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200 Distinctive Baby Names Starting with C (Stylish Picks)

Browse 7,344 baby names starting with C — 2,823 girl names and 1,184 boy names, each with meaning, origin, and popularity ranking.

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The C sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. Names starting with C are popular across American, English, Modern coinage, Modern American, Spanish traditions. Browse all 7,344 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with C

  • 7,344 names starting with C are in our database
  • 2,823 girl names and 1,184 boy names begin with C
  • 993 gender-neutral names also start with C
  • Top origins for C names: American, English, Modern coinage

Girl Names Starting With C

2,823 girl names starting with C — showing top 100

#2
Charlotte
France
free man
#19
Camila
Spain
young ceremonial attendant
#23
Chloe
Greece
blooming
#63
Clara
Latin↑ Rising
bright, clear
#68
Claire
French
Clear, bright, famous
#96
Caroline
France
free man
#108
Cecilia
Latin↑ Rising
Blind
#111
Catalina
Spanish↑ Rising
pure
#113
Cora
English
maiden, daughter
#175
Callie
Greek
beautiful
#188
Celeste
Latin↑ Rising
Latin
#207
Celine
French↑ Rising
heavenly
#238
Cataleya
Spanish
orchid
#240
Camille
France
Attendant
#314
Catherine
France↑ Rising
pure
#316
Colette
France↑ Rising
a diminutive form of Nicole, meaning 'victory of the people'
#361
Camilla
Latin
Young ceremonial attendant
#389
Carmen
Spanish↑ Rising
song
#405
Carolina
Italy↑ Rising
Italian
#417
Charlee
American
English
#451
Calliope
Greek↑ Rising
Beautiful voice
#456
Clementine
French↑ Rising
merciful
#477
Camryn
USA
A modern feminine variation of Cameron, meaning ‘crooked nose’.
#496
Charli
English↑ Rising
Free man
#501
Chasitiy
American
English
#502
Cleva
American
English
#502
Chrissandra
American
A blend of Chris and Sandra, commonly interpreted as 'bearer of Christ' or 'helper of humanity'
#502
Christinejoy
American
follower of Christ
#502
Collete
France
Victorious
#503
Cynthie
English
moonlight
#503
Carlissa
American
A blend of Carla and Lisa, meaning 'free woman' and 'God's promise' respectively.
#503
Chalie
USA
Derived from the name Charlie, meaning 'free man'.
#503
Chariel
Hebrew
Gift of God
#505
Chloejane
American
A combination of 'Chloe', meaning young green shoot, and 'Jane', meaning God is gracious.
#505
Cheriese
American
A variant of Cherise, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'
#505
Candece
American
Derived from the name Candace, meaning 'queen mother'
#506
Chontae
American
A variant of Shantae; the stone or the warrior
#506
Camyri
American
a modern variant of the name Kamryn
#507
Catinna
Italy
Italian
#508
Creasie
American
Derived from the name Crescentia, meaning 'to grow'
#508
Charlisa
