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
Chinmayi#13794 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit chinmayi, 'full of consciousness; made of pure awareness or bliss,' from chitChristyn#13795 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Kristin or Christine, from the Latin Christiana — 'a Christian; a followerCici#13796 in the U.S.A doubled-syllable pet name, most often for Cecilia (from the Roman Caecilius) or for any name Cinder#13796 in the U.S.Cinder is the English word for 'ash; a glowing ember,' used as a modern given name. It carries Cillian#13797 in the U.S.An Irish name, usually explained from ceall ('church; monastic cell') with a diminutive — 'littCiri#13798 in the U.S.Best known as the short form of Cirilla, a character in Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher novels and Citali#13799 in the U.S.A form of Citlali (Citlalli), from the Nahuatl citlalin, 'star' — a name of the Aztec and widerClaramae#13800 in the U.S.A joined double name: Clara, from the Latin clarus — 'bright; clear; famous' — plus Mae, a formClaudine#13801 in the U.S.A French diminutive of Claude, from the Roman family name Claudius — traditionally explained frClelia#13802 in the U.S.The Italian form of the Roman Cloelia, a legendary heroine who, held hostage, escaped by swimmiClove#13803 in the U.S.The English word for the aromatic spice, from the French clou and Latin clavus, 'nail' — named Colibri#13804 in the U.S.The Spanish and French word for a hummingbird (colibri), a word thought to come from a CaribbeaCleona#13805 in the U.S.A name read as an extension of Cleo (Greek kleos, 'glory; fame') and as a form of the Irish CliComfort#13805 in the U.S.A Puritan virtue name from the English word comfort, which comes through Old French from the LaConleigh#13806 in the U.S.A modern American coinage built on Conley — an Irish surname (O Conghaile) sometimes read as 'hCorianna#13806 in the U.S.Corianna is a modern compound joining Cora (Greek, 'maiden') with Anna (Hebrew, 'grace, favor')Corine#13807 in the U.S.A spelling of Corinne, the French form of the Greek Korinna — from kore, 'maiden; young girl.' Corryn#13808 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Corin or Corrin, read either through the Greek kore ('maiden,' as in CorinCaragh#13809 in the U.S.An Irish spelling of Cara, from the Irish cara ('friend') and the Italian/Latin cara ('beloved;Courtland#13809 in the U.S.From the surname and place name Courtland/Cortland — 'the land by the court or manor,' also tieCovington#13810 in the U.S.From the English place/surname Covington, 'Cofa's settlement or town.' Usually a surname or boyCris#13810 in the U.S.A short form of Cristina, Cristal or Cristian, from the Latin Christianus — 'a Christian,' behiCrosbie#13811 in the U.S.From the English and Scottish surname Crosbie/Crosby, a place name from Old Norse kross ('crossCybil#13812 in the U.S.A spelling of Sibyl, from the Greek sibylla — a prophetess of the ancient world, such as the SiCylee#13813 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, most naturally a C- restyling of Kylee/Kylie — names themselves of uCyleigh#13814 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, a C- restyling of Kyleigh/Kylee with the fashionable -leigh ending. Cylie#13815 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, a C- restyling of Kylie — a name with competing Australian and GaeliCynai#13816 in the U.S.A modern American coinage built on the -nai ending heard in Janai and Zanai, with a stylish Cy-Cymphony#13817 in the U.S.A creative respelling of Symphony (from Greek symphonia, 'a sounding together; harmony'), the mCyrah#13817 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Cyra or Kyra, read either from the Greek kyria ('lady; mistress') or as a Charlett#13836 in the U.S.A respelling of Charlotte, the French feminine of Charles, from the Germanic for 'free man' — sClairity#13858 in the U.S.Clairity is a modern respelling of the English word 'clarity' ('clearness; lucidity'), restyledChante#13952 in the U.S.From the French chante, 'sung; (she) sings' (from chanter, 'to sing'). A lyrical, musical name Cyani#13978 in the U.S.A modern name that reads as an