Irish Names · Letter C

56 Irish Baby Names Starting With C — With Full Meanings

Browse all 56 Irish names that begin with the letter C. Full etymology, cultural context, and popularity.

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  1. Irish Girl Names Starting With C
  2. Irish Boy Names Starting With C
  3. Irish Unisex Names Starting With C

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

Irish names starting with C — quick facts

  • 56 Irish names begin with the letter C
  • 27 girl names, 25 boy names
  • Irish names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

Irish Girl Names Starting With C

27 girl names

#523
Ciarah
Irish
dark-haired; little dark one
#541
Caitlynne
Irish
pure
#561
Colleene
Irish
victorious
#568
Caili
Irish
from 'Caile', meaning 'girl' or 'young woman'
#644
Coreena
Irish
Beloved
#647
Caltlin
Irish
pure, clear; pure
#693
Calliegh
Irish
Beautiful; most beautiful
#742
Cathaleen
Irish
Pure; a variation of Caitlin or Kathleen.
#745
Cathreen
Irish
Derived from 'Catherine', which means 'pure' or 'clear'.
#984
Chivonne
Irish
God is gracious
#1070
Corma
Irish
A variant of the name Cormaic, meaning 'free' or 'generous.'
#1076
Catriana
Irish
pure; pure, clear
#1190
Ceiara
Irish
dark-haired.; little dark one.
#1385
Cathlena
Irish
pure; clear
#1413
Cacey
Irish
spirited or alive
#1614
Chavaughn
Irish
Siobhán
#1622
Caitlan
Irish
pure, clear
#1688
Cathyleen
Irish
pure
#1842
Caytlin
Irish
A variant of Caitlin, derived from the Irish name Caitlín, which means 'pure'.
#1919
Carragan
Irish
from the rocky place
#1949
Cearra
Irish
Dark-haired or black.
#6717
Caila
Irish↑ Rising
Rejoice; Narrow, slender
#8569
Callah
Irish↑ Rising
the descendant of the warrior
—
Carra
Irish↑ Rising
rocky place
—
Cliona
Irish
Shining or luminous.
—
Cahira
Irish
Derived from 'Caoimhe', meaning 'gentle, beautiful, precious'
—
Cait
Irish
Derived from 'Catherine', meaning 'pure'

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Irish Boy Names Starting With C

25 boy names

#450
Callen
Irish↑ Rising
Battle; rock; Handsome
#742
Conner
Irish
derived from the surname Ó Conchobhair, meaning 'lover of hounds'.
#750
Conagher
Irish
strong, mighty
#768
Carney
Irish
descendant of the servant; from the little fortress
#874
Curran
Irish
Spear; Descendant of the warrior
#1153
Caulin
Irish
Victorious, a descendant of the warrior.
#1178
Cory
Irish
From the hollow
#1205
Creigh
Irish
noble.
#1207
Cael
Irish
slender, fair, and mighty
#1283
Clyne
Irish
Hollow or valley
#1295
Currin
Irish
keeper of the swamp
#1422
Creighton
Irish
Old English
#1766
Caimin
Irish
little supplanter
#1902
Caed
Irish
Battle
#1972
Clavin
Irish
Hollow
#5277
Carden
Irish
From the swamp or marshland
#7341
Calhan
Irish↑ Rising
narrow, thin
#7822
Caide
Irish↑ Rising
battle, fighter
#9940
Cormick
Irish↑ Rising
Son of the charioteer
—
Caidin
Irish
battle; spiritual warrior
—
Caedon
Irish
Fighter; battle.
—
Caedan
Irish
Derived from 'Caodhán', meaning 'slender' or 'pure'
—
Corran
Irish
from the round hill
—
Cavon
Irish
A little hollow.
—
Caven
Irish
handsome

Irish Unisex Names Starting With C

4 gender-neutral names

#1141
Cailen
Irish
Slender, fair
#4016
Caidyn
Irish
spirit of battle.
#6958
Carey
Irish
descendant of Ciardha
—
Caelin
Irish
slender

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