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
Colton#12413 in the U.S.From the English place/surname Colton, 'coal town' or 'settlement of a man named Cola.' OverwheCulture#12416 in the U.S.The English word culture (from Latin cultura, 'a tending, cultivation'), used directly as a namCrescent#12427 in the U.S.From Latin crescens, 'growing, increasing' - the same root as English increase and crescendo. ICecilie#12506 in the U.S.A Danish and Norwegian form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius (traditionally reaCerina#12508 in the U.S.A c-spelling of Serena, from Latin serenus, 'clear, calm, untroubled' - the root of English serClaris#12523 in the U.S.Claris is a short form of Clarice or Clarissa, from the Latin 'clarus' ('bright, clear, famous'Cabrini#12685 in the U.S.From the Italian surname Cabrini, carried in honor of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first UCorin#12735 in the U.S.Corin is the name of the old shepherd in Shakespeare's As You Like It, drawn from pastoral tradCristi#12744 in the U.S.Cristi is a spelling of Christy, a short form of Christina or Christine, from the Latin for 'foCelestte#13022 in the U.S.A respelling of Celeste, from the Latin caelestis, 'heavenly; of the sky.' A serene, classic naChumani#13024 in the U.S.dewdropsCyaira#13324 in the U.S.A modern American respelling that echoes Ciara and Sierra; no single fixed meaning. Routes unceCamillia#13518 in the U.S.A spelling blending Camellia (the flower, named for botanist Georg Kamel) with Camilla, from thCarmilla#13528 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Carmel/Carmen — variously 'a garden; an orchard' (Hebrew karmel) and 'a songCarmin#13529 in the U.S.Carmin is a variant of Carmine, the deep crimson pigment (from Arabic/Latin roots via French caCasie#13533 in the U.S.A spelling of Casey, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful,' and sometimes aCatie#13537 in the U.S.A spelling of Katie, a pet form of Catherine/Katherine, from the Greek associated with 'pure.' Caylen#13538 in the U.S.A modern given name in the Kaylin/Kaylen family, blending a Kay- element with a -len/-lyn endinCharliee#13550 in the U.S.A spelling of Charlie — a pet form of Charles/Charlotte, from the Germanic karl, 'a free man; fCharline#13552 in the U.S.A French feminine of Charles/Charlin, from the Germanic karl, 'free man'; understood as 'free wCheri#13555 in the U.S.From the French cherie, 'dear; darling; beloved' (from cher, 'dear'); a tender term-of-endearmeCherokee#13556 in the U.S.From the name of the Cherokee — a Native American people of the southeastern U.S. (their own naCiin#13561 in the U.S.A rare given name of uncertain origin (possibly Southeast Asian, such as Zomi/Chin), with no weCira#13562 in the U.S.An Italian/Spanish feminine of Cyrus/Cyrenius — variously 'lord', 'sun', and 'throne' (from theClary#13566 in the U.S.A pet form of Clarissa/Clara — from Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous'; also the name of an Coletta#13570 in the U.S.An Italian diminutive of Nicola/Nicole (via Colette), from the Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the Collin#13572 in the U.S.Collin is a variant of Colin, a medieval pet form of Nicholas ('victory of the people'), also lCoumba#13580 in the U.S.A traditional Wolof/Serer (Senegalese) name — a feminine form of Kumba, given by birth order/trCyrilla#13596 in the U.S.A feminine form of Cyril, from the Greek Kyrillos, 'lordly; masterful' (from kyrios, 'lord'). ACade#13739 in the U.S.From the English surname Cade, variously explained as a nickname from a word for a cask or barrCaely#13740 in the U.S.A modern respelling in the Kaylee/Kayleigh family — sometimes traced to the Irish Caoilfhionn (Caiah#13741 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Kaia/Caia, a short vowel-soft name read variously as Hawaiian kai ('the Caiani#13742 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining the Kai sound to the melodic -ani ending heard in Leilani andCaisyn#13743 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, taking