning cross, referring toCarlisle#3256 in the U.S.From the city of Carlisle, from Brythonic Caer Luel — 'fort of Luguvalos', a name honoring the Caio#3322 in the U.S.Welsh and Portuguese form of Gaius — an ancient Roman name, possibly 'to rejoice'Calen#3323 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCedrick#3324 in the U.S.Variant of Cedric, a literary name based on the Anglo-Saxon king Cerdic.Charbel#3325 in the U.S.From Aramaic/Syriac, glossed 'story/story of God' — borne by St. Charbel, the beloved Lebanese Cheskel#3326 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel) — 'God strengthens' — used in Hasidic communitiesCorban#3327 in the U.S.Offering dedicated to God; from Hebrew korban, a temple-offering term quoted in the Gospel of MCoulter#3328 in the U.S.From Old English culter (plowshare, the blade of a plow) or from Scots English coulter meaning Cache#3390 in the U.S.From French cacher (to hide), via Canadian French cache meaning a hiding place or concealed stoCalan#3391 in the U.S.From Welsh calan, 'first day of the month/season' (Calan Gaeaf, etc.) — or an anglicized CaolánChrist#3392 in the U.S.From Greek Christos, 'the anointed one' — the title of Jesus; in some traditions a given name (Cavan#3456 in the U.S.From the Irish county Cavan ('the hollow') or the name Caomhán, 'handsome, gentle'; routes layeChapel#3457 in the U.S.From the word/surname Chapel — Old French chapele, 'a small church/place of worship' (originallChesky#3458 in the U.S.From a Slavic/Jewish surname (possibly 'Czech' or a pet form of a Hebrew name); a rare modern fChristos#3459 in the U.S.From Greek Christos, 'the anointed one' — a Greek given name and the title of ChristCainan#3526 in the U.S.Form of Kenan, a patriarch in the genealogies of Genesis and Luke; traditionally glossed 'posseCylus#3527 in the U.S.C-y styling of Silas — from Silvanus, Latin 'of the woods' — Paul's missionary companionClancy#3592 in the U.S.From Irish Mac Fhlannchaidh, 'son of Flannchadh', a name built on flann, 'red, ruddy', usually Courtland#3593 in the U.S.English surname and given name, from Old French cort (court, enclosed yard) and Old English lanCyprus#3594 in the U.S.From the Mediterranean island Cyprus — linked to copper (kupros) and the cypress tree; etymologCaeden#3675 in the U.S.Variant of Caden, traced by some to the Irish surname McCadden ('son of Cadán') and by others tCary#3676 in the U.S.From an English place/river name (the Cary in Somerset) and an Irish surname; popularized by acClaudio#3677 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Claudius, from the Roman family name Claudius, possibly derived froCreek#3678 in the U.S.From the English word creek — Old Norse kriki, 'nook, bend' — the small-stream nature name