American
A blend of Charles (meaning 'free man') and Lisa (a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath')
#509
Clotee
American
The name Clotee is believed to have been derived from the word 'cloak' or related to 'cloistered', suggesting something
#510
Chiquta
South America
Little girl or female child
#510
Cather
American
English
#511
Cantina
Spanish
Meaning 'little cellar' or 'tavern'.
#511
Cahterine
France
English
#512
Castoria
Greece
One who is from Casterley; could also mean 'pure'
#513
Ciannah
American
Derived from 'Ciana', meaning 'God is gracious'
#514
Ceren
Turkey
Deer.
#514
Chinara
Nigeria
Igbo
#515
Cortavia
USA
Modern creative name possibly inspired by 'Cortney' or 'Octavia'.
#516
Chelene
American
A blend of the names Chela and Lena
#517
Clover
Ireland↑ Rising
A flowering plant that symbolizes good luck.
#517
Coletha
English
victorious
#519
Claranne
English
Bright, clear; a variant of the name Clara.
#519
Cassarah
American
help, protect
#521
Chrishya
American
English
#522
Catina
Italian
Pure
#522
Charolett
France
free man
#522
Celesse
American
heavenly
#523
Ciarah
Irish
Irish
#524
Crysania
Greece
Golden or precious
#525
Cherra
American
darling, dear one
#526
Curtrina
American
English
#526
Cyria
Greece
Κυρία
#527
Chasitie
American
pure, chaste
#528
Chelette
French
French
#528
Chrishay
English
English
#528
Cerria
Spanish
mountainous
#529
Charlissa
American
A blend of the names Charlotte and Lisa, often interpreted as 'Free man' or 'Noble woman'
#529
Corneisha
American
American
#529
Centeria
American
Center, core
#530
Cynequa
American
English
#531
Cashara
American
believed to be a combination of names or a creative variant.
#531
Courtni
American
from the court
#531
Cherita
English
dear or beloved
#531
Clister
American
A form of the name Cloister
#531
Carmille
France
French
#532
Cordula
Germanic
Heart, daughter of the heart
#533
Cidni
American
English
#533
Charnece
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#533
Centhia
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#535
Carilynn
American
Combination of Carol and Lynn, often associated with meanings of 'free man' and 'lake'.
#535
Coraly
English
A variant of Coral, referring to the marine invertebrates.
#536
Chevone
English
Gift of God
#537
Chiyono
Japan
A name that can mean 'a thousand generations' or 'a thousand waves'.
#538
Cenya
Brazil
Portuguese
#538
Claranell
American
English
#538
Clodie
France
Glorious, renowned
#538
Chenea
American
gift from God
#538
Cinde
American
derived from Cinderella
#538
Cherrie
American
darling
#539
Correena
Ireland
maiden
#539
Corrinda
American
Heart; brave
#540
Carmynn
American
song of the vine
#541
Cassidy
Ireland
Irish
#541
Ciomara
Spain
celestial
#541
Carleisha
American
Free man
#541
Caitlynne
Irish
pure
#542
Cellia
Latin
heavenly

