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
Carmyn#3730 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Carmen — from Hebrew karmel, 'garden, orchard', or Latin carmen, 'song'; routesCallyn#3789 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cal- opening (Callan/caol, 'slender') to the -lyn ending; no single fiCorrine#3845 in the U.S.Spelling of Corinne/Corinna — from Greek kore, 'maiden, young woman'Cameryn#3917 in the U.S.Feminine -yn spelling of Cameron, the Scottish clan name from Gaelic cam sron, 'crooked nose'Celena#3918 in the U.S.C-spelling of Selena/Selene — from Greek Selene, 'the moon' (the Greek moon goddess)Chavy#3919 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form of Chava — Hebrew Chavah, 'life', the first woman (Eve)Cohen#3920 in the U.S.From the Jewish surname Cohen — from Hebrew kohen, 'a priest' (a descendant of the priestly linCorina#3921 in the U.S.MaidenCristal#3922 in the U.S.crystalCristel#3923 in the U.S.German pet form of Christiane, meaning 'follower of Christ'Calayah#3996 in the U.S.Modern coined name; possibly blending Cala (harbour, beautiful) with the Hebrew theophoric suffChizaram#3997 in the U.S.From Igbo Chizaram, 'God answered me; God has answered my prayer'Cozette#3998 in the U.S.Z-spelling of Cosette — a French pet name, 'little thing/darling' (possibly from Cosima/NicoletCairo#4085 in the U.S.From Arabic al-Qahira, 'the victorious' — Egypt's capital, named for Mars the conqueror; here fCarlotta#4086 in the U.S.Free woman; Italian feminine form of Charles, from Germanic karl, 'free man'Chase#4087 in the U.S.Hunter, huntsman; from an English surname for a hunter, from Old French chacier, 'to chase'Chole#4088 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Chloe — Greek 'green shoot, young growth', an epithet of DemeterCoralynn#4089 in the U.S.Blend of Coral (or Cora, 'maiden') with the -lynn ending — sea-coral and maiden echoesCami#4189 in the U.S.Young ceremonial attendant; pet form of Camila and Camille, from Latin CamillusChapel#4190 in the U.S.From the word chapel — 'a small place of worship' (from Latin cappella, 'a little cloak', afterChristy#4191 in the U.S.Pet form of Christine and Christina, from Latin Christiana, 'follower of Christ'Ciela#4192 in the U.S.Modern feminine coinage on Spanish/Italian cielo, 'sky, heaven' — Latin caelumConstanza#4193 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Constance — from Latin constantia, 'constancy, steadfastness, perseveraCorinna#4194 in the U.S.From Greek Korinna, a diminutive of kore, 'maiden' — the name of an ancient poetCrosby#4195 in the U.S.From Old Norse kross-byr, 'village with crosses' — an English surname with crooner-cool, here fClarabelle#4281 in the U.S.Blend of Clara — Latin 'bright, clear' — with French belle, 'beautiful'Corrie#4282 in the U.S.Pet form of Cora ('maiden', from Greek kore) — also the Scottish corrie, a mountain hollowCaleah#4374 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Ca- opening with Leah ('weary; tender; delicate', Hebrew); no single fiCarys#4375 in the U.S.From Welsh caru, 'to love' — 'love, beloved'Cheryl#4376 in the U.S.20th-century blend of Cherie ('darling') with the -yl of Beryl — 'beloved', mid-century belovedCovie#4428 in the U.S.A short modern name with no documented source. It echoes the English word cove (a small shelterCailee#4471 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kaylee/Kayleigh (a Kay- + -lee blend, sometimes linked to Irish caol, 'sCerenity#4472 in the U.S.C-spelling of Serenity — from Latin serenus, 'calm, peaceful, clear' — a modern virtue nameCiella#4473 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing the French ciel, 'sky', and Stella/Ella; no single fixed root; roCoast#4474 in the U.S.From the English word coast, 'the seashore; the edge of the land by the sea' (from Latin costa,Camari#4574 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -ari sound family (Amari, Kamari); no single fixed rootCamiyah#4575 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Cami- sound (echoing Camila, 'young attendant') to the melodic -iyahCandy#4576 in the U.S.Pet form of Candace — the royal title of ancient Kush, 'queen mother' — and the sweet word itseCarsen#4577 in the U.S.-en spelling of Carson — a Scottish/Irish surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dweller' or from Cayla#4578 in the U.S.C-spelling of Kayla — read as Hebrew kelilah, 'crown', or via Katherine's 'pure'Chasity#4579 in the U.S.Spelling of Chastity — from Latin castitas, 'purity, chastity' — a virtue-nameCalina#4678 in the U.S.From Slavic Kalina, 'the viburnum/snowball-tree berry'; also a Catalina/Katherine echo, 'pure';Caterina#4679 in the U.S.Italian form of Catherine — Greek katharos, 'pure'Clair#4680 in the U.S.Spelling of Claire — from Latin clarus, 'clear, bright, famous'Colbi#4681 in the U.S.A spelling of Colby — from the Old Norse, 'the coal/dark settlement' (Koli, 'coal/dark', + by, Coralee#4682 in the U.S.Compound of Cora ('maiden', Greek; or coral) and Lee ('meadow, clearing'); routes layeredCambry#4788 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Cambria (the Latin name for Wales) and a Cam- + -bry blend; roCandelaria#4789 in the U.S.From Spanish Candelaria — 'Candlemas; the candles' (a title of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of CanChimamanda#4790 in the U.S.From Igbo Chimamanda, 'my God/personal spirit (chi) will never fall/fail'Ciel#4791 in the U.S.From French ciel, 'the sky, heaven' (from Latin caelum)Circe#4792 in the U.S.From Greek Kirke — possibly 'bird, hawk', or 'to secure/bind'; the enchantress goddess of GreekCrimson#4793 in the U.S.From the English word crimson, a deep red — ultimately from Arabic qirmiz, the kermes insect dyCaylani#4899 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cay-/Kai sound to the -lani ending ('heaven'); no single fixed rootCayleigh#4900 in the U.S.Spelling of Kayleigh — linked to the Gaelic ceilidh, 'a festive gathering/dance', or 'slender';Christian#4901 in the U.S.From Latin Christianus, 'a Christian, follower of Christ' (from Greek Christos, 'anointed'); heChyna#4902 in the U.S.A spelling of China — from the country name (via the Qin dynasty) and 'fine porcelain china'; rCarmel#5004 in the U.S.From Hebrew karmel, 'garden, orchard; fruitful field' — Mount Carmel; here for girlsCing#5005 in the U.S.From Zomi/Chin (Myanmar) — a common name element, often glossed 'lord, honored, blessed'; meaniCitlalli#5006 in the U.S.From Nahuatl citlalli, 'a star'Calianna#5123 in the U.S.Blend of Cali (Greek kallos, 'beauty') with Anna (Hebrew 'grace'); construction modernCalli#5124 in the U.S.Pet form of Calliope/Callista — from Greek kallos, 'beauty' — 'beautiful, most beautiful'Candice#5125 in the U.S.From Candace — the dynastic title of the queens of ancient Kush (Nubia/Ethiopia); meaning possiCharisma#5126 in the U.S.From Greek charisma, 'gift of grace, divine favor' — magnetic charm and appealClio#5127 in the U.S.From Greek Kleio, 'to celebrate, to make famous, to glorify' (from kleos, 'glory, fame') — the Collier#5128 in the U.S.From an English occupational surname — Collier, 'a coal miner or charcoal maker'; here for girlCovey#5129 in the U.S.Variously the English word covey, 'a brood/flock of birds', and an Irish surname (Mac CobhthaigCalanthe#5224 in the U.S.Beautiful flowerCaelyn#5272 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Cae- opening (echoing Cael, 'slender', and Kay/Katherine, 'pure') with Cailani#5273 in the U.S.A spelling of Kailani — from Hawaiian kai, 'the sea', plus lani, 'sky; heaven'; 'sea and sky'Caisley#5274 in the U.S.A modern name with a Cais- opening and the -ley ending (echoing Paisley, Kinsley); no single fiCaoimhe#5275 in the U.S.From the Irish caomh, 'gentle; beautiful; precious; kind'Caydence#5276 in the U.S.Cay- spelling of Cadence — from Latin cadentia, 'a falling; rhythm, flow'Copelyn#5277 in the U.S.A modern name joining Cope (echoing Copeland, 'bought land') with the -lyn ending ('a lake'); nCorey#5278 in the U.S.From a surname, variously the Irish O Comhraidhe and the Norse Kori; linked to senses 'a hollowCalloway#5439 in the U.S.From the surname Calloway — a form of Galloway, from a Scottish region, 'the land of the strangCatalyna#5440 in the U.S.-yna spelling of Catalina — the Spanish form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure'Cesia#5441 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive variant of Cecilia, ultimately from Latin caecus meaning blind, though populChevy#5442 in the U.S.From Chevy — linked to the Cheviot Hills/'Chevy Chase' (a famous border hunt/skirmish); also a Ciani#5443 in the U.S.A modern name echoing 'cyan' (sky-blue) and Gianni/Cianni ('God is gracious', Italian); no singCopelynn#5444 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cope- sound (echoing Copeland, 'bought land', and Copley) to the -lynnCarmelina#5590 in the U.S.A diminutive of Carmela — from Hebrew karmel, 'a garden, an orchard, a vineyard' (Mount Carmel)Carrigan#5591 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Corrigan/O Corragain — variously 'a little spear' and 'a little rock/poiCecile#5592 in the U.S.The French form of Cecilia — from Latin Caecilia, 'blind' (caecus); St Cecilia, the patron sainChance#5593 in the U.S.From the word chance — Old French cheance, 'fortune, luck, a fortunate happening' (from Latin cCody#5594 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O'Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of the helpful one'; here for girlsCorie#5595 in the U.S.A spelling of Corey/Cory — from a surname, variously Irish and Norse, linked to 'a hollow; a raCana#5754 in the U.S.From the biblical place Cana — from Hebrew qaneh, 'a reed; a place of reeds' (Cana of Galilee, Catalea#5755 in the U.S.A modern name from the cattleya orchid (named for the botanist William Cattley); also echoes CaChloee#5756 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Chloe — from Greek chloe, 'a young green shoot; verdant, blooming' (a title of Choyce#5757 in the U.S.Spelling of Choice — from Old French chois, 'a choice; the select, the best, the chosen'; here Clarisa#5758 in the U.S.A spelling of Clarissa — from the Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous; illustrious'Clarisse#5759 in the U.S.French form of Clarissa/Clarice — an elaboration of Clara, from Latin clarus, 'bright, clear, fCree#5760 in the U.S.From the Cree — a major Indigenous people of Canada (from French Cris, a shortening of KristineCyan#5761 in the U.S.From the word cyan — from Greek kyanos, 'a dark blue; a greenish-blue color'; a color word-nameCaliah#5956 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Kaliyah/Calia and an elaboration of Cali ('the most beauCamora#5957 in the U.S.Modern coinage with a Ca- opening and -mora ending (echoing Kamora/Kamaria, 'moonlight'); no siCataleia#5958 in the U.S.An -eia spelling of Cataleya/Catalea — from the cattleya orchid (named for the botanist WilliamCevyn#5959 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Kevin ('handsome; gentle', Irish) and 'seven'; here for girls; no single Chanelle#5960 in the U.S.Elaborated spelling of Chanel — from French chanel, 'a channel, a canal, a pipe' (an occupationClea#5961 in the U.S.A short form of Cleopatra/Clea — from Greek kleos, 'glory, fame' (Cleopatra, 'glory of the fathCireya#5971 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Cira/Sira ('a lady, a mistress', from Latin/Greek) with a -eya ending; noCalah#6164 in the U.S.A modern name, variously linked to Arabic qala/cala ('castle; fortress') and used as a spelling
Boy Names
Champion#3772 in the U.S.Origin uncertainChapman#3773 in the U.S.From an English surname — Old English ceapman, 'a merchant, trader, peddler'Creighton#3774 in the U.S.From the Scottish place/surname Crichton — 'border/rock settlement' readings — university-famouCyncere#3775 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic respelling of the English word sincere, meaning genuine, honest, andCelestino#3860 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Celestine — from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly, of the sky'Chayse#3861 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Chase — from Old French chacier, 'to hunt, pursue' — an occupational name Coltyn#3862 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Colton — from Old English, 'the coal town' or 'Cola's town/colt settlement'; roCreedence#3863 in the U.S.Variant of credence, 'belief, trust', from Latin credere, 'to believe' — in the spelling of CreCiel#3966 in the U.S.From French ciel, 'sky, heaven' (Latin caelum) — a celestial word-nameCj#3967 in the U.S.From the initials C.J. — typically Charles Junior or C-J name pairs — given outrightCortland#3968 in the U.S.From an English/Dutch surname/place-name — 'the court's land' or 'short land' (Dutch kort, 'shoCalahan#4063 in the U.S.A spelling of Callahan — from the Irish O Ceallachain, 'a descendant of Ceallachan' (variously Cincere#4064 in the U.S.From the word sincere — Latin sincerus, 'pure, genuine, honest' — a modern virtue word-name, C-Chadwick#4153 in the U.S.From an English surname/place-name — 'Chad's dairy farm or settlement' (Old English wic, 'farm,Champ#4154 in the U.S.Clip of champion — Latin campio, 'field-fighter' — the victory nickname given outrightCyan#4155 in the U.S.Dark blue; blue-greenCamp#4270 in the U.S.From the word/surname camp — from Latin campus, 'a field, a level open space'; also a short forCanelo#4271 in the U.S.From Spanish canelo, 'cinnamon-colored' — boxer Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez's red-haired nickname turCarsten#4272 in the U.S.Low German/Scandinavian form of Christian — from Latin Christianus, 'a Christian, follower of CChasen#4273 in the U.S.Modern -en elaboration of Chase — Old French 'to hunt' — in the Mason rhythmChip#4274 in the U.S.Nickname for Charles — Germanic karl, 'free man' — via the phrase 'chip off the old block'Coe#4275 in the U.S.From an English surname — from Middle English co, 'a jackdaw' (a small, clever crow)Cohan#4276 in the U.S.From Irish surname lines (Ó Cadháin, 'wild goose' readings) — Broadway-famous via George M. CohColden#4277 in the U.S.From the English surname Colden — from Old English, 'the cool valley' (col, 'cool') or 'the coaCorvin#4278 in the U.S.From Latin corvinus, 'of the raven; raven-like' (corvus, 'a raven'); also a form of CorwinCaidyn#4420 in the U.S.Cai-/-yn spelling of Caden — possibly Irish Cadán, 'spirit of battle', or a modern coinage; rouChancellor#4421 in the U.S.From the title chancellor — Latin cancellarius, 'secretary, official at the bar' — a high officChauncey#4422 in the U.S.Origin uncertainChayton#4423 in the U.S.From Lakota (Sioux) chetan/chaytan, 'falcon, hawk'Corwin#4424 in the U.S.From an English surname — possibly Old French cuer, 'heart' (a friend of the heart), or 'raven Cyprian#4425 in the U.S.From Latin Cyprianus, 'from Cyprus' (the Mediterranean island, sacred to Aphrodite/Venus)Calihan#4564 in the U.S.Spelling of Callahan — from Irish Ó Ceallacháin, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife/contentionCane#4565 in the U.S.A spelling variously of Kane (Irish, 'a warrior; a battle' or 'little fierce one') and Cain (HeCarlens#4566 in the U.S.A Haitian name joining Carl ('a free man', Germanic) with