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English names starting with C include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to English heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes English-origin names so enduring.

English names starting with C — quick facts

  • 335 English names begin with the letter C
  • 207 girl names, 119 boy names
  • English names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

English Girl Names Starting With C

207 girl names

#503
English
moonlight
#517
English
victorious
#555
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#560
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#562
English
merciful, gentle
#566
English
maiden
#568
English
Follower of Christ.
#600
English
Singer
#602
English
curly-haired, or a variant of Katherine
#620
English
A diminutive form of names such as Michelle or Chelsey; it can also be considered an independent name.
#620
English
Blind
#636
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#658
English
A variation of the name 'Janice', representing God's gracious gift
#679
English
to sing
#700
English
Derived from the name Constance, meaning steadfastness or constant
#726
English
free man; strong
#735
English
from the word 'Charity', meaning 'love' or 'benevolence'
#736
English
a name derived from ‘Charm’ implying grace and beauty.
#749
English
Unique; beauty associated with calmness
#749
English
A creative form of the name 'Chad' with feminine flair
#766
English
pure; derived from Catherine
#772
English
Free man
#773
English
Free man, joyful
#775
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#791
English
Grace
#797
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#814
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#815
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#824
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#833
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#836
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#841
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#845
English
From the cinnamon spice
#859
English
Pure, Clean
#860
English
little flower
#864
English
Horn; A derivation of the name Corinna
#867
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#871
English
a modern version of Caitlin or Kaitlyn
#872
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#884
English
a form of the name Michelle
#902
English
Follower of Christ, anointed one
#907
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#927
English
variation of Connie - 'steadfast'
#930
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#932
English
Unknown
#949
English
A modern phonetic variant of Chelsea, which means 'landing place for chalk or limestone'.
#976
English
blind; derived from Cecilia
#992
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1026
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1032
English
a variant form of the name 'Cora', meaning maiden.
#1035
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1043
English
a variation of Charisse, meaning 'grace' or 'charming'
#1053
English
glory
#1055
English
Crown
#1064
English
A variant of 'China', referring to the country.
#1068
English
pure; meaning is associated with the name Catherine
#1070
English
Singer or choral
#1076
English
follower of Christ
#1076
English
Courageous or brave daughter
#1090
English
A beloved name with deep roots

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English Boy Names Starting With C

119 boy names

#260
English↑ Rising
English
#280
English↑ Rising
Derived from the Old French word 'cadi,' meaning 'round' or 'barrel'
#502
English
Central or of the center
#512
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#544
English
Cēat - A personal name, possibly meaning 'warrior'
#563
English
Bounty or generous
#565
English
chapel, related to the place of worship
#572
English
cliff
#581
English↑ Rising
mortal, clay
#661
English
from the land of the court
#675
English
Variant of Cardin
#690
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#743
English
from the place where curries are made
#754
English
A variation of Curtis, meaning 'courteous' or 'polite.'
#790
English
snake
#825
English
Cold stream or river
#846
English
a feminine version of the name Caden, symbolizing 'spirit' or 'fighter'
#851
English
brave or a strong warrior
#858
English
Warrior's battle or stronghold
#859
English
Lord, monarch
#873
English
dark, swarthy
#976
English
a joyful heart
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English↑ Rising
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1054
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1076
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1105
English
a variant of the name Carvis, often linked to the river or marshland
#1153
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1196
English
From the crow's meadow
#1201
English
standard; rule; a collection, especially of sacred books
#1227
English
Derived from the Latin 'colonus', referring to a farmer or settler.
#1290
English
From the town by the cove; related to family names.
#1291
English
a variation of the name Clement, meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle'
#1314
English
from the village of the cosmos
#1318
English
one who is a messenger or from the cord
#1358
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1360
English
Old English
#1389
English
a young bird, particularly a hatchling or chick
#1407
English
Chance; fortune.
#1443
English
From the marshy land
#1461
English
from the cordery cottage
#1462
English
a name derived from the large wild cat, symbolizing strength and independence
#1494
English
A variant of 'Christian', meaning 'follower of Christ'.
#1513
English
free man
#1565
English
a variant spelling of 'Cooper', meaning 'barrel maker'
#1568
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1598
English
One who is calm
#1626
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1627
English
from the marsh; one who lives near the marsh
#1631
English
Settlement on a cliff
#1668
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1668
English
merchandiser or trader
#1743
English
A form of the name Caleb, meaning 'faithful, devoted'
#1751
English
From the Old French word 'cordelier' meaning 'cord maker'.
#1852
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1857
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1879
English
Raven
#1941
English
Bright, clear
#1946
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1979
English
rocky place; clay hill
#2013
English
A form of the name Cybil, meaning 'prophetess' or 'oracle'
#2444
English↑ Rising
Coal miner
#2483
English
cliff or river bank
#2546
English
A person who fights on behalf of someone else; a winner in a contest.
#2586
English↑ Rising
Originally an occupational surname referring to someone who cuts, particularly in the context of crafts or trades.

English Unisex Names Starting With C

9 gender-neutral names

#528
English
from the dark village
#766
English
helper; from the marsh
#925
English
Derived from a surname or diminutive of the name Clinton.
#1383
English
beloved; dear one.
#1885
English
Follower of Christ; Variant of Christian
#3717
English
Refers to the deep red color, symbolizing passion, love, and intensity.
#9096
English
slim, fair
English
the sum of ways of living built up by a group of human beings and transmitted from one generation to another.
English
A beloved name with deep roots