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Boy Names Starting With C

1,184 boy names starting with C — showing top 100

#27
Cooper
American↑ Rising
barrel maker
#45
Carter
American
One who transports goods by cart.
#48
Charles
France
Free man
#58
Caleb
Hebrew
Hebrew
#68
Christopher
USA
Χριστόφορος, meaning 'bearer of Christ'.
#76
Cameron
Scotland
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'cam sron', meaning 'crooked nose'.
#96
Christian
English
means 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian' in English; related to the Latin term 'Christianus'
#103
Colton
American
English
#124
Carson
American
Son of Carr
#132
Calvin
France↑ Rising
English
#150
Carlos
Spanish
Spanish
#157
Colter
American↑ Rising
referring to a person who is a keeper of the receding cold
#166
Connor
Ireland
lover of hounds
#182
Cole
American
Victory of the people; a popular male name that has been adopted for females.
#192
Chase
American
English
#201
Caden
American↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#205
Camden
American
English
#225
Cohen
Israel↑ Rising
Hebrew
#248
Cade
American↑ Rising
Derived from the Old French word 'cadi,' meaning 'round' or 'barrel'
#256
Crew
American
English
#268
Cyrus
Persian
Persian
#285
Colt
American
young horse
#287
Cash
American↑ Rising
English
#300
Clayton
American↑ Rising
From the clay town or settlement.
#311
Colson
American↑ Rising
From the coal town
#318
Cody
English
English
#331
Cruz
Spain
cross
#341
Cairo
Egypt↑ Rising
Arabic
#343
Colin
France
victorious people
#362
Cristian
Spain
A follower of Christ
#377
Clark
American↑ Rising
cleric, scribe
#385
Cesar
Spain
long-haired
#414
Cayden
American
fighter; son of the battle
#417
Conrad
Germanic↑ Rising
German
#442
Chance
American
Fortuity; luck; opportunity
#479
Cassian
Latin↑ Rising
Hollow or empty
#493
Collin
English
Irish
#500
Chioke
Nigeria
God's strength.
#502
Centrell
English
Central or of the center
#503
Cristien
France
Christian, follower of Christ.
#503
Casmer
Polish
Polish
#505
Chethan
India
Sanskrit
#506
Cardel
American
A variant of 'Cardale', possibly derived from a place name.
#507
Cillian
Ireland
warrior
#511
Clayborn
American
Born in Clay
#512
Corbin
American
raven
#512
Cayl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#514
Cleven
English
English
#514
Cortavius
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#515
Costanzo
Italy
Italian
#515
Chino
Mexico
small or little
#516
Callen
American
Irish
#521
Cleotis
American
glory, fame
#521
Chanton
American
A variant of the name Chant, meaning 'song' or 'to sing'.
#522
Cianan
Ireland
Irish
#523
Cylin
English
English
#523
Chozen
Japan↑ Rising
Japanese
#524
Corneil
Netherlands
horn
#524
Chesten
American
A variant of 'Chester', which refers to a fortress or castle.
#525
Clarince
American
A variant of 'Clarence', meaning 'bright' or 'clear'.
#526
Chrostopher
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#526
Cardarius
American
Of the heart
#527
Crisangel
American
A blend of 'Chris' (from Christopher) meaning 'bearer of Christ' and 'angel'.
#527
Carlus
Latin
Diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'
#528
Conell
Ireland
Strong as a wolf
#529
Chukwudubem
Nigeria
God guides me
#531
Coner
Ireland
Irish
#534
Coker
American
A maker of cakes or pastries
#535
Cordey
English
A variation of Cord or Court, meaning 'the court or courtly one'.
#536
Conard
American
German
#537
Carlous
Latin
Karl - free man
#537
Chantry
England
A chapel or religious institution.
#539
Cromwell
United Kingdom
crooked stream
#539
Caylub
American
Modern variation of Caleb meaning faithful, devotion
#541
Connard
French
A term that can mean 'fool' or 'idiot'.
#543
Cal
American↑ Rising
A diminutive of Calvin or Callie.
#544
Cetric
English
Cēat - A personal name, possibly meaning 'warrior'
#547
Christphor
Greek
bearer of Christ
#548
Chais
Hebrew
Life
#549
Collan
American
Variant of 'Colin', meaning 'cub' or 'young pup'.
#556
Canyen
American
American Indian name meaning 'the one who sings'
#558
Christopheranth
American
bearer of Christ
#558
Coke
English
Originally a surname derived from the Old English 'coc', meaning 'rooster', it is often used as a diminutive or nickname
#561
Chukwunonso
Nigeria
God is always with us.
#562
Cadon
American
Gaelic
#563
Cederic
English
Bounty or generous
#566
Covan
Ireland
young warrior
#566
Colsen
American↑ Rising
English
#568
Christipher
Greece
Bearer of Christ
#570
Capus
Greece
Greek
#571
Chalmas
American
a unique name likely derived from various influences.
#572
Clif
English
cliff
#573
Clay
English
mortal, clay
#575
Caelon
Ireland
Slender; slim
#577
Coedy
American
Coedy can be seen as a variation of Cody, which means 'helpful' or 'benefit'.
#579
Common
United Kingdom
ordinary or usual
#580
Cott
American
English
#582
Curtavious
American
English
#582
Czeslaw
Poland
Famous glory
#583
Cassius
Latin
Meaning 'hollow', traditionally associated with strength and resilience.

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Unisex Names Starting With C