the Haitian -ens ending; routes layerCaspen#4567 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Casper ('a treasurer', Persian) and Caspian (the great sea) with an -en eChaz#4568 in the U.S.Origin uncertainChristofer#4569 in the U.S.Spelling of Christopher — Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ' — the saint who carried the ChrCielo#4570 in the U.S.From Spanish cielo, 'sky, heaven' — Latin caelum — endearment and firmament bothClemente#4571 in the U.S.Spanish/Italian form of Clement — from Latin clemens, 'merciful, gentle, mild'Calcifer#4730 in the U.S.A coined literary/film name (the fire-demon Calcifer in Howl's Moving Castle); echoing Lucifer,Carlito#4731 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Carlos — from Germanic karl, 'a free man' — 'little Carlos; little free mCashel#4733 in the U.S.From Irish caiseal, 'stone fort, ring-fort' (from Latin castellum, 'castle'); the famous Rock oCastor#4734 in the U.S.From Greek Kastor, variously 'a beaver' and 'one who excels / shines' — one of the Gemini twinsClovis#4735 in the U.S.An early Frankish form of Louis (Chlodovech) — from Germanic, 'famous warrior; famous in battleCobe#4736 in the U.S.Short form/spelling of Coby (from Jacob, Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'); also a spelling of KobeConstantino#4737 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Constantine — from Latin Constantinus, 'steadfast, constant, firm'Cord#4738 in the U.S.Short form of Cordell ('a cord-maker') or Conrad ('bold counsel'); also the word 'cord' (a ropeCalixto#4885 in the U.S.Spanish form of Callistus/Calixtus — from Greek kallistos, 'most beautiful' (also linked to LatCalogero#4886 in the U.S.Italian form of Calogerus — from Greek kalos, 'beautiful', plus geras/geron, 'old age, elder' —Calvary#4887 in the U.S.From Calvary — the hill where Jesus was crucified (Golgotha), from the Latin calvaria, 'a skullCarlyle#4888 in the U.S.From the surname Carlyle — from the city of Carlisle, 'the fortified town of Luel' (Brittonic cCaspar#4889 in the U.S.From the Persian/Chaldean Gaspar, 'a treasurer; the keeper of the treasure' (linked to ganzabarCheikh#4890 in the U.S.From Arabic shaykh, 'elder, chief, religious leader' — a revered title and name in West AfricaCruzito#4891 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Cruz — from Latin crux, 'a cross' — 'little cross'Cyair#4892 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing Zaire and Zyaire; no single fixed root; routes uncertainCashius#5067 in the U.S.Cash-/-ius spelling of Cassius — from Latin Cassius, possibly 'hollow, empty, vain'; with a 'CaCass#5068 in the U.S.Short form of Cassius ('hollow, vain', Latin; origin uncertain) or Cassidy ('curly-haired', IriCayman#5069 in the U.S.From the word caiman — from a Carib/Taino word for 'a crocodile/caiman'; also the Cayman IslandCephas#5070 in the U.S.From the Aramaic kepha, 'a rock; a stone' — the name Jesus gave to the apostle Peter (rendered Charlee#5071 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Charlie — pet form of Charles, from Germanic 'free man'Christiano#5072 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Christian — Latin christianus, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'Colsyn#5073 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Colson/Colton (a Col-/Nicholas sound, 'victory of the people') with a -sConall#5074 in the U.S.From Irish/Gaelic Conall — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a 'strong' element — 'strong wolf, mighty hoCrewe#5075 in the U.S.From the English/Welsh place and surname Crewe — variously 'a fish-trap; a weir' and 'a ford/crCrimson#5076 in the U.S.From the English word crimson, 'a deep rich red' — ultimately from Sanskrit krmi-ja (the insectCanton#5241 in the U.S.From the word/place canton — 'a corner; a