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
Caeli#1660 in the U.S.modern usage, either from Latin 'caeli' ('of the sky/heavens') or as a respelling of Kayley/Cay▶Cindy#1661 in the U.S.a short form of Cynthia or Lucinda; Cynthia derives from Greek 'Kynthia', an epithet of the god▶Caitlin#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 ma▶Cambria#1691 in the U.S.the Latinized name for Wales, derived from the Welsh 'Cymru', meaning 'the land of the compatri▶Charm#1704 in the U.S.From the English word 'charm', via Old French from Latin 'carmen' ('song, magic spell'); used a▶Claira#1740 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famous▶Charlene#1747 in the U.S.Man▶Chevelle#1748 in the U.S.Chiefly a modern American coinage made famous by the Chevrolet Chevelle automobile. Often given▶Cori#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.Cleric▶Catarina#1892 in the U.S.Each of the two▶Coral#1893 in the U.S.English nature/jewel name from the word 'coral' (the marine reef and gemstone), via Latin 'cora▶Cosette#1909 in the U.S.Little thing▶Caylee#1921 in the U.S.Clearing▶Cienna#1922 in the U.S.Orange-red▶Chosen#1966 in the U.S.English virtue/word name from the verb 'choose', meaning 'chosen' or 'selected', often with the▶Courtney#1978 in the U.S.Short▶Clione#2036 in the U.S.Clione may extend Clio, the Greek muse of history, from 'kleos' (glory, fame), or be a modern c▶Charity#2037 in the U.S.Dearness, esteem, love▶Caliana#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, c▶Caia#2131 in the U.S.Each of the two▶Callahan#2233 in the U.S.lover of churches, devoted to the church▶Cassia#2234 in the U.S.a fragrant spice plant related to cinnamon▶Charly#2264 in the U.S.free man, strong and virile▶Cirilla#2278 in the U.S.lordly, masterful, of the Lord▶Cove#2279 in the U.S.a small sheltered bay or inlet▶Caliyah#2303 in the U.S.most beautiful, excellent▶Caitlyn#2346 in the U.S.pure, unsullied▶Cedar#2383 in the U.S.cedar tree▶Coco#2384 in the U.S.nickname for names beginning with Co-▶Charlize#2437 in the U.S.free woman, strong▶Collyns#2438 in the U.S.son of Nicholas, victorious people▶Cypress#2439 in the U.S.cypress tree, symbol of eternal life▶Chosyn#2482 in the U.S.A creative respelling of the English word 'chosen' (one who is chosen/selected).▶Carlie#2506 in the U.S.Man▶Camdyn#2556 in the U.S.Enclosed valley▶Carleigh#2600 in the U.S.Man▶Cristal#2601 in the U.S.crystal▶Carol#2631 in the U.S.free man (feminine form of Charles); also associated with English 'carol' (song)▶Calia#2663 in the U.S.beautiful▶Caleigh#2690 in the U.S.modern respelling of Kayleigh/Kaylee; partly from Irish 'caol' (slender)▶Collette#2716 in the U.S.Victory of the people▶Cambrie#2771 in the U.S.The people▶Cloe#2772 in the U.S.Green shoot▶Carlota#2795 in the U.S.Man▶Clarice#2796 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famous▶Colleen#2797 in the U.S.Girl▶Cianna#2819 in the U.S.Orange-red▶Callaway#2848 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Channing#2849 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Charis#2885 in the U.S.Grace, kindness▶Cierra#2886 in the U.S.Mountain range▶Clarity#2887 in the U.S.Clarity, lucidity▶Corina#2888 in the U.S.Maiden▶Calani#2926 in the U.S.The heavens▶Chozyn#2927 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Charlette#2969 in the U.S.Man▶Chesney#2970 in the U.S.Oak grove▶Cheyanne#2971 in the U.S.Red speakers▶Chozen#3018 in the U.S.Variant spelling of 'chosen,' meaning selected, set apart, or specially designated; evokes them▶Callan#3047 in the U.S.Anglicisation of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Cathaláin, from cathál meaning battl▶Carley#3048 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carly, itself a feminine form of Carl/Charles, from the Germanic karl meani▶Carli#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 man▶Calayah#3081 in the U.S.Modern coined name; possibly blending Cala (harbour, beautiful) with the Hebrew theophoric suff▶Connie#3121 in the U.S.Steadfast or constant; a diminutive of Constance or Cornelia, from Latin constans meaning stead▶Cambri#3171 in the U.S.Derived from Cambria, the Latinised name for Wales, itself from Brittonic 'Cymru' meaning 