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The CA sound gives names a distinctive quality. Names starting with CA are popular across American, English, Modern coinage, Modern American, Irish traditions. Browse all 2,099 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with CA

  • 2,099 names starting with CA are in our database
  • 1,162 girl names and 551 boy names begin with CA
  • 386 gender-neutral names also start with CA
  • Top origins for CA names: American, English, Modern coinage

Girl Names Starting With CA

1,162 girl names starting with CA — showing top 100

#19
Spain
young ceremonial attendant
#96
France
free man
#111
Spanish↑ Rising
pure
#175
Greek
beautiful
#238
Spanish
orchid
#240
France
Attendant
#314
France↑ Rising
pure
#361
Latin
Young ceremonial attendant
#389
Spanish↑ Rising
song
#405
Italy↑ Rising
Italian
#451
Greek↑ Rising
Beautiful voice
#477
USA
A modern feminine variation of Cameron, meaning ‘crooked nose’.
#503
American
A blend of Carla and Lisa, meaning 'free woman' and 'God's promise' respectively.
#505
American
Derived from the name Candace, meaning 'queen mother'
#506
American
a modern variant of the name Kamryn
#507
Italy
Italian
#510
American
English
#511
Spanish
Meaning 'little cellar' or 'tavern'.
#511
France
English
#512
Greece
One who is from Casterley; could also mean 'pure'
#519
American
help, protect
#522
Italian
Pure
#531
American
believed to be a combination of names or a creative variant.
#531
France
French
#535
American
Combination of Carol and Lynn, often associated with meanings of 'free man' and 'lake'.
#540
American
song of the vine
#541
Ireland
Irish
#541
American
Free man
#541
Irish
pure
#546
American
a variant of the name 'Cameo', implying a distinctive or impressive character
#547
Italian↑ Rising
Italian
#547
Ireland
pure
#548
American
Variant of Carla or Karly, strong and free
#553
American
Irish
#553
American
English
#555
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#555
American
English
#556
Spain
little face
#557
Latin
the one who is pure or clear
#559
Latin
Derived from the name 'Cabrini', which means 'goat herder'.
#560
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#561
American
English
#565
American
free man, strong
#568
Irish
from 'Caile', meaning 'girl' or 'young woman'
#569
American
Pure; clear
#572
Scotland
Irish
#572
English
a variant of the name Kamaria, meaning 'moonlight'
#574
English
beautiful
#576
American
free man
#578
American
Caressa is often interpreted as suggesting 'beloved' or 'dear'.
#579
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#581
American
A variant of 'Candice', meaning 'sweet' or 'sugar'
#582
Italy
Free woman or strong.
#586
American
Pure, clarity
#586
American
A modern variation of the name Cadence, meaning 'rhythm' or 'flow'
#587
France
French
#591
Spain
Carmesia means 'crimson' or 'red'
#595
American
Derived from the name 'Cameron', meaning 'crooked nose'.
#599
American
a modern variation of the name Catherine, meaning 'pure'
#600
Latin
Of goats
#601
Italian
Pure
#602
English
curly-haired, or a variant of Katherine
#605
American
pure
#612
Greek
shining upon man
#612
USA
a variant of Casey, meaning 'brave' or 'vigilant'
#612
English
A female form of 'Cael,' meaning 'slender' or 'narrow'.
#613
Greek
Greek
#616
American
A modern variation of the name 'Khalisa', meaning 'pure' or 'noble'.
#618
American
Derived from 'casa', meaning house; associated with home or family.
#621
American
Free man; warrior
#621
Greek
καλά θάλλω
#622
Latin
Latin
#626
France
A kind of flower; a type of flower known for its bright, colorful blooms.
#627
American
beautiful, highly praised
#628
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#628
France
French
#631
Greece
Greek
#636
American
variante of Carlee
#640
Latin
beloved
#647
Irish
Irish
#654
American
A modern invented name with no specific standard meaning.
#659
American
free woman
#660
American
Glow; incandescent
#661
American
Variant of the name Kaylyn, meaning 'pure'
#662
American
A combination of Callie meaning beauty, and Mae, a common feminine name.
#662
Italy
Italian
#665
Ireland
pure
#666
American
A variation of the name Carnie or Carina
#667
Native American
Sings
#670
USA
spirited, pure
#676
American
Indigenous American
#677
Spain
Spanish
#678
Italy
Italian
#689
American
English
#691
American
A modern invented name, potentially combining elements from other names like 'Cameron' and 'Mika'.
#693
Irish
Beautiful; most beautiful
#694
English
English
#698
American
beloved
#702
English
beautiful
#703
English
English

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Boy Names Starting With CA

551 boy names starting with CA — showing top 100

#45
American
One who transports goods by cart.
#58
Hebrew
Hebrew
#76
Scotland
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'cam sron', meaning 'crooked nose'.
#124
American
Son of Carr
#132
France↑ Rising
English
#150
Spanish
Spanish
#201
American↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#205
American
English
#248
American↑ Rising
Derived from the Old French word 'cadi,' meaning 'round' or 'barrel'
#287
American↑ Rising
English
#341
Egypt↑ Rising
Arabic
#414
American
fighter; son of the battle
#479
Latin↑ Rising
Hollow or empty
#503
Polish
Polish
#506
American
A variant of 'Cardale', possibly derived from a place name.
#512
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#516
American
Irish
#526
American
Of the heart
#527
Latin
Diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'
#537
Latin
Karl - free man
#539
American
Modern variation of Caleb meaning faithful, devotion
#543
American↑ Rising
A diminutive of Calvin or Callie.
#556
American
American Indian name meaning 'the one who sings'
#562
American
Gaelic
#570
Greece
Greek
#575
Ireland
Slender; slim
#583
Latin
Meaning 'hollow', traditionally associated with strength and resilience.
#583
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#585
Spain
helper to the priest
#589
American
people of Acadia
#591
American
spirited; warlike
#591
Latin
Latin
#594
Ireland
A male who is a representative
#610
France
French
#618
American
dog; companion
#620
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#625
American
A variant of Kade, meaning 'fighter'.
#649
American
togetherness
#651
American
English
#655
Scotland
a narrow, small or slender person
#655
American
Faithful, devoted
#663
Hebrew
land of promise
#668
American
derived from 'Calvin', meaning 'bald'
#680
Turkey
Turkish
#686
France
French
#695
Italian
to be filled with a love for peace
#700
Ireland
little man
#701
Greece
Greek
#702
Italy
song
#712
Spanish
the garden of God
#718
Spain
A combination of 'Carlos' meaning 'free man' and 'Eduardo' meaning 'wealthy guardian'.
#722
American↑ Rising
English
#725
American
Possessor of the underworld
#728
American
English
#731
American
from the surname meaning 'carp' or 'fish catcher'
#733
Dutch
Dutch
#738
American
one who camps or resides temporarily outdoors
#742
Vietnam
The name means 'peaceful' or 'tranquil'.
#750
Spanish
flesh of dead animals
#755
English
a form of the name Caleb
#755
Latin
Latin
#757
American
a derivative of Kalen or Kaylin
#761
American
Transporter of goods (Carter) and James refers to Supplanter or One who follows.
#762
American
Heart (from 'cardio' in Greek, related to heart).
#764
Spain
strong and manly
#768
Irish
Irish
#768
American
one who catches
#788
Arabic
Arabic
#788
Italy
A beloved name with deep roots
#788
Spanish
derived from 'Camarón', meaning shrimp, but used as a nickname or term of endearment
#797
English
English
#799
Scottish↑ Rising
dove
#799
American
English
#801
American
English
#809
American
Irish
#828
American
English
#832
American
To beg or obtain by persuasion
#835
American
English
#841
Italy
meaning unclear, possibly linked to Canio, a nickname for Giovanni or a derivative of the Latin 'Canius'.
#843
Portugal
Portuguese
#846
English↑ Rising
Son of the marsh-dwellers
#851
English
brave or a strong warrior
#857
American
Derived from a combination of elements, potentially representing unique individual qualities.
#864
American
English
#869
Italy↑ Rising
free man
#882
American
Likely a modern variant or altered spelling of the name Cameron, meaning 'crooked nose'.
#900
English
from the place of the battle
#912
American
a form of the name Carmel
#924
American
Persian
#927
Latin↑ Rising
Gaio
#932
American
A modern variant likely derived from 'cash', symbolizing wealth and abundance.
#932
American
A variation of the name Kasimir, meaning 'proclaimer of peace'
#933
American
English
#937
American
Latin
#970
American
Latin
#972
Italian
Little cape
#993
Ireland
warrior
#1000
Modern American
son of Cameron
#1000
Spanish
free man — from Carlos
#1000
Spanish
free man, noble — from Carlos

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Unisex Names Starting With CA

386 gender-neutral names starting with CA — showing top 100

#491
English↑ Rising
of the Caspian Sea
#522
American
little champion
#571
American
Free man, strong man.
#617
Scotland↑ Rising
Caimbeul
#622
American
A creative spelling of Cameron, meaning 'crooked nose'
#635
American
A feminine variation of the name Carl, often interpreted to mean man, free man, or warrior
#657
American
A variant of 'Cash' or 'Caskel'
#686
Spain
free man
#766
English
Latin
#838
English
pure, chastity
#849
United Kingdom
Crooked stream
#897
American
English
#966
Latin
A variant of the name Cadbury, meaning 'battle.'
#985
Netherlands
helper of God
#1028
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1065
American
Brave in battle
#1067
American
Captivating; one who captures hearts
#1080
English
song or poem of joy
#1102
English
slender
#1106
American
The Lord is my strength
#1195
American
Derived from the name Cameron, meaning 'crooked river'
#1214
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1234
English
a variant of Carla or Charles, meaning 'free man'
#1281
American
A derivative of 'Caroline', meaning 'free man'.
#1379
English
English
#1383
English
beloved; dear one.
#1410
Ireland
pure
#1433
American
A variation of Kaylin, which means 'slim' or 'fair'.
#1467
American↑ Rising
Hollow place
#1489
Scotland
cub, young man
#1500
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1500
Modern American
son of the marsh — from Carson
#1502
Spanish
little stone
#1503
Modern American
a type of fabric
#1504
Modern American
son of Carr or Charles
#1505
Arabic
successor, leader
#1505
Modern American
son of the marsh — from Carson
#1506
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1506
Modern American
son of the marsh — from Carson
#1507
Romanian
little Calin — from Calin
#1508
Modern American
son of the marsh — from Carson
#1510
Germanic
free man — from Karl
#1512
French
most beautiful — from Callistus
#1513
Italy
long-haired
#1513
Scottish
from the marshy land
#1514
Modern American
a blend of Carsyn and Rose
#1516
Modern English
brave protector
#1518
Greek
beautiful voice
#1521
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1522
Modern American
one who transports goods — from Carter
#1523
Modern American
one who transports goods
#1526
American
Unknown
#1526
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1529
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1531
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1532
Modern coinage
pure, beloved — from Callie
#1534
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1534
Irish
descendant of the carpenter
#1536
Greek
most beautiful
#1538
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1538
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1539
Modern coinage
dove — from Callum
#1540
Modern coinage
dove — from Callum
#1541
Scottish
dove — from Callum
#1541
Modern American
beloved and bright
#1542
Modern coinage
dove — from Callum
#1543
Modern coinage
dove — from Callum
#1544
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1545
Modern coinage
dove — from Columba
#1546
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1548
American
English
#1548
Italian
calm, peaceful
#1549
Spanish
a variant of Carlos
#1550
Spanish
to marry — from casar
#1552
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1554
Scottish
dove — from Calum
#1555
Scottish
dove — from Calum
#1556
Latin
slander, false accusation
#1557
Modern American
a variant of Calvin
#1560
Italian
a variant of Calvero
#1561
Irish
vigilant, watchful
#1562
Modern English
from the surname Calvey
#1562
Modern American
brave in battle — from Casey
#1563
Modern American
a variant of Calvin
#1563
Modern American
brave in battle — from Casey
#1564
Modern coinage
brave, vigilant — from Casey and Jacob
#1565
Modern coinage
bald — from Calvin, God is my judge — from Daniel
#1565
Modern American
brave in battle — from Casey
#1566
Modern American
bald — from Calvin
#1566
Modern American
brave in battle — from Casey
#1567
Modern American
brave in battle — from Casey
#1568
Modern American
bald — from Calvin
#1568
Modern American
brave in battle — from Casey
#1569
Modern coinage
bald — from Calvin
#1569
Modern American
brave in battle — from Casey
#1570
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1570
Modern American
brave in battle — from Casey
#1571
Modern American
brave in battle — from Casey
#1572
Italian
dove or pigeon
#1572
Modern American
brave in battle — from Casey