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200 Standout Baby Names Starting with CH (Hand-Picked)

Browse 2,268 baby names starting with CH — 1,382 girl names and 476 boy names, each with meaning, origin, and popularity ranking.

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  2. Boy Names Starting With CH
  3. Unisex Names Starting With CH

The CH sound gives names a soft, flowing quality. Names starting with CH are popular across American, English, Modern coinage, France, Nigeria traditions. Browse all 2,268 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with CH

  • 2,268 names starting with CH are in our database
  • 1,382 girl names and 476 boy names begin with CH
  • 410 gender-neutral names also start with CH
  • Top origins for CH names: American, English, Modern coinage

Girl Names Starting With CH

1,382 girl names starting with CH — showing top 100

#2
Charlotte
France
free man
#23
Chloe
Greece
blooming
#417
Charlee
American
English
#496
Charli
English↑ Rising
Free man
#501
Chasitiy
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
#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'
#506
Chontae
American
A variant of Shantae; the stone or the warrior
#508
Charlisa
American
A blend of Charles (meaning 'free man') and Lisa (a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath')
#510
Chiquta
South America
Little girl or female child
#514
Chinara
Nigeria
Igbo
#516
Chelene
American
A blend of the names Chela and Lena
#521
Chrishya
American
English
#522
Charolett
France
free man
#525
Cherra
American
darling, dear one
#527
Chasitie
American
pure, chaste
#528
Chelette
French
French
#528
Chrishay
English
English
#529
Charlissa
American
A blend of the names Charlotte and Lisa, often interpreted as 'Free man' or 'Noble woman'
#531
Cherita
English
dear or beloved
#533
Charnece
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#536
Chevone
English
Gift of God
#537
Chiyono
Japan
A name that can mean 'a thousand generations' or 'a thousand waves'.
#538
Chenea
American
gift from God
#538
Cherrie
American
darling
#545
Chessica
American
English
#547
Chrsitine
France
A feminine form of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'
#548
Chrishana
American
follower of Christ
#549
Chakyra
American
sister
#549
Chiquia
Spanish
Chiquia often means 'little' or 'small', derived from 'chico'.
#549
Charmin
USA
A name derived from the French word 'charme' meaning 'charm'.
#550
Chinonye
Nigeria
Igbo
#551
Chelseaanne
American
A combination of 'Chelsea' and 'Anne', implying 'landing place for ships' and 'grace'.
#551
Charmica
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#552
Chaley
American
A derivative of the name 'Chaley', often interpreted as youthful or lively.
#553
Chambre
French
room; chamber
#553
Charolet
France
Free man
#555
Charleszetta
American
Variant of Charlotte, meaning 'free man'.
#556
Christana
American
Follower of Christ