'comp▶Cesia#3172 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive variant of Cecilia, ultimately from Latin caecus meaning blind, though popul▶Claudell#3185 in the U.S.Claudell joins the classic Claude to a fashionable -ell ending. Claude descends from the Roman ▶Cami#3222 in the U.S.Young ceremonial attendant; pet form of Camila and Camille, from Latin Camillus▶Carlotta#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 Christianus▶Colby#3225 in the U.S.From Koli's farm or settlement; an English place name and surname of Old Norse origin▶Cristel#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 C▶Chase#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 styl▶Camelia#3392 in the U.S.The camellia flower; single-l spelling used in Spanish and Romanian, from the genus Linnaeus na▶Cameryn#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 c▶Ciana#3395 in the U.S.Modern name most often read as a clipped Luciana — 'light' — or an Italian-styled coinage▶Coralie#3396 in the U.S.Coral; French name from Latin corallium, the red jewel of the sea, possibly influenced by names▶Carissa#3448 in the U.S.From Greek charis, 'grace', via the name Charissa; reinforced by Latin carissima, 'dearest, mos▶Christy#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'▶Coronda#3462 in the U.S.Coronda has no clear source; it reads as a coinage pairing a Co- opening with the -onda ending ▶Cyra#3511 in the U.S.Feminine of Cyrus, from Persian Kurush — traditionally linked to 'sun', 'lord', or 'far-sighted▶Cleota#3555 in the U.S.Cleota is an early-1900s coinage, most likely an elaboration of Cleo, from the Greek kleos, glo▶Chole#3578 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Chloe — Greek 'green shoot, young growth', an epithet of Demeter▶Camiyah#3647 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Cami- sound (echoing Camila, 'young attendant') to the melodic -iyah▶
Boy Names
Chevy#1660 in the U.S.From the place name Chevy Chase, used as a given name▶Camryn#1673 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic 'cam sron' meaning 'crooked nose', origina▶Cosmo#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 meani▶Camdyn#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 nose▶Clifton#1746 in the U.S.Settlement by a cliff▶Ciaran#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, flow▶Chad#1805 in the U.S.Battle▶Charley#1830 in the U.S.Man▶Craig#1831 in the U.S.Crag, rocks, outcrop▶Calloway#1849 in the U.S.English surname of Norman French locational origin, from places named Caillouet/Cailloel, meani▶Camari#1859 in the U.S.Beauty▶Cai#1902 in the U.S.Welsh masculine name derived from the Latin Gaius/Caius, borne by Cai (Sir Kay) of Arthurian le▶Carmen#1903 in the U.S.Song▶Canon#1916 in the U.S.Canon▶Clinton#1933 in the U.S.Settlement on the River Glyme▶Carsen#1968 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carson, a Scottish/Northern Irish surname generally explained as 'son of th▶Calder#1991 in the U.S.From a river/place name and surname meaning 'hard/rapid water' or 'rocky stream', from Brittoni▶Copeland#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 wolf▶Cree#2011 in the U.S.From the name of the Cree people; via French Cris from Kristineaux, from Ojibwe Kinistino▶Caelum#2026 in the U.S.Dove▶Clive#2056 in the U.S.Cliff▶Chet#2095 in the U.S.Camp, fortress▶Cyaire#2096 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire family (Cy- + -aire); no documented historical etymology▶Corbyn#2131 in the U.S.Raven▶Cordell#2132 in the U.S.Maker of cord▶Cornelius#2150 in the U.S.Horn▶Callaway#2167 in the U.S.Pebbly place; locational surname from Old French caillou (pebble).