elaboration of cyan, the blue-green colour word from Greek kyanoCharish#14169 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing the word 'cherish' ('to hold dear') and the Greek Charis ('grace; kindChaviva#14175 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Chaviva (Haviva), 'beloved; dearly loved.' A warm, affectionate name in Hebrew Chinenye#14517 in the U.S.From the Igbo Chinenye, built on Chi (the personal God) and 'nye' (to give), meaning 'God givesClairabelle#14525 in the U.S.Clairabelle is a modern compound joining Claire or Clara (Latin 'clara,' 'bright, clear') with Chinelo#14898 in the U.S.From the Igbo Chinelo, a shortening of Chinelotan_style prayer-names built on Chi (the personalCadie#15353 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a short form of Cadence ('rhythm; a musical fall', from the Latin cadeCaitriona#15355 in the U.S.The Irish (Gaelic) form of Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally read as 'pure.' Caloni#15360 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, layering a Cal- prefix with the -oni ending seen in names like KehlaCarlene#15373 in the U.S.A feminine form of Carl/Charles — from the Germanic, 'a free man/woman'Carlynn#15375 in the U.S.A modern given name in the Carolyn/Carlin family, from the Germanic karl, 'free man/woman', witCarolann#15377 in the U.S.A combo of Carol (from Charles, 'free man,' also 'song of joy') and Ann (from Hannah, 'grace; fCashmere#15379 in the U.S.From the English word cashmere, 'the fine soft wool' — named for the Kashmir region where the gCaycee#15385 in the U.S.Caycee is a modern respelling of Casey or Kacie, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, tied to aCedra#15387 in the U.S.Variously from the Arabic sidra, 'a lote tree' (a blessed tree in Islamic tradition), and the LCelani#15388 in the U.S.A modern coinage sounding near Celine ('heaven; sky') and Kehlani, with a soft -ani ending. No Celes#15389 in the U.S.A short form of Celeste/Celestine — from Latin caelestis, 'heavenly; of the sky'; also a video-Cennet#15394 in the U.S.From Turkish cennet (Arabic jannah), 'paradise; heaven; a garden' — the heavenly garden in IslaChrome#15417 in the U.S.A modern word name from chrome (the bright metal; a shiny finish), ultimately from the Greek chChrysanthemum#15418 in the U.S.From the Greek chrysos, 'gold', + anthemon, 'a flower', hence 'a golden flower' (the chrysantheCloey#15428 in the U.S.A spelling of Chloe, from the Greek Khloe, 'young green shoot; blooming; verdant' - an epithet Concepcion#15431 in the U.S.From the Spanish Concepción, 'conception,' a devotional Marian name honoring the Immaculate ConCortlynn#15436 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, pairing a Court- prefix (as in Courtney) with the fashionable -lynn Crue#15441 in the U.S.A spelling of Crew — from the word crew, 'a band; a company; a team'; more often a boys' name; Carah#15571 in the U.S.A respelling of Cara, from the Italian/Latin cara ('beloved; dear') and the Irish cara ('friendCharliemae#15604 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Charlie (a pet form of Charles/Charlotte, 'free man') and Mae (a form of MarChavah#15610 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Chava (Chavah), 'life' — the Hebrew name of Eve, understood in the Bible as theCalena#15611 in the U.S.A modern spelling with no single documented route. It sits near Spanish-flavoured names such asCaliann#15613 in the U.S.A modern compound joining Cali (a short form of Calista/California, or Greek kallos, 'beauty') Callieann#15617 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Callie (from Greek kallos, 'beauty') and Ann ('grace; favor'), written as onCalluna#15618 in the U.S.From Calluna, the Latin botanical genus name of heather (from Greek kallynein, 'to sweep; to beCamiri#15624 in the U.S.A modern coinage with a soft, current sound; it also matches Camiri, a town in Bolivia. As a giCanela#15627 in the U.S.From the Spanish canela, 'cinnamon' — a warm, spice word-name, also used affectionately for a wCarlita#15634 in the U.S.A Spanish diminutive of Carla — the feminine of Carlos/Charles, from the Germanic for 'free manCarsynn#15639 in the U.S.A