#556
Chonda
USA
Xhosa
#557
Chakara
Indian
The one who brings success or vibrancy
#557
Chitose
Japan
千歳 (Chitose) translates to 'thousand years' or 'long-lived'
#559
Cherrill
USA
darling, beloved
#559
Charika
Greece
Greek
#562
Chenavia
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#563
Cherine
Arabic
Arabic
#563
Char
English
A short form of Charlotte or Cheryl, meaning 'free man' or 'petite'.
#567
Champane
France
Derived from 'champagne', referring to the sparkling wine.
#567
Chariane
American
Beloved
#568
Christeena
English
Follower of Christ.
#570
Chermeka
African
combination of names or words
#572
Chaaya
Sanskrit
Shade, shadow
#576
Chalette
French
French
#577
Cheznie
American
Likely a modern or invented name with no specific meaning.
#578
Chaunice
American
gift of God
#579
Charmonique
American
A blend of charm and unique.
#580
Charolene
American
French
#588
Cherrye
English
dear one, beloved
#588
Chaya
Hebrew↑ Rising
life
#590
Cheli
American
A variation of the name 'Shelly', often related to the sea.
#591
Chaylin
American
A variation of the name Chayla or inspired by the term 'charming'.
#594
Chritine
American
Chritine is a variant of Christine, meaning 'Christian' or 'follower of Christ'.
#595
Chaurice
American
Strong, mighty
#595
Chelesa
American
a modern variation of Chelsea, meaning 'a port or landing place'
#596
Chamille
France
a variant of Camille, meaning 'young ceremonial attendant'
#598
Chayenne
American
English
#600
Chantil
English
Singer
#601
Chakevia
American
peaceful existence
#602
Chasady
American
Grace
#604
Chrishonda
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#605
Chardonnay
France
French
#607
Chelise
American
English
#608
Chauntia
American
Possibly derived from 'Chantelle', meaning 'singing stone'
#609
Charletta
American
English
#610
Chelce
American
A modern name, possibly derived from Chelsea, which means 'landing place for chalk or limestone'.
#613
Chauntae
American
English
#613
Chardai
French
to be beloved
#614
Charmarie
English
Charming or delightful
#616
Chrysanthe
Greek
Golden flower
#617
Cheyna
American
English
#617
Charnette
French
little char
#618
Chalsea
American
Portland
#619
Chaunci
American
Based on the Latin 'Caunsus,' meaning 'to be silent' or 'quiet.'
#620
Cheza
Swahili-speaking countries
Swahili
#620
Chele
English
A diminutive form of names such as Michelle or Chelsey; it can also be considered an independent name.
#622
Chiani
Japanese
a branch of a tree or intelligent
#622
Chantai
French
singer, melody
#623
Cheniqua
American
a modern invented name without a specific traditional meaning.
#624
Cherre
French
Cherry
#624
Chandni
India
Moonlight
#625
Chene
France
oak tree
#626
Charlicia
American
A combination of Char and Alicia, implying grace and strength.
#629
Chesna
Polish
the hazelnut
#629
Charlane
American
Free man
#629
Chauntee
American
A variant of Chante; to sing.
#630
Christobel
Greece
Meaning 'Christ's beauty'.