▶Chayce#2168 in the U.S.Chase, hunt▶Caine#2258 in the U.S.spear or acquired one▶Carsyn#2259 in the U.S.son of Carr, marsh dweller▶Clement#2260 in the U.S.merciful, gentle, mild▶Calix#2283 in the U.S.chalice, most beautiful▶Cassidy#2308 in the U.S.curly-haired, descendant of Caiside▶Conley#2309 in the U.S.wise, brave chief▶Camren#2338 in the U.S.Crooked nose; a spelling variant of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sron▶Cy#2339 in the U.S.Lordly; sun; a short form of Cyrus (from Old Persian Kurush: sun, or throne) or Cyril (from Gre▶Cael#2369 in the U.S.Slender; victorious people; from Irish Gaelic Cael (slender, narrow) or a variant of Caelum (La▶Carmello#2392 in the U.S.Garden; vineyard of God; Italian/Spanish double-l variant of Carmelo, from Hebrew Karmel (garde▶Casimir#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) o▶Chosyn#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 composit▶Cross#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/Lati▶Collins#2524 in the U.S.son of Colin (a diminutive of Nicholas)▶Crawford#2557 in the U.S.Crow ford▶Cristhian#2558 in the U.S.A Christian▶Croix#2559 in the U.S.cross▶Chace#2632 in the U.S.Chase, hunt▶Cedrick#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 uncertain▶Cylas#2748 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Champion#2790 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Charleston#2791 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Chaz#2792 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Carlton#2829 in the U.S.Settlement of free men▶Colston#2830 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Caesar#2874 in the U.S.Hairy▶Cloud#2875 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Cutler#2876 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Cashmere#2950 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Chauncey#2951 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Cliff#2995 in the U.S.Ford by the cliff; cliff slope▶Cyan#2996 in the U.S.Dark blue; blue-green▶Cyril#2997 in the U.S.Lord; master▶Caisen#3046 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic spelling of Kaizen, the Japanese philosophy meaning continuous impro▶Calian#3047 in the U.S.Attributed to Native American origin, often given the meaning warrior of life or one who is lov▶Cato#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 to▶Cyncere#3050 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic respelling of the English word sincere, meaning genuine, honest, and▶Cache#3101 in the U.S.From French cacher (to hide), via Canadian French cache meaning a hiding place or concealed sto▶Claudio#3102 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Claudius, from the Roman family name Claudius, possibly derived fro▶Coulter#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 man▶Courtland#3161 in the U.S.English surname and given name, from Old French cort (court, enclosed yard) and Old English lan▶Courtney#3162 in the U.S.From the Norman French surname de Courtenay, meaning 'from Courtenay' (a place in Loiret, Franc▶Cale#3219 in the U.S.Short form of Caleb, the Hebrew name traditionally read as 'whole-hearted' or linked to the wor▶Clancy#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-mast▶Cleland#3262 in the U.S.Cleland is a Scottish surname pressed into use as a first name. It comes from the lands of Clel▶Cainan#3270 in the U.S.Form of Kenan, a patriarch in the genealogies of Genesis and Luke; traditionally glossed 'posse▶Carlisle#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 M▶Creedence#3274 in the U.S.Variant of credence, 'belief, trust', from Latin credere, 'to believe' — in the spelling of Cre▶Caelan#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 Clark▶Claude#3332 in the U.S.French form of Latin Claudius, a great Roman clan name traditionally derived from claudus, 'lam▶Connell#3393 in the U.S.From Irish Conall — traditionally 'strong as a wolf' (con, 'wolf/hound', plus a strength elemen▶Carthel#3417 in the U.S.Carthel is a scarce early-twentieth-century American name, most common in the rural South, that▶Caeden#3459 in the U.S.Variant of Caden, traced by some to the Irish surname McCadden ('son of Cadán') and by others t▶Callaghan#3460 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Ceallacháin, 'descendant of Cellachán' — a king of Munster whose name is variously▶Cheskel#3461 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel) — 'God strengthens' — used in Hasidic communities▶Charlee#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 ac▶Chayse#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 f▶Conall#3610 in the U.S.From Irish/Gaelic Conall — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a 'strong' element — 'strong wolf, mighty ho▶