division/district; a small territory' (from French/LaCaptain#5242 in the U.S.From the word captain — 'a leader; a chief; the head of a group' (from Latin caput, 'head'); a Cashtyn#5243 in the U.S.A modern name joining Cash ('a maker of chests/boxes', from the surname Case/Casse) with the -tCasyn#5244 in the U.S.Spelling of Cason (echoing Mason, 'a builder/stoneworker'); no single fixed rootCleo#5245 in the U.S.From Greek kleos, 'glory, fame; to celebrate, praise' — a short form of Cleon/Cleophas; here foColstyn#5246 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Colston ('Col's town', English place) and Colton ('the cCorben#5247 in the U.S.A spelling of Corbin — from Latin/French corbeau, 'a raven; a crow', hence 'raven-haired; dark'Coulson#5248 in the U.S.From the English surname Coulson — 'a son of Coll' (a pet of Nicholas, 'victory of the people')Curren#5249 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Curran/O Corrain, variously 'a descendant of Corran (a spear/dagger)' anCamarion#5428 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining a Cam- element with the -arion ending (echoing Camari and DemarioCamillo#5429 in the U.S.Italian form of Camillus — from Latin camillus, 'a young attendant at a religious ceremony, a nCastle#5430 in the U.S.From the word castle — Latin castellum, 'fortress, stronghold' — a word and surname nameCelso#5431 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Celsus — from Latin celsus, 'high, lofty, elevated; tall'Crispin#5432 in the U.S.From Latin Crispinus, from crispus, 'curly; curly-haired'Caladin#5650 in the U.S.A modern coinage (best known as Kaladin, hero of the Stormlight Archive); echoes Caledon/CaradiCashmir#5651 in the U.S.A spelling of Casimir — from the Slavic kazi, 'to destroy/proclaim', + mir, 'peace; world' — vaCharly#5652 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Charlie, diminutive of Charles, from Old High German Karl meaning 'free manCosimo#5654 in the U.S.Italian form of Cosmas — from Greek kosmos, 'order, beauty; the universe, the world'Cowen#5655 in the U.S.A spelling of Cowan — from a Scottish/Irish surname, variously 'a (dry-stane) mason/smith' and Cypher#5656 in the U.S.From the word cypher/cipher — from Arabic sifr, 'zero, empty' — 'a secret code; a zero; a monogCaldwell#5897 in the U.S.From the English surname Caldwell — from Old English cald, 'cold', plus wella, 'a well, a sprinCaleo#5898 in the U.S.Variously from the Latin caleo ('to be warm; to glow; to burn') and a modern blend of Cal-/CaleCali#5899 in the U.S.A modern short name, variously echoing Calvin ('bald; little Cal') and California; used for botCaston#5900 in the U.S.A modern surname/coined name, echoing the surname Caston and the French Gaston ('from Gascony; Cevyn#5901 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Kevin ('handsome; gentle', Irish) and 'seven'; no single fixed root; routCharlton#5902 in the U.S.An English surname/place — from the Old English ceorl, 'a free peasant/churl', + tun, 'a settleChief#5903 in the U.S.From the English word chief — Latin caput, 'head' — a leader; an empowering word-nameChoice#5904 in the U.S.From the English word choice, 'a choice; a selection; of the finest quality; the chosen one' — Chrome#5905 in the U.S.From the word chrome — from Greek chroma, 'colour' — a bright, shiny metal (chromium); a bold mClover#5906 in the U.S.From the word clover — the three-leafed plant (Old English clafre); a symbol of luck; a botanicCorvus#5907 in the U.S.From Latin corvus, 'a raven; a crow' — also the name of a small constellation; a word/celestialCredence#5908 in the U.S.From the word credence — from Latin credentia, 'belief, trust' (from credere, 'to believe') — 'Cylis#5909 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing Silas ('of the forest') and Cyrus; no single fixed root; routes u