Names that start with C
1,235 different C-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Charlotte led them with 13,408 newborns. Compare all 5,966 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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- Cardinof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ClausShort form of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'Greek—
- CatrenaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharlyeA modern spelling variant of Charlie, originally a diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'English—
- ClaudisOf uncertain originLatin—
- CranstonSurname of uncertain origin, possibly from a place name meaning 'crane's town' in Old EnglishEnglish—
- CrystianOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChianneLikely a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Cheyenne or a combination of Chi- and -anneModern coinage—
- CathlynA modern variant of Caitlin, which is the Irish form of Catherine, meaning 'pure'Irish—
- Celiciaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CalabOften considered a variant of Caleb, meaning 'devotion to God' or 'whole-hearted' in HebrewModern coinage—
- ChaniaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharnitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CassityOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Cassidy, which is from an Irish surname meaning 'curly-haired' or 'descendant of Caiside'Modern coinage—
- ChrystineVariant spelling of Christine, derived from Christ, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed oneEnglish—
- CeiraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CretaUncertainEnglish—
- CasidyA variant spelling of Cassidy, an Irish surname meaning 'curly-haired' or 'descendant of Caiside'Irish—
- ChylerOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChrystieUncertainEnglish—
- CoreenaMeaning uncertainModern coinage—
- ChelleShort form of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'English—
- CliffieDiminutive of Clifford or Clifton, meaning 'ford near a cliff' or 'settlement on a cliff'English—
- ChritopherOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ColaOf uncertain originIrish—
- CorneilusOf uncertain originLatin—
- CornieDiminutive of Cornelius or Cornelia, derived from the Latin 'cornu' meaning 'horn'Latin—
- ChaddrickOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChidinmaGod is goodAfrican—
- CinqueItalian word for the number five, often associated with the Cinque Terre regionItalian—
- ColtraneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CaresseDerived from the French word for a gentle touch or embraceFrench—
- CearraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ClanceDerived from a surname of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Clancy or a place nameEnglish—
- CorionOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CaydanceA modern invented name based on the word 'cadence' meaning rhythmic flowModern coinage—
- CorianOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharmagneVariant of Charmaine, derived from the English word 'charm', meaning 'delightful' or 'charming'English—
- ChueOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CleotildeOf uncertain meaning, likely derived from a Gothic or Old Germanic compoundSpanish—
- CourtOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CendyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ChaniseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChaydenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Cheneyof uncertain origin, possibly from an English surname meaning 'oak grove' or derived from a place nameEnglish—
- CorbetOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Corbin or a transferred use of an English surnameEnglish—
- CristinoFollower of Christ or anointed oneSpanish—
- CharieOften considered a variant of Charlie, a diminutive of Charles meaning 'free man'English—
- ChristeFollower of Christ, or anointed oneEnglish—
- CheryleneProbably a blend of Cheryl and the popular suffix -ene, suggesting a meaning related to 'dear one' or 'beloved' (from Cheryl, a form of Cherie) but with no definitive meaningEnglish—
- CarenaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- ClaudyOf uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of Claude, from the Latin Claudius, meaning 'lame'English—
- CullanOf uncertain originIrish—
- CeceiliaBlindLatin—
- Correnaprobably a variant of Corinne, ultimately derived from the Greek 'kore' meaning 'maiden'English—
- CaralynnA modern combination of Cara and Lynn, often interpreted as 'beloved' (from Cara's Italian meaning) and 'lake' or 'pool' (Lynn's Welsh meaning), though it was coined without a fixed meaningModern coinage—
- ChandonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChequitaOf uncertain origin, possibly a respelling of Chiquita, a Spanish diminutive meaning 'little one'Modern coinage—
- CabrinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarmelleLittle vineyardHebrew—
- CelisaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CheylaPossibly a variant of Sheila, which is of Irish origin and means 'blind' or 'heavenly'English—
- CathaleenOf uncertain originIrish—
- ChaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Cherronof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChantaleStone or rock (feminine form of Chantal)French—
- ChaoOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CleotisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Chyannaof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- ChristropherBearer of ChristGreek—
- CyndiaPossibly a variant of Cynthia, meaning 'from Mount Cynthus', or a modern coined name inspired by CindyModern coinage—
- CamranOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChastaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChirstinaA variant spelling of Christina, meaning a follower of ChristEnglish—
- ClarrisaBright, clear, famousLatin—
- Carleaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChangOften interpreted as 'prosperous' or 'flourishing' in Chinese, though the exact meaning depends on the specific characters usedModern coinage—
- ChaninOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Chestineof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChyrlOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Cheryl or a phonetic spelling of the sameEnglish—
- CleotaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharmineLittle song, or a feminine form of CharlesEnglish—
- ChristiannFollower of ChristEnglish—
- CriagVariant of Craig, likely of Scottish origin, meaning 'rock' or 'crag'Scottish—
- ChriseldaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CederickA variant spelling of Cedric, a name of uncertain origin but often associated with the Old English element for 'battle' or 'warEnglish—
- ChaniyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChristyanVariant of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- ClarabelA combination of Clara and Belle, meaning "clear" and "beautifulEnglish—
- CurtishaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern feminine elaboration of CurtisModern coinage—
- Clevonof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChantiaProbably a modern invented name, likely a blend of Chantel or Chantal and the fashionable -ia suffix, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- ClytieA water nymph in Greek mythology, or possibly derived from Greek 'klytos' meaning famous, nobleGreek—
- CaltonOf uncertain originScottish—
- CaymenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CyannOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CorindaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChristalynOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- ClarieceOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CyerraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CalyssaModern invented name, likely a blend of names like Callie and MelissaModern coinage—
- CamdinOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- CarrianneModern respelling of the name Carrie, a diminutive of Caroline, meaning "free man" or "song of joyModern coinage—
- CeanaOf uncertain originScottish—
- CarethaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern feminine coinageModern coinage—
- Chiekoone thousand blessings childJapanese—
- CrandallPossibly a transferred use of the English surname Crandall, which may derive from a place name in England meaning 'crane valley'English—
- CagneySurname transferred to first nameModern coinage—
- Chanteeof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name based on the French word 'chante' meaning 'sing'Modern coinage—
- Chaof uncertain origin, possibly a modern short form or variant of names like Charles or ChaunceyModern coinage—
- CynthaVariant of Cynthia, meaning 'woman from Mount Cynthus'Greek—
- CaydanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CheniseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Caniyahof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarrolynOf uncertain origin, likely a spelling variant of Carolyn, itself derived from CarolineModern coinage—
- CeiliOf uncertain originIrish—
- ChimaOf Igbo origin, derived from 'Chi' (god) and 'ma' (good, beautiful)African—
- Cabotof uncertain originEnglish—
- ChrisanneCombination of Chris and Anne, suggesting 'follower of Christ' and 'grace'Modern coinage—
- ChristepherBearer of Christ, from Greek 'Christos' and 'phero' (to bear)English—
- ClelaOf unclear originEnglish—
- CyntheaVariant of Cynthia, from Greek Kynthia, meaning 'woman from Kynthos' (a mountain on Delos, birthplace of Artemis)Greek—
- CandissOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Chantallea French diminutive of Chantal, derived from a place name meaning 'stone' or 'rocky place'French—
- Cherikaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChrishaunOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ClaudettaDiminutive of Claudia, meaning 'lame' or 'crippled'Latin—
- ClifordFord near a cliff or slopeEnglish—
- CristynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern respelling of Christine, which traditionally means 'follower of ChristModern coinage—
- CachetA modern name derived from the French word cachet, meaning 'seal' or 'distinction'Modern coinage—
- ClaxtonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CostasShort form of Constantine, meaning "constant, steadfastGreek—
- ChiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChrisandraA feminine name combining elements of Christine and Sandra, with no single established meaningModern coinage—
- CierrahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CorianaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Cora or CorinneModern coinage—
- CaytlinVariant spelling of Caitlin, traditionally meaning 'pure'Irish—
- ChistinaFollower of Christ, or anointedEnglish—
- CariannModern combination of Carrie and Ann, often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'grace'Modern coinage—
- Clementsmerciful, gentleEnglish—
- CleteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharmaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CyanneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Chapinof uncertain originEnglish—
- CassadeeOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining Cass- (as in Cassandra) with the popular -dee suffixModern coinage—
- Christerpherbearer of Christ, a variant of ChristopherEnglish—
- ChannelleFeminine variant of Chanel, a surname derived from Old French 'chanel' (channel), adopted as a given name in honor of the fashion brandFrench—
- ChevisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChristeenaFollower of Christ (feminine form of Christian)English—
- Clayborneof uncertain originEnglish—
- CaroOften considered a short form of Caroline, ultimately meaning 'free man'Italian—
- ChasitieModern coinage, likely derived from the virtue name Chastity, meaning 'purity' or 'modesty'Modern coinage—
- Consepcionconception, referring to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin MarySpanish—
- CadynceA modern invented name with no established meaning, derived from the phonetic similarity to names like Cadence and MadisonModern coinage—
- CaniyaMeaning is uncertain, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- CaroleenA combination of Carol and the suffix -een, likely meaning "little Carol" or "little strong oneEnglish—
- CambellOf uncertain originScottish—
- CanishaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- CamielleOf uncertain origin, likely a feminine elaboration of Camille or a variant of Camilla, often associated with the camellia flowerModern coinage—
- CalleenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CapriciaOf uncertain origin, possibly an invented name or a feminine elaboration of CapriModern coinage—
- ClistaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChannahGrace, favorHebrew—
- Chonof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the Korean name 전 (Jeon) or a diminutive of names like AlonzoModern coinage—
- CyaraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChayneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ChyrelA modern invented feminine name, possibly a variant of Cheryl or a blend of names like Chrystal and CherylModern coinage—
- CaliforniaThe name California is taken directly from the UModern coinage—
- CaylonPossibly a modern invented name, influenced by Caelan or KaelanModern coinage—
- CharlseyFree man's meadowEnglish—
- ChinitaLittle girlSpanish—
- CrescencioCrescencio is the Spanish form of Crescentius, meaning 'growing' or 'increasing'Spanish—
- CyndeOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CalaisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarolleeCombination of Carol and Lee, with Carol meaning 'free man' or 'song of joy' and Lee meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'English—
- CouncilOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChaeliOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- ChandreaModern feminine name, possibly a blend of 'Chandra' and 'Andrea', or a variant of 'Chandra' (moon) with a feminine suffixModern coinage—
- CalbertOf uncertain meaningEnglish—
- ChristphorPossibly a misspelling or variant of Christopher, which means "bearer of Christ" from Greek ChristophorosEnglish—
- ChrylLikely a variant of Cheryl, itself a respelling of Cherie, meaning 'dear one' in FrenchEnglish—
- ChaliceDerived from the English word for a ceremonial cup or gobletModern coinage—
- CiarahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ConcettinaLittle conception, referring to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin MaryItalian—
- CortinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CatonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Corenof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CruzitaLittle cross or crosslet, a diminutive of Cruz (cross)Spanish—
- CathereneOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Katherine meaning 'pure'English—
- ChenellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CasmerOf uncertain originSlavic—
- CatheA shortened form of Catherine, thus meaning 'pure'English—
- CherlynnA modern invented name blending Cheryl and Lynn, often interpreted as a combination without a specific meaningModern coinage—
- CamylaLikely a modern respelling of Camila, derived from the Roman family name Camillus, meaning 'attendant' or 'helper'Modern coinage—
- ClorineThe meaning is uncertain, but it is likely a variant of Chlorine, derived from the Greek word 'khloros' meaning 'greenish-yellow'Modern coinage—
- ChantillyOf uncertain meaning, likely derived from the name of the French town or laceFrench—
- CrespinOf uncertain originLatin—
- CaillouOf uncertain origin, likely a French diminutiveLiterary—
- CaramiaDear beloved, an Italian term of endearment meaning 'my dear' or 'my love'Italian—
- CayRejoice, or a variant of the name KayEnglish—