respelling of Carson, a Scottish/English surname read as 'son of Carr' (a marsh dweller) or fCason#15640 in the U.S.From the surname Cason, read as 'son of Cass/Cassandra' or from an English place name. OverwhelCatalayah#15644 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing the Cattleya orchid and Catalina. As spelled here it has no single fixCerai#15653 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing the Welsh Cerys ('love') and the Hebrew Sarai ('princess'). As spelledChaithra#15655 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Chaitra, the first month of the Hindu lunar calendar (spring), tied to the stCadance#15665 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Cadence, the English musical word for the rhythmic flow of sound, from LChasidy#15666 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Chastity, an English virtue name from Latin castitas, 'purity.' The spelChasya#15669 in the U.S.From the Hebrew, 'protected by the Lord; sheltered by God' — a warm devotional name, familiar iCaiomi#15670 in the U.S.A modern name with no recorded etymology. It echoes Naomi in its ending and the Irish-looking CCaiyah#15671 in the U.S.A modern respelling standing beside Kaia and Kaiya. Those names themselves have several possiblCaley#15672 in the U.S.A spelling in the Kayley/Kayleigh family, variously linked to an Irish surname (Mac Caolaidhe) Caleyah#15673 in the U.S.A modern coinage with no documented etymology. It rhymes with Kaliyah, Maleah and Aaliyah, and Chleo#15673 in the U.S.Chleo reads as a modern respelling blending Chloe (Greek, 'green shoot; blooming') and Cleo (frCalliah#15677 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Callie (from Greek kallos, 'beauty') and Kaliyah. As spelled here it hCallum#15678 in the U.S.From the Latin columba, 'dove,' by way of Saint Columba — a Scottish and Irish classic. It is oChyann#15678 in the U.S.Chyann is a modern respelling of Cheyenne, the name of a Native American people and of a WyominCalvin#15679 in the U.S.From a French surname built on Latin calvus, 'bald' - so 'little bald one.' It became a given nCamyah#15682 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Camila ('young ceremonial attendant') and Mariah, with a soft -yah endCailah#15686 in the U.S.A respelling of Kayla or Caila — names read variously as a Katherine/Michaela echo ('pure'; 'whClarabella#15686 in the U.S.A compound of two Latin-rooted names: Clara, from clarus, 'bright, clear, famous,' and Bella, fCarolena#15687 in the U.S.A fuller, softer form of Carolina and Caroline, both feminine elaborations of Charles — GermaniClemence#15689 in the U.S.The French form of Clementia, from Latin clementia, 'mercy, mildness, gentleness' — the same roColbee#15691 in the U.S.A spelling of Colby, an English surname from Old Norse, usually read as 'dark settlement' or 'cCatharina#15693 in the U.S.A genuine Dutch, German and Scandinavian form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine. Long assCollie#15693 in the U.S.Collie reads as a pet form of Colleen ('girl' in Irish) or Nicole, and also shares its look witCalliana#15695 in the U.S.A modern coinage pairing Callie (from Greek kallos, 'beauty') with the flowing -iana ending, akCayley#15696 in the U.S.A modern given-name spelling in the large Kaylee/Kayleigh family, whose exact origins are debatCoralyne#15697 in the U.S.Coralyne reads as a spelling of Coraline or Coralie, names tied to 'coral' (the sea gem) and toCeleya#15698 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Celia ('heavenly') and Selah, with a soft -eya ending. No single fixedCoryn#15702 in the U.S.A short spelling of Corinne/Corinna, from the Greek kore ('maiden; young woman'). A crisp, vintCrisbel#15705 in the U.S.A modern Latina coinage joining Cris (from Cristina/Cristobal, 'follower of Christ') with the -Charlea#15707 in the U.S.A -lea spelling of Charlie/Charley, a pet form of Charlotte/Charles, from a Germanic root for 'Charlieann#15708 in the U.S.A joined double name pairing Charlie (from Charles, 'free man') with Ann ('grace; favor'). A hoCharlynn#15709 in the U.S.A mid-century American blend joining Char - short for Charlotte or Charlene, ultimately from GeCaridad#15710 in the U.S.From the Spanish caridad, 'charity; love' — a devotional name tied to Nuestra Senora de la CariCharny#15710 in the U.S.Charny has no settled etymology. It echoes the Yiddish name Charna ('dark, dark-haired', from aChosynn#15720 in the U.S.Chosynn reads as a modern American coinage, most likely a decorative respelling of the English Chrishell#15722 in the U.S.Chrishell is a modern American coinage joining a Chris- opening (as in Christine or Christina) Christella#15725 in the U.S.Christella joins the Christ- element (as in Christina, Christine) to the -ella ending of StellaCeliana#15726 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Celia — from Latin Caelia, tied to caelum, 'heaven' — with Ana, 'grace'.Christianna#15726 in the U.S.Christianna is an elaborated spelling of Christiana, the feminine of Christian, from Latin chriCionna#15732 in the U.S.A modern spelling with no single documented route. It sits near the Irish Sionna, a name linkedCisne#15733 in the U.S.From the Spanish cisne, 'swan' (from Latin cygnus). A graceful nature name evoking elegance.Calihan#15736 in the U.S.A respelling of Callaghan, an Irish surname from O Ceallachain, a descendant-name built on CealCole#15739 in the U.S.A short form of Nicholas ('victory of the people') and an English surname tied to 'coal; swarthCoralia#15742 in the U.S.A name from coral (Latin corallium, from Greek korallion) - the jewel of the sea. A flowing, ocCorynn#15747 in the U.S.A -ynn spelling of Corinne/Corinna, from the Greek kore ('maiden; young woman'). A crisp, vintaCrew#15748 in the U.S.Crew is the ordinary English word for a group working together — a ship's crew, a flight crew —Canyla#15749 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Kayla and Cala, with a Can- opening and a soft -yla ending. No single Caralina#15751 in the U.S.A spelling of Carolina, the Latinate feminine of Charles ('free man'; 'strong'). Also echoes thCristiana#15755 in the U.S.Cristiana is a Latin and Italian feminine of Christian, from the Latin 'christianus' ('followerCroix#15756 in the U.S.From the French croix, 'cross' — familiar from place-names like St. Croix. A short, single-syllCarolyna#15760 in the U.S.A spelling of Carolina (Caroline), the feminine of Charles ('free man'; 'strong'). A flowing, cCatelaya#15768 in the U.S.A form of Cattleya, a genus of showy orchids named for the horticulturist William Cattley. PopuCorrin#15768 in the U.S.Corrin reads as a spelling of Corin or Corinne, names tied to Corinna and the Greek 'kore' ('maCristella#15773 in the U.S.A Spanish given name on the Christ- element (as in Cristela), with the -ella ending shared by ECeres#15780 in the U.S.From the Latin Ceres, linked to 'to grow; to create' (the source of the word 'cereal'); the RomChappell#15782 in the U.S.From the English surname Chappell, 'one who lived or worked by a chapel' (from Old French chapeCharmi#15790 in the U.S.A name that echoes the English word 'charm' ('delight; allure'); it is separately an Indian (GuCheyann#15798 in the U.S.A respelling of Cheyenne, the name of a Native American (Plains) people and of a Wyoming city; Ciaran#15812 in the U.S.From the Irish Ciaran, a diminutive of 'ciar' ('dark, black'), so 'little dark one' — borne by Caralee#15992 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Cara ('beloved; dear') and Lee ('meadow; clearing'), written as one name — aChidimma#16038 in the U.S.From the Igbo Chidimma, 'God is good' (Chi, 'God,' + dimma, 'is good'). A warm, faith-rooted naChimbusomma#16040 in the U.S.From the Igbo, a prayer-name built on Chi (the personal God) meaning roughly 'may God lead me wCanon#16150 in the U.S.From the English word 'canon' (via Greek kanon, 'measuring rod; rule'), meaning a rule, standarClarah#16212 in the U.S.An h-spelling of Clara, from the Latin adjective clarus, 'bright, clear, renowned.' Clara has bCristabella#16422 in the U.S.Cristabella is a fuller, Bella-ended form of Christabel, joining the Christian element (Latin 'Caelie#16717 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Caeli, Kaylee and the Irish Caoilfhionn ('slender and fair'). As spellCanna#16741 in the U.S.A reed; the canna lilyCeridwen#16776 in the U.S.From