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Boy Names Starting With CH

476 boy names starting with CH — showing top 100

#48
Charles
France
Free man
#68
Christopher
USA
Χριστόφορος, meaning 'bearer of Christ'.
#96
Christian
English
means 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian' in English; related to the Latin term 'Christianus'
#192
Chase
American
English
#442
Chance
American
Fortuity; luck; opportunity
#500
Chioke
Nigeria
God's strength.
#505
Chethan
India
Sanskrit
#515
Chino
Mexico
small or little
#521
Chanton
American
A variant of the name Chant, meaning 'song' or 'to sing'.
#523
Chozen
Japan↑ Rising
Japanese
#524
Chesten
American
A variant of 'Chester', which refers to a fortress or castle.
#526
Chrostopher
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#529
Chukwudubem
Nigeria
God guides me
#537
Chantry
England
A chapel or religious institution.
#547
Christphor
Greek
bearer of Christ
#548
Chais
Hebrew
Life
#558
Christopheranth
American
bearer of Christ
#561
Chukwunonso
Nigeria
God is always with us.
#568
Christipher
Greece
Bearer of Christ
#571
Chalmas
American
a unique name likely derived from various influences.
#583
Christianpaul
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#584
Chadwyck
England
from the warrior's farm
#588
Chale
American
English
#593
Chanceller
French
Old French
#601
Chrispher
English
Bearer of Christ.
#603
CharlesJoseph
France
free man
#605
Chanden
India
moon
#613
Charlesten
American
town of Charles
#629
Chinua
Nigeria
God's own
#630
Chemar
Hebrew
a protector
#636
Christiam
American
A variant of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'
#646
Chanthy
Cambodia
moon or moonlight
#646
Chris
English
Bearer of Christ
#652
Chinou
China
天才 (tiāncái) - gifted or talented
#657
Chrissean
US
English
#663
Chuma
Africa
God's will
#665
Chartez
American
A variation of the name Charles, often associated with strength and masculinity.
#666
Chaim
Israel↑ Rising
life
#672
Chadney
American
From the land of Chad
#672
Chubasco
Mexico
a sudden and violent storm
#677
Chrisaun
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#691
Christianjacob
American
Latin
#692
Christoval
Spanish
Spanish
#705
Chenier
France
One who lives near a place where the water is shallow.
#708
Chandara
India
Sanskrit
#718
Christopoher
Greece
Bearer of Christ
#723
Chrystyan
American
Follower of Christ
#728
Christoopher
Greek
Bearer of Christ
#731
Chigozie
Nigeria
God has created good.
#734
Chubby
American
Plump, chubby
#735
Chukwuma
Nigeria
God knows the way
#752
Christop
Greek
bearer of Christ
#752
Cheyton
English
warrior's town
#753
Chevrolet
France
A beloved name with deep roots
#754
Chanina
Hebrew
Graced or favored.
#764
Chou
China
Chou (周) means ‘circumference’ or ‘complete’, and it can also denote a dynasty in Chinese history.
#792
Chadwic
England
From the battle site; a warrior.
#805
Chadman
American
Man from Chad
#830
Chares
Greece
Joy
#830
Chazden
American
Fortified place
#830
Chon
Spanish
young man
#832
Christianmichae
American
Christian-like, who is like God
#841
Cha
Chinese
tea
#842
Christophere
English
bearer of Christ
#843
Chazman
American
man who is lively or spirited
#844
Chirles
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#850
Chanceler
France
French
#861
Chaeden
English
fighter, a warrior
#861
Chales
American
free man
#863
Chaisson
France
the son of the chief
#867
Christianson
Scandinavian countries
Son of Christian.
#872
Chrysander
Greek
Greek
#872
Cherles
English
French
#872
Chu
China
初 (chū) - beginning, first
#878
Chiraag
India
Light, lamp, or flame.
#885
Chazmon
Israel
a strong or mighty one
#887
Chic
French
Stylish or fashionable
#887
Cheval
France
horse
#889
Chachi
American
Little brother
#892
Chang
China
Chinese
#892
Chaun
China
朝阳 (zhāoyáng) - rising sun
#892
Charies
English
Variant of Charles, meaning 'free man'.
#892
Chantler
England
candle maker
#901
Christophel
Greece
Bearer of Christ
#901
Chrisangel
American
Christ's angel
#905
Chivas
Scotland
Historically associated with 'branch' or 'to pluck'.
#915
Chat
Thai
Thai
#915
Chuka
Nigeria
God's time has come
#932
Chadric
English
A variation of Chad that means protector
#937
Chass
Hebrew
Hebrew
#939
Chiebuka
Igbo Region
God's will is supreme
#961
Churchel
United Kingdom
A beloved name with deep roots
#963
Chubbie
American
Chubby; plump
#964
Chiagoziem
Nigeria
God has given me wealth
#964
Christerpher
American
Bearer of Christ
#968
Chestin
English
From the chestnut tree
#972
Ches
American
A form of Charles, meaning free man
#993
Christopherjr
American
meaning 'bearing Christ' from the Greek name 'Christophoros'
#994
Chande
India
moon, shining
#997
Charlston
American
free man’s town

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Unisex Names Starting With CH

410 gender-neutral names starting with CH — showing top 100

#145
Charlie
American↑ Rising
English
#504
Chalan
American
A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.
#508
Charl
English
free man
#562
Chezarae
Unknown
gift from God
#595
Channon
Ireland
little wolf
#637
Chamel
Arabic
to have a specific character
#680
Chawn
American
a variant of 'Shawn', meaning 'God is gracious'
#760
Charley
England
Free man
#784
Chali
American
Hebrew
#852
Chezare
American
long-haired
#889
Cheney
American
Derived from Old French, referring to 'oak tree'.
#891
Chérie
French
dear
#895
Chandler
England
French
#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
#975
Chesleigh
American
from the clearing in the land
#982
Chantha
Cambodia
Moon.
#996
Channin
American
The name Channin is often interpreted as 'young wolf' or 'the one who is as fierce as a wolf'.
#1071
Chandlar
American
A variant of the name Chandler, meaning 'candle maker' or 'one who makes candles.'
#1151
Chanon
American
English
#1178
Chane
American
gift from God
#1190
Chastain
American
From the chestnut tree
#1216
Chau
Vietnam
to be bright, moon
#1294
Chaquan
American
Strong or powerful
#1299
Ching
China
Clear/Brilliant
#1307
Chapin
American
English
#1310
Challie
American
Free man
#1324
Chee
China
Chinese
#1425
Chandar
India
Sanskrit
#1431
Charlis
American
Free man
#1475
Chae
Korea
A name that can mean 'growing', 'wealthy', or 'splendid', depending on the hanja used.
#1485
Chaka
Africa
To put on a great display
#1501
Chikezirim
Igbo
God has given me this
#1502
Chil
Korean
to be wise or intelligent
#1506
Chabier
Spanish
God is gracious — from Javier
#1512
Chilli
Modern American
derived from the chili pepper
#1514
Chaddie
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1515
Chaddy
Modern American
brave protector — from Chad
#1517
Chilukki
Indian
little one
#1520
Chafee
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1520
Chimal
Nahuatl
shield
#1522
Chimarisaekpere
Igbo
God has given me a blessing
#1523
Chafic
Arabic
brave, courageous
#1524
Chimdalu
African
God's gift
#1525
Chaggai
Hebrew
my feast — from Chaggai
#1525
Chimdiadi
Igbo
God is my strength
#1526
Chimdiegwu
Igbo
God's mercy is great
#1528
Chimkasi
African
God's gift
#1529
Chaice
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1529
Chimkasiemobi
Yoruba
God has given me joy
#1531
Chimnedum
Igbo
God's time is the best
#1532
Chimnedumije
Igbo
God's will or purpose
#1533
Chaily
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1533
Chimnonso
Igbo
God has given me
#1534
Chimzara
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1535
Chimzaram
African
God's blessing
#1536
Chainey
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1536
Chimzuru
African
God's grace
#1539
Chaniel
American
Hebrew
#1539
Chinani
African
unknown
#1540
Chinazom
Igbo
God's blessing
#1541
Chak
Indian
to be strong, powerful
#1541
Chinea
Spanish
from the Chinea family
#1542
Chaker
Arabic
one who is clever or intelligent
#1542
Chinecherem
Igbo
God has answered me
#1543
Ching-tien
Chinese
pure sky
#1544
Chaky
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1545
Chal
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1548
Choua
Hmong-speaking regions
Hmong
#1549
Chinonyelum
Igbo
God's goodness is great
#1550
Chinonyerem
Igbo
God answered my prayers
#1552
Chinta
Sanskrit
thought, contemplation
#1553
Challinor
English
from the place name Challinor
#1553
Chinu
Japanese
a nickname for a younger sibling
#1554
Chally
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1554
Chinwendum
Igbo
God's time is the best
#1555
Cham
Chinese
charming, elegant
#1555
Chinweotito
Igbo
God's blessing is great
#1556
Chaman
Persian
garden, paradise
#1556
Chinwike
Igbo
God has given
#1559
Chionne
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1560
Chea
Khmer
calm
#1560
Chiou
Chinese
to be clever or wise
#1562
Chipo
Shona
gift
#1564
Chipp
Modern American
a playful nickname
#1565
Chamis
Spanish
little chamomile
#1567
Chancy
American
English
#1568
Chiranjavi
Sanskrit
long-lived, eternal
#1569
Champa
Sanskrit
champaka flower
#1571
Chanade
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1572
Chanais
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1573
Chiril
Romanian
little boy — from Chiril
#1574
Chirillo
Spanish
little Charles
#1576
Chanaye
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1576
Chirino
Spanish
little chirping one
#1578
Chanchal
Sanskrit
agile, lively, restless
#1579
Chand
Sanskrit
moon
#1581
Chandana
Sanskrit
fragrance, sandalwood

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