the Cason/Kason sound (itself a surname name) and finishing iCalais#13744 in the U.S.From Calais, the French port on the Strait of Dover — a place name of ancient Gaulish root whosCalaiya#13745 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, joining the Cali sound to the flowing -aiya ending popularized by AaCaleya#13746 in the U.S.A modern American coinage in the Kaleya/Calia group, built from the Cal- sound and a soft -eya Calilah#13747 in the U.S.A spelling of the Arabic Kalila (Khalila), 'beloved; dear friend; sweetheart' — the feminine ofCallisto#13748 in the U.S.From the Greek kallistos, 'most beautiful' (from kalos, 'beautiful'); a nymph loved by Zeus andCalyn#13749 in the U.S.A trimmed modern spelling of Kaylin/Caitlin, names that trace loosely to Caitlin (from CatherinCamie#13750 in the U.S.A pet form of Camille or Camilla, from the Latin camillus/camilla — a young attendant at a reliCamily#13751 in the U.S.A modern blend, most naturally read as Camila crossed with Emily — the Latin camilla ('young riCamina#13752 in the U.S.Read either from the Spanish camina ('she walks') and camino ('path; way'), or as a variant of Cammy#13753 in the U.S.A pet form of Camille, Camilla or Cameron. The Latin camilla names a young attendant at a religCamoni#13754 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, joining the Cam- of Camille and Camryn to the melodic -oni ending heCamrie#13755 in the U.S.A modern coinage, most naturally a trimmed Camryn — itself from the Scottish surname Cameron, tCamyra#13756 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, blending the Cam- opening with Myra or Amira. Families differ on theCanary#13757 in the U.S.The English word for the small yellow songbird, itself named for the Canary Islands — which theCannon#13758 in the U.S.From the English surname Cannon, which comes from 'canon,' a cleric attached to a cathedral, anCaralena#13759 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Cara — Italian for 'beloved' (also Irish cara, 'friend') — to Lena, itseCarisma#13760 in the U.S.A respelling of 'charisma,' from the Greek kharisma, 'a gift; grace freely given' — the same roCariyah#13761 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, joining the Cara/Cari sound to the -iyah ending heard in Aaliyah andCarlina#13762 in the U.S.An Italian and Spanish diminutive of Carla, feminine of Carl/Charles, from the Germanic karl — Carmine#13762 in the U.S.As a girl's name Carmine reads as the deep crimson pigment (from Arabic/Latin roots tied to kerCarliyah#13763 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, joining Carly (from Carla/Charles, Germanic 'free man') to the -iyahCarmi#13764 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Karmi, 'my vineyard' — a biblical name borne by a son of Reuben and by a man ofCarmila#13765 in the U.S.A variant of Carmela/Carmella, from the Hebrew karmel — 'garden; orchard; vineyard' — the name Carolyne#13766 in the U.S.A spelling of Caroline, the French feminine of Charles, from the Germanic karl — 'free man' or Carrera#13767 in the U.S.From the Spanish carrera, 'race; run; career; roadway' — also a common surname. Most American eCaselynn#13768 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining Case — an English surname, from a word for a box-maker or a NCassady#13769 in the U.S.A spelling of Cassidy, from the Irish surname O Caiside, traditionally explained from cas, 'curCaydee#13769 in the U.S.A respelling of Cadie/Cady or Katie — read as a short form of Katherine ('pure') or as a Cady sCassidee#13770 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Cassidy, from the Irish surname O Caiside, from cas, 'curly' — hence 'cuCataleah#13771 in the U.S.A modern coinage in the Cataleya family — a name popularized by the film Colombiana and taken fCatelina#13772 in the U.S.A spelling of Catalina, the Spanish form of Katherine — a Greek-rooted name traditionally read Caya#13773 in the U.S.A short modern name, read either as a spelling of Kaia/Caia — feminine of the Roman Caius, a naCayenne#13774 in the U.S.From cayenne pepper, whose name reaches back through French to a Tupi word for the chili (kyynhCaylei#13775 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh — a name variously traced to the Irish Caoilfhionn ('sleCerena#13775 in the U.S.A respelling of Serena, from the Latin serenus, 'calm; clear; serene.' A tranquil, graceful claCelaya#13776 in the U.S.From the Basque surname Zelaia (Spanish Celaya), built on zelai, 'field; meadow' — and the nameCelenia#13777 in the U.S.A Spanish-flavored elaboration of Celina/Selena, names tied to the Greek Selene, goddess of theCelesta#13778 in the U.S.From the Latin caelestis, 'heavenly; of the sky' — a sister form to Celeste and Celestina. CeleCeli#13779 in the U.S.A short form of Celia, Celeste or Celina, names from the Latin caelum/caelestis, 'sky; heavenlyChara#13779 in the U.S.From the Greek chara, 'joy; gladness; delight.' Also the name of a star in the constellation CaCelie#13780 in the U.S.A pet form of Celia or Cecilia, from Latin roots meaning 'heavenly' (caelestis) or from the RomCerelia#13781 in the U.S.From the Latin Cerealis, 'of Ceres' — the Roman goddess of grain and the harvest, whose name alCersei#13782 in the U.S.An invented name from George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and the TV series Game of ThChaarvi#13783 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit charvi (romanized Chaarvi), 'beautiful; graceful; lovely' — related to charu,Chaslyn#13783 in the U.S.Chaslyn reads as a modern American coinage, a Chas- sound (as in Chastity or Chase) joined to tChannel#13784 in the U.S.The English word channel, 'a waterway; a passage; a course,' from the Latin canalis. As a givenCharlott#13785 in the U.S.A spelling of Charlotte, the French feminine diminutive of Charles, from the Germanic karl — 'fCharlotterose#13786 in the U.S.A joined double name: Charlotte, the French feminine of Charles (Germanic karl, 'free man'), plCharna#13787 in the U.S.A Yiddish name from a Slavic root meaning 'black; dark' (compare Polish czarna), used for a darChaselynn#13788 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Chase — an English surname from the Norman French for 'hunt; huntsman'Chayce#13789 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Chase, an English surname from the Norman French chace, 'hunt' — a bynamChayla#13790 in the U.S.Most often a modern American coinage in the Shayla/Kayla family. It may also be read through HeChenxi#13791 in the U.S.A romanized Chinese given name (Mandarin pinyin). Its meaning depends entirely on the characterChristabelle#13791 in the U.S.A -belle spelling of Christabel, joining 'Christian' (a follower of Christ) with the Latin bellCher#13792 in the U.S.From the French cher/chere, 'dear; beloved; precious' — also a short form of Cherie or Cheryl. Chikaima#13793 in the U.S.An Igbo name from Nigeria, built on Chi ('God; personal spirit') — 'God knows,' a name of trust
Boy Names
Conlin#12412 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish surname Conlin/Conlan (from Conleth/Conlaodh), tied to senses like 'herCopelin#12416 in the U.S.A modern coined name, variously echoing Copeland ('from the bought land') and Copley; no singleCorrie#12420 in the U.S.A pet form of Cornelius ('a horn', Latin); also from the Scottish Gaelic coire, 'a corrie; a hoCriss#12424 in the U.S.A short form and respelling of Chris (from Christopher, 'bearing Christ,' or Christian). Crisp Cylan#12428 in the U.S.A modern coined name, variously echoing Kylan and Dylan; no single fixed root; routes uncertainCylo#12430 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, sleek and two-beat, echoing Silo/Milo/Kylo. No single fixed meaning;Cyree#12433 in the U.S.A modern name of uncertain origin, variously a Cy- + -ree coinage or an echo of Tyree/Cyrus; roCyxx#12436 in the U.S.A modern stylized coinage — a double-x spelling echoing 'six' (or Sixx); no traditional meaningCahari#12438 in the U.S.A modern coinage on the popular -ari sound (echoing Amari and Kahari); no single fixed meaning.Cochise#12486 in the U.S.strength of oak; having the quality of oak woodCostello#12507 in the U.S.From the surname Costello — in Ireland an anglicizing of Mac Oisdealbhaigh, and in Italy a nameChistopher#12508 in the U.S.This is the name Christopher with the first 'r' missing — a recorded misspelling, not a distincCreedance#12511 in the U.S.A respelling of Creedence, from the English 'creed; belief; trust' — famous via the band CreedeClaudius#12518 in the U.S.From the Latin Claudius, a great Roman family name generally traced to claudus, 'lame.' Borne bCasimiro#12538 in the U.S.The Spanish and Italian form of Casimir, from the Polish Kazimierz, generally 'destroyer of peaCauã#12543 in the U.S.hawk, falconCavari#12544 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Cav- opening with the -ari ending of Amari and Zamari. No single docChadwin#12548 in the U.S.A modern name that pairs Chad with a -win ending (Old English wine, 'friend'), echoing ChadwickChristoper#12561 in the U.S.This is Christopher misspelled — the 'h' is missing ('Christo-per'). It is an error-form of ChrCoastal#12571 in the U.S.From the English word coastal, 'of or near the coast; by the sea.' A breezy word-name, stated pCordale#12575 in the U.S.A modern coinage blending Cordell ('rope-maker') and Dale ('valley'); no single fixed root. RouCadell#12585 in the U.S.Cadell is a Welsh name from cad ('battle') plus a diminutive or intensive element, giving a senCaellum#12586 in the U.S.Caellum is a spelling of Caelum, Latin for 'heaven; sky' (also the name of a small constellatioCailum#12587 in the U.S.Cailum is a spelling in the Callum/Caelum family. Callum is a Scottish Gaelic name for 'dove' (Cairi#12588 in the U.S.Cairi is a modern coinage or respelling, possibly a spin on Cairo (the Egyptian city) or Kairi Caiser#12589 in the U.S.Caiser is a modern respelling of Kaiser, the German title 'emperor,' which itself descends fromCupid#12589 in the U.S.From the Latin Cupido, 'desire; passionate love' (from cupere, 'to desire'); the Roman god of lCalebe#12590 in the U.S.Calebe is the Portuguese form of Caleb, a Hebrew name traditionally read as 'dog' (a symbol of Calisto#12591 in the U.S.Calisto comes from Greek Kallistos/Callisto, 'most beautiful; fairest.' Callisto is a nymph in Callisto#12592 in the U.S.Callisto comes from Greek Kallistos, 'most beautiful; fairest.' In myth Callisto is a nymph turCalvert#12593 in the U.S.Calvert is an English occupational surname meaning 'calf-herder' (from 'calf' plus 'herd'). ItsCamaro#12594 in the U.S.Camaro is best known as the Chevrolet Camaro, a muscle car; the maker said the name meant 'frieCamauri#12595 in the U.S.Camauri is a modern coinage, a Cam-/-auri blend close in sound to Camari and Kamari. It has no Camello#12596 in the U.S.Camello is a modern coinage, reading as Camelot-adjacent or a spin on Carmelo (an Italian/SpaniCamil#12597 in the U.S.Camil is a form of Camillo/Kamil, from Latin Camillus, a word for a young attendant at religiouCamille#12598 in the U.S.Camille is a French name from Latin Camillus/Camilla, a word for a young attendant at religiousCanek#12599 in the U.S.serpent star; black serpent (can = serpent or sky, ek' = star or black) — royal title of the ItCannan#12600 in the U.S.Cannan is a spelling in the Canaan/Cannan family; Canaan is a biblical land name often read as Cap#12601 in the U.S.Cap is a short word and nickname, most often from 'captain' (a leader) or the word 'cap.' As a Capone#12602 in the U.S.Capone is an Italian surname, most famous through gangster Al Capone; as a nickname surname it Cardiff#12603 in the U.S.Cardiff is the capital city of Wales; its Welsh name (Caerdydd) is generally read as 'fort on tCari#12604 in the U.S.Cari is usually a girl's name in the U.S., a short form of Carol or Caroline; separately, kari Carwyn#12605 in the U.S.Carwyn is a Welsh name from caru ('to love') plus gwyn ('blessed; fair; white'), read as 'blessCasteel#12606 in the U.S.Casteel is a surname derived from Spanish castillo ('castle') or the region name Castile, an anCaxton#12607 in the U.S.Caxton is an English surname from a place name, likely 'Kak's farm or settlement.' It is famousCaynan#12608 in the U.S.Caynan is a modern respelling of Cainan/Kenan, a biblical name (a descendant of Adam) sometimesCayston#12609 in the U.S.Cayston is a modern coinage in the Cay-/-ston family, close in sound to Kayson and Easton. It hCeasar#12610 in the U.S.Ceasar is a spelling of Caesar, the Roman cognomen borne by Julius Caesar that became a title fCelio#12611 in the U.S.Celio is an Italian name from the Latin Caelius, a Roman family name tied to caelum, 'heaven; sCem#12612 in the U.S.Cem is a Turkish name (pronounced 'Jem'), from the Persian Jamshid, a legendary king of IranianCerulean#12613 in the U.S.Cerulean is a word name for a deep sky blue, from Latin caeruleus ('dark blue; of the sky'), itCesario#12614 in the U.S.Cesario is an Italian name derived from Caesar/Cesare (the Roman name/title for 'emperor'). It Chadrick#12615 in the U.S.Chadrick is a modern blend of Chad (an English name, possibly 'battle') and the -rick ending ('Charli#12616 in the U.S.Charli is a modern spelling of Charlie, the pet form of Charles, from a Germanic word for 'freeCharter#12617 in the U.S.Charter is a word name and occasional surname, from 'charter' — a formal grant or founding docuChaskel#12618 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Ezekiel (Yechezkel), from the Hebrew Yeḥezqel, 'God will strengthen'. Long usChasten#12619 in the U.S.A modern word-name from the English verb 'chasten' ('to refine, discipline, or make humble'), oChastin#12620 in the U.S.A modern given name, read as a respelling of the French surname Chastain (from 'chataigne', 'chChavez#12621 in the U.S.From the Spanish surname Chavez (Chávez), a patronymic linked to 'Chavo/Chava' and to place namChaynce#12622 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Chance, from the English word 'chance' ('fortune; luck'). The 'Chay-' spChaze#12623 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Chase, from the English word 'chase' ('to hunt or pursue'), originally aChazz#12624 in the U.S.A modern short form, usually a nickname for Charles (from Germanic 'ceorl', 'free man') via theCheick#12625 in the U.S.A West African (Francophone) spelling of the Arabic honorific 'Sheikh' ('chief; elder; learned Cheikhahmadou#12626 in the U.S.A West African compound of Cheikh (Sheikh, 'elder; learned leader') and Ahmadou (a Francophone Chezky#12627 in the U.S.A Yiddish affectionate form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel), from Hebrew Yeḥezqel, 'God will strengthen'Chidera#12628 in the U.S.An Igbo name meaning 'what God has written' or 'God's will' (from Chi, 'God; personal spirit', Chike#12629 in the U.S.An Igbo name meaning 'God's power' or 'the power of God' (from Chi, 'God; personal spirit', witChimeremeze#12630 in the U.S.An Igbo name meaning 'God has made me a king' (from Chi, 'God', with 'mere', 'has made', and 'eChrishon#12631 in the U.S.A modern American name built on the 'Chris-' of Christian or Christopher ('follower of Christ';Christensen#12632 in the U.S.From the Danish patronymic surname Christensen, 'son of Christen (Christian)', ultimately 'follChristo#12633 in the U.S.A short form of Christopher ('bearer of Christ') or Christos (from Greek Khristos, 'the AnointeChrisyius#12634 in the U.S.A modern coined name, an elaboration of the 'Chris-' of Christian or Christopher ('follower of Chrystian#12635 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Christian, from Latin 'Christianus', 'follower of Christ' (ultimately frChylo#12636 in the U.S.A modern coined name, read as a stylized spin on Kylo, Milo, or the Greek-rooted Chilo. Its rouCiano#12637 in the U.S.An Italian short form of names ending in '-ciano', such as Luciano ('light') or Feliciano ('lucCicero#12638 in the U.S.From the Roman cognomen Cicero, thought to derive from Latin 'cicer', 'chickpea'. Best known thCieran#12639 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish Ciaran, from 'ciar' ('dark; black') with