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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5,966 of 5,966 C-names match
C-names in 2025
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- CevinVariant of Kevin, of debated origin, possibly from Irish Caoimhín meaning 'handsome birth' or 'gentle birth'Irish—
- CamarieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CullyOf uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of Colin or a variant of Culley, itself from a Scottish or Irish surnameScottish—
- CheynneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ChrystleVariant spelling of Crystal, meaning 'ice' or 'gemstone'English—
- ComfortDerived from the English word comfort, meaning consolation, ease, or reliefEnglish—
- CorriganOf uncertain originIrish—
- CurrieFrom a Scottish surname meaning 'hero' or 'champion', derived from Gaelic MacMhuirichScottish—
- CadiPossibly a variant of Cady, which is a diminutive of Cadence, or a Welsh name meaning 'battle'Welsh—
- Carloynof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChanzOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChaunaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CorderroOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChristyanaA modern elaborated form of Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ'Modern coinage—
- CiearraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CorneluisThe name Corneluis is a variant of Cornelius, a Roman clan name that likely derives from the Latin 'cornu', meaning 'horn'Latin—
- CregOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Clelandof uncertain originScottish—
- CailanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CaseeVariant of Casey, which is derived from an Irish surname meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'Irish—
- ChristyneFollower of ChristEnglish—
- CharoDiminutive of Rosario, referring to the Virgin of the RosarySpanish—
- CortaviousOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChristolFollower of Christ, or anointed oneEnglish—
- CotinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChandelleOf uncertain originFrench—
- ChandiOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- CandusOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Chaseyof uncertain originEnglish—
- ChrishonA modern invented name, likely a blend of Chris and the fashionable suffix -on, meaning 'follower of Christ' by association with ChrisModern coinage—
- Cleavonof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ClothildeFamous in battleFrench—
- CalishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChamarOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ClayburnClay-brook or clay streamEnglish—
- CamauriOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CadonOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name inspired by similar-sounding namesModern coinage—
- ChelceeOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CailebModern variant of Caleb, traditionally meaning 'dog' or 'faithful' in Hebrew but debatedModern coinage—
- CarthelOf uncertain origin, possibly an invented nameModern coinage—
- CharlaneCombination of Charlotte or Charles with the popular suffix -lane, no distinct meaningModern coinage—
- ColanPossibly meaning 'slender' or 'victorious people', but the origin is uncertainIrish—
- ChelciA modern spelling variant of Chelsea, derived from the Old English place name meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestone'English—
- CrestaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention or a feminine form of Crest or Creston, or derived from the Spanish crestón meaning 'crested'Modern coinage—
- CurlyA nickname meaning 'curly-haired', from the English word 'curly'English—
- CharolettA respelled variant of Charlotte, meaning 'free man' or 'petite'English—
- CosbyOf uncertain originIrish—
- CrystalynnA combination of Crystal and the popular suffix -lynn, giving the name a modern, invented feel with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- Cucaof uncertain originSpanish—
- Candenof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- CarlasOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChanikaPerhaps derived from the Sanskrit word 'chanakya' meaning 'born under the star Chitra' or a variant of 'Chanchal' meaning 'restless, lively'Modern coinage—
- CarollynnA combination of Carol and Lynn, often interpreted as 'free woman' (Carol) and 'lake' (Lynn)Modern coinage—
- CharleiA modern respelling of Charlie, from the Old English name Ċearl meaning 'free man'English—
- CasiaOf uncertain originGreek—
- ChaelaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CherilVariant of Cheryl, which is often said to mean 'darling' or 'beloved', though its exact origin is uncertainEnglish—
- CloeeA modern respelling of Chloe, derived from the Greek name meaning "blooming" or "fertilityModern coinage—
- CaceyVariant spelling of Casey, meaning 'vigilant' or 'brave' in Irish, though as a modern English variant often chosen for its soundIrish—
- CannieOf uncertain origin, possibly a pet form of names beginning with Can- or a variant of ConnieEnglish—
- CaryleOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Ceclialikely a variant of Cecilia, meaning 'blind' from Latin 'caecus'Latin—
- CherityVariant of Charity, meaning love and benevolenceEnglish—
- ChlorisGreenish-yellow, pale greenGreek—
- ChrisieFollower of ChristEnglish—
- ChakiraOf uncertain originArabic—
- CharitiA variant spelling of Charity, from the English word meaning generosity and goodwillEnglish—
- Courtneiof uncertain origin or meaningModern coinage—
- Catalinopure, clearSpanish—
- CleatisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Corrinnamaiden (of uncertain originLiterary—
- ChawnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CornishaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- CaeleighUnknownModern coinage—
- CarelGenerally interpreted as a variant of Carol, meaning 'free man' or 'song of joy' depending on the sourceDutch—
- CatheryneA spelling variant of Catherine, derived from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning "pureