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The CH sound gives names a soft, flowing quality. This list covers girl names starting with CH, popular across American, English, France, French, Spanish traditions.

Quick facts: girl names starting with CH

  • 1,792 girl names start with CH in our database
  • 200 shown below, ranked by current popularity
  • Top origins: American, English, France
  • See the full combined list at Starting With CH for all genders

Girl Names Starting With CH

1,792 girl names starting with CH

#2
France
free man
#23
Greece
blooming
#145
American↑ Rising
English
#417
American
English
#496
English↑ Rising
Free man
#501
American
English
#502
American
A blend of Chris and Sandra, commonly interpreted as 'bearer of Christ' or 'helper of humanity'
#502
American
follower of Christ
#503
USA
Derived from the name Charlie, meaning 'free man'.
#503
Hebrew
Gift of God
#504
American
A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.
#505
American
A combination of 'Chloe', meaning young green shoot, and 'Jane', meaning God is gracious.
#505
American
A variant of Cherise, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'
#506
American
A variant of Shantae; the stone or the warrior
#508
English
free man
#508
American
A blend of Charles (meaning 'free man') and Lisa (a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath')
#510
South America
Little girl or female child
#514
Nigeria
Igbo
#516
American
A blend of the names Chela and Lena
#521
American
English
#522
France
free man
#525
American
darling, dear one
#527
American
pure, chaste
#528
French
French
#528
English
English
#529
American
A blend of the names Charlotte and Lisa, often interpreted as 'Free man' or 'Noble woman'
#531
English
dear or beloved
#533
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#536
English
Gift of God
#537
Japan
A name that can mean 'a thousand generations' or 'a thousand waves'.
#538
American
gift from God
#538
American
darling
#545
American
English
#547
France
A feminine form of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'
#548
American
follower of Christ
#549
American
sister
#549
Spanish
Chiquia often means 'little' or 'small', derived from 'chico'.
#549
USA
A name derived from the French word 'charme' meaning 'charm'.
#550
Nigeria
Igbo
#551
American
A combination of 'Chelsea' and 'Anne', implying 'landing place for ships' and 'grace'.
#551
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#552
American
A derivative of the name 'Chaley', often interpreted as youthful or lively.
#553
French
room; chamber
#553
France
Free man
#555
American
Variant of Charlotte, meaning 'free man'.
#556
American
Follower of Christ
#556
USA
Xhosa
#557
Indian
The one who brings success or vibrancy
#557
Japan
千歳 (Chitose) translates to 'thousand years' or 'long-lived'
#559
USA
darling, beloved
#559
Greece
Greek
#562
Unknown
gift from God
#562
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#563
Arabic
Arabic
#563
English
A short form of Charlotte or Cheryl, meaning 'free man' or 'petite'.
#567
France
Derived from 'champagne', referring to the sparkling wine.
#567
American
Beloved
#568
English
Follower of Christ.
#570
African
combination of names or words
#572
Sanskrit
Shade, shadow
#576
French
French
#577
American
Likely a modern or invented name with no specific meaning.
#578
American
gift of God
#579
American
A blend of charm and unique.
#580
American
French
#588
English
dear one, beloved
#588
Hebrew↑ Rising
life
#590
American
A variation of the name 'Shelly', often related to the sea.
#591
American
A variation of the name Chayla or inspired by the term 'charming'.
#594
American
Chritine is a variant of Christine, meaning 'Christian' or 'follower of Christ'.
#595
Ireland
little wolf
#595
American
Strong, mighty
#595
American
a modern variation of Chelsea, meaning 'a port or landing place'
#596
France
a variant of Camille, meaning 'young ceremonial attendant'
#598
American
English
#600
English
Singer
#601
American
peaceful existence
#602
American
Grace
#604
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#605
France
French
#607
American
English
#608
American
Possibly derived from 'Chantelle', meaning 'singing stone'
#609
American
English
#610
American
A modern name, possibly derived from Chelsea, which means 'landing place for chalk or limestone'.
#613
American
English
#613
French
to be beloved
#614
English
Charming or delightful
#616
Greek
Golden flower
#617
American
English
#617
French
little char
#618
American
Portland
#619
American
Based on the Latin 'Caunsus,' meaning 'to be silent' or 'quiet.'
#620
Swahili-speaking countries
Swahili
#620
English