a diminutive, meaning 'little Cilian#12640 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish Cillian, likely from 'cill' ('church') or 'ceallach' ('strife; war'), oCimani#12641 in the U.S.A modern coined name, read as a stylish blend echoing Amani (Swahili/Arabic 'peace') or the fasCinch#12642 in the U.S.A modern word-name from English 'cinch' (a saddle girth; also 'a sure thing; something easy'), Cinco#12643 in the U.S.From the Spanish word 'cinco' ('five'), used as a given name, often for a fifth child or a fiftCinsere#12644 in the U.S.A respelling of the virtue word-name Sincere, from Latin 'sincerus', 'genuine; honest; heartfelClaiborne#12645 in the U.S.From the English surname Claiborne (Clayborne), likely 'from the clay-bank brook or stream' (clClayten#12646 in the U.S.A spelling of Clayton, an English surname-name from a place name meaning 'settlement on clay laCliffton#12647 in the U.S.A spelling of Clifton, an English surname-name from a place name meaning 'settlement by the cliCoa#12648 in the U.S.A modern coined name, read as a short 'Co-' invention or a clipped form of names like Coah or CCoah#12649 in the U.S.A modern coined name, read as a 'Co-' spin echoing Noah or as an elaboration of Coa. Its route Coastyn#12650 in the U.S.A modern coined name, read as a stylized spin on 'coast' (with an Austin/Costin-style '-yn' endCobalt#12651 in the U.S.A word-name from the metallic element cobalt and its deep-blue pigment, from German 'Kobold' (aColtrane#12652 in the U.S.From the surname Coltrane (Coltran), of English/Irish origin. As a given name it usually honorsConri#12653 in the U.S.From the Irish Conrí, from 'cú' ('hound; wolf') and 'rí' ('king'), meaning 'wolf king' or 'hounConroy#12654 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Conroy (Ó Conaire / Mac Conraoi), variously read as 'wise counselor' or Constantin#12655 in the U.S.A European (French, German, Romanian) form of Constantine, from Latin 'Constantinus', 'steadfasCormack#12656 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish Cormac, likely from 'corb' ('chariot; raven') and 'mac' ('son'), often Corran#12657 in the U.S.A Scottish/Irish name, from Gaelic 'corran' ('a spear' or 'a sickle-shaped point of land'); alsCortlin#12658 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Cortland/Courtland, from a Dutch-English surname and place name meaning 'cCortney#12659 in the U.S.A spelling of Courtney, from the French place/surname Courtenay, or from 'court + nose' ('shortCoye#12660 in the U.S.A spelling of Coy, either the surname (a form of 'Coe', linked to jackdaws) or the word 'coy' (Coyer#12661 in the U.S.A modern given name, read as a surname or an elaboration of Coy with an '-er' ending. Its routeCreede#12662 in the U.S.A spelling of Creed, from the word 'creed' ('a statement of belief; faith'). Also a historic siCreu#12663 in the U.S.A modern coined name, read as a stylized spelling of Crew/Cru ('a team; a group'). Its route asCrisanto#12664 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Chrysanthus, from Greek 'khrysos' ('gold') and 'anthos' ('flower'), meaning 'Crow#12665 in the U.S.A word-name from 'crow', the clever black bird, from Old English 'crawe'. A bold nature-and-birCurtiss#12666 in the U.S.A spelling of Curtis, from Old French 'curteis', 'courteous; refined; well-bred'. Originally a Cuyler#12667 in the U.S.From the Dutch surname Cuyler (Kuyler), possibly an occupational name linked to bowl- or dish-mCyre#12668 in the U.S.A modern coined name, read as a short form of Cyrus ('lord; sun') or a spin on 'sire'. Its routCyx#12669 in the U.S.A modern coined name, read as a stylized spelling of 'six' or an echo of the Greek Ceyx (a mythCasher#12671 in the U.S.A modern coinage blending Cash and Asher (Hebrew, 'happy; blessed'); no single fixed root. RoutChananya#12683 in the U.S.The Hebrew Hananiah (Chananyah), 'the Lord is gracious,' from chanan ('to be gracious') and YahCyle#12718 in the U.S.A C- respelling of Kyle, from the Scottish Gaelic caol, 'narrow' — used of straits and narrow c