the Welsh Ceridwen, of uncertain meaning (variously 'blessed poetry' or 'fair and crooked Cevilla#16780 in the U.S.A form of Sevilla (the Spanish city of Seville) and an echo of Cecilia ('blind; patron of musicCherilyn#16798 in the U.S.Cherilyn is a mid-century American coinage joining Cheryl (itself from Cherie, 'dear one,' or CClararose#16823 in the U.S.Clararose is a modern compound joining Clara (Latin 'clara,' 'bright, clear') with Rose (the flCelinda#16988 in the U.S.A blend of Selina/Celia ('heavenly'; 'the moon') with Linda ('pretty; soft'), a vintage-style cCullen#17043 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Cuilinn, linked to cuileann ('holly') or to a root read as 'handsome.'CalgaryFrom the city of Calgary in Alberta, Canada — named after Calgary on the Isle of Mull, ScotlandCaomiA modern coinage echoing Naomi ('pleasantness') and the Irish Caoimhe ('gentle; beautiful'). AsCarlaniA modern coinage joining a Car- opening with the -lani sound (Hawaiian 'sky; heaven; royal'). ICazlynA modern American coinage. Caz is best known as a short form of Cassandra or Casey, and -lyn trCelysA short modern coinage echoing Celia ('heavenly') and Elyse, with a crisp -ys ending. No singleCemaniA modern name echoing 'cemani' (Indonesian/Javanese, linked to 'wholly black,' as in the Ayam CChainaAs spelled here Chaina reads as a respelling of China (used as a given name); it may also echo Chamomile'earth apple', the calming herb-flowerChangeFrom the Chinese Chang'e (rendered Change here), of layered meaning (linked to 'beautiful; gracChapaweeindustrious; busy like a beaverChascamorning star (Venus); curly, wavyChryseisFrom the Greek Chryseis, 'daughter of Chryses; the golden one' (from chrysos, 'gold'); the TrojCiriyahCiriyah reads as a modern American coinage in the fashionable -iyah family, echoing names such CliodhnaFrom the Old Irish Cliodhna, of uncertain meaning (variously 'the shapely one'); the Celtic godClothoFrom the Greek klotho, 'the spinner' (from klothein, 'to spin'); the youngest of the three FateClytemnestraFrom the Greek Klytaimnestra, variously 'praiseworthy wooing; famed for her suitors' (klytos, 'CoaA very short modern coinage read in two soft beats; it has no single fixed source and may echo ColleyFrom the English surname Colley, tied to 'coal-black; swarthy; charcoal-dark' (or one who workeColsynA modern coinage echoing the surname Colson ('son of Cole' or 'son of Nicholas'), respelled witConcordiaFrom the Latin concordia, 'harmony; agreement; concord' (con, 'together', + cor, 'heart'); the CovenThe English word coven, 'a gathering or assembly (traditionally of witches),' from Latin convenCrisleyA modern American coinage, echoing surnames-turned-first-names like Presley and Chrisley with tCrossThe English word cross — long tied to the Christian cross — and an English surname, carried intCruzeCruze is a modern respelling of Cruz, the Spanish word for 'cross,' long used as a surname and CynncereCynncere is a decorative respelling of the English word 'sincere' ('honest, genuine, heartfelt'
Boy Names
CadmusFrom the Greek Kadmos, variously 'from the east' (linked to the Semitic qedem, 'east') and 'oneCaguaxname of a Taino cacique of the Caguas region of Puerto Rico; the city of Caguas is named after CaivenA modern coinage blending the sounds of Caden and Gavin; no single fixed root. Routes uncertainCaizynA modern American coinage echoing the Caiden/Kayson family, with a stylish -zyn spelling; no fiCamaziCamazi is a very rare modern coinage with no documented etymology. Its shape echoes the Cam- faCaonabolord of the golden houseCayceonA modern American coinage extending the Cason/Kayce sound with an -eon ending; no fixed traditiCettosnakeChaacrain; the rain deity who brings life-giving waterChittosnake; also 'big' or 'great'ChosynnA modern -ynn respelling of Chosen, the English word — 'selected; picked out; set apart.' A meaChozinA modern coinage that echoes the English word 'chosen'; no single fixed root, and the link is aCronusFrom the Greek Kronos, the leader of the Titans who ruled during the golden age; the meaning isCyireA modern coinage that echoes Cyrus and the word 'sire'; no single fixed root, and the links are