993 gender-neutral names starting with C — showing top 100

#145
Charlie
American↑ Rising
English
#241
Collins
American↑ Rising
English
#491
Caspian
English↑ Rising
of the Caspian Sea
#504
Chalan
American
A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.
#508
Charl
English
free man
#514
Coree
American
Maiden; young girl
#522
Carron
American
little champion
#547
Clydell
American
A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.
#551
Clois
American
a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'
#562
Chezarae
Unknown
gift from God
#571
Carlon
American
Free man, strong man.
#577
Cleo
Greek↑ Rising
glory
#595
Channon
Ireland
little wolf
#603
Clester
American
English
#608
Clennie
American
English
#617
Campbell
Scotland↑ Rising
Caimbeul
#622
Camyron
American
A creative spelling of Cameron, meaning 'crooked nose'
#635
Carlan
American
A feminine variation of the name Carl, often interpreted to mean man, free man, or warrior
#637
Chamel
Arabic
to have a specific character
#657
Cashlin
American
A variant of 'Cash' or 'Caskel'
#680
Chawn
American
a variant of 'Shawn', meaning 'God is gracious'
#686
Carlas
Spain
free man
#694
Cleary
Ireland
Descendant of the cleric
#736
Climmie
American
English
#738
Commie
American
English
#760
Charley
England
Free man
#766
Camerin
English
Latin
#784
Chali
American
Hebrew
#791
Clemmie
English
gentle, merciful
#814
Collen
American
Victory, strong-minded
#831
Coma
American
A state of deep unconsciousness; a sleep-like state
#838
Caton
English
pure, chastity
#849
Camlin
United Kingdom
Crooked stream
#852
Chezare
American
long-haired
#889
Cheney
American
Derived from Old French, referring to 'oak tree'.
#891
Chérie
French
dear
#895
Chandler
England
French
#897
Carman
American
English
#925
Clinnie
English
Derived from a surname or diminutive of the name Clinton.
#928
Charone
American
of the dead
#944
Chayan
India
One who is attractive and pleasant.
#948
Chaffee
American
Keeper of the keys
#953
Chigozirim
Nigeria
God has written for me
#966
Cadrian
Latin
A variant of the name Cadbury, meaning 'battle.'
#975
Chesleigh
American
from the clearing in the land
#982
Chantha
Cambodia
Moon.
#985
Camiel
Netherlands
helper of God
#996
Channin
American
The name Channin is often interpreted as 'young wolf' or 'the one who is as fierce as a wolf'.
#1012
Cubie
American
English
#1028
Cayton
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1045
Corbie
Scotland
Crow; raven
#1046
Coey
American
English
#1055
Clellie
American
Variant of Clella, meaning 'famous'
#1065
Casey
American
Brave in battle
#1067
Cappy
American
Captivating; one who captures hearts
#1071
Chandlar
American
A variant of the name Chandler, meaning 'candle maker' or 'one who makes candles.'
#1080
Caroll
English
song or poem of joy
#1087
Cozy
American
English
#1093
Cola
American
Spanish
#1102
Cayle
English
slender
#1105
Cotie
American
Derived from the name 'Coty', which is a diminutive of the name 'Catherine', meaning 'pure'
#1105
Cleotha
American
English
#1106
Caziah
American
The Lord is my strength
#1121
Coti
American
A modern term meaning 'the good one' or variations in creative word usage.
#1151
Chanon
American
English
#1152
Clancey
Ireland
son of the bard
#1178
Chane
American
gift from God
#1179
Claudie
France
lame
#1186
Conny
English
English
#1190
Chastain
American
From the chestnut tree
#1192
Cove
American↑ Rising
A small sheltered bay or inlet.
#1195
Camaree
American
Derived from the name Cameron, meaning 'crooked river'
#1214
Carliss
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1215
Courtenay
France
French
#1216
Chau
Vietnam
to be bright, moon
#1234
Carle
English
a variant of Carla or Charles, meaning 'free man'
#1237
Cloudie
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1242
Colie
American
Victory
#1254
Cleofas
Spain
Glory of the father
#1261
Corrigan
Ireland
Irish
#1267
Criston
American
Latin
#1281
Carry
American
A derivative of 'Caroline', meaning 'free man'.
#1294
Chaquan
American
Strong or powerful
#1294
Claudell
American
Latin
#1299
Ching
China
Clear/Brilliant
#1300
Corren
American
Spear
#1307
Chapin
American
English
#1310
Challie
American
Free man
#1324
Chee
China
Chinese
#1358
Cledith
Wales
pure, clear
#1376
Coen
Netherlands
Brave or bold.
#1379
Casy
English
English
#1380
Collynn
American
Victory
#1383
Carris
English
beloved; dear one.
#1410
Catlin
Ireland
pure
#1412
Cristan
American
Latin
#1419
Cyrille
French
the sun
#1425
Chandar
India
Sanskrit
#1431
Charlis
American
Free man
#1433
Caylan
American
A variation of Kaylin, which means 'slim' or 'fair'.

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