A diminutive form of names such as Michelle or Chelsey; it can also be considered an independent name.
#622
Japanese
a branch of a tree or intelligent
#622
French
singer, melody
#623
American
a modern invented name without a specific traditional meaning.
#624
French
Cherry
#624
India
Moonlight
#625
France
oak tree
#626
American
A combination of Char and Alicia, implying grace and strength.
#629
Polish
the hazelnut
#629
American
Free man
#629
American
A variant of Chante; to sing.
#630
Greece
Meaning 'Christ's beauty'.
#634
International
Greek
#634
France
French
#634
English
follower of Christ
#635
American
Unknown
#635
American
A unique variation of the name Jasmine, associated with the fragrant flower.
#635
American
Christ-like
#637
Arabic
to have a specific character
#638
American
A play or a game; often implies something done for show or pretense
#638
Spanish
young girl
#641
Cambodia
Moonlight, luminous
#641
France
French
#641
American
English
#644
American
A variant of Chelsea, meaning 'a landing place for ships'
#645
American
A variant of Charlotte, meaning free man.
#645
France
Christian woman
#647
American
God is gracious
#647
American
beloved
#647
American
A modern invented name, possibly a blend of names like Char and Neshia.
#648
American
English
#650
American
English
#652
Japan
a child born in the midst of a river
#654
France
A beloved name with deep roots
#654
English
English
#655
American
Follower of Christ; shimmering or radiant
#656
India
Good deeds, characters
#657
American
Derived from the Old English term meaning 'port on the hill'.
#658
Zambia
A form of love or affection
#658
English
A variation of the name 'Janice', representing God's gracious gift
#658
Japan
小さな船 (Chiisana fune) - small ship
#660
American
Chassidy
#660
American
A variant of 'Cheryl,' possibly derived from 'cherie' meaning 'darling' or 'dear' in French.
#665
American
It appears to be a modern, creative name without a specific traditional meaning, possibly a blend of 'Char' and 'Yvonne'
#667
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#668
English
from the meadow
#668
France
charm or charisma
#669
American
A variation of Christine, meaning 'follower of Christ'.
#670
American
Italian
#671
Spanish
Spanish
#671
France
The pure one; chaste
#671
American
Charming or full of charm.
#673
American
The name Charnai is often regarded as a modern or creative variation and does not have a widely documented meaning.
#674
American
English
#678
American
English
#678
France
French
#679
English
to sing
#680
American
Latin
#680
American
a variant of 'Shawn', meaning 'God is gracious'
#680
English
to take a chance
#683
American
to be free
#683
French
Beloved one
#686
American
charming
#687
American
Derived from Chanel, associated with 'the canal'
#687
American
People of the South
#688
American
sweet or darling
#690
French
Small song or chant.
#691
American
African American Vernacular English
#692
India
Sanskrit
#692
Mexico
Spanish
#693
American
Variant of the name 'Keshia', often interpreted as 'pure'.
#694
American
English
#695
American
the one who shines
#697
American
dear one
#699
American
French
#702
American
Difficult to define; often associated with beauty and uniqueness.
#703
American
A combination of 'Chris' and 'Ann', typically meaning 'Christ bearer'.
#703
American
English
#706
Sri Lanka
Refers to 'a beautiful flower'.
#709
American
French
#709
American
a modern feminine form related to Chantal, meaning 'stone' or 'boulder'.
#711
English
English
#711
American
American English
#713
American
a derivative of the name Chanel, meaning 'canal' or 'pipe'.
#714
American
A combination of Chay and Lynn; a feminine form of Chay.
#715
American
A variation of the name Chérie, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'.
#719
English
graceful
#721
American
A feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man'
#722
American
Modern variant of Chelsea, meaning 'chalk landing place'.
#728
Italy
Italian
#729
American
derived from the name Kyla
#731
France
Stone; Rocky Place
#733
American
no established meaning
#735
English
from the word 'Charity', meaning 'love' or 'benevolence'
#736
English
a name derived from ‘Charm’ implying grace and beauty.
#737
France
French
#738
Spanish
beloved
#739
Spanish
Spanish
#740
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#744
India
Sanskrit
#744
American
Derived from the French word 'chardon', meaning 'thistle'; symbolizes protection.
#744
American
shining, bright
#745
English
English
#749
Latin
pure
#749
English
A creative form of the name 'Chad' with feminine flair
#752
American
English
#753
American
A combination of 'Chakra' that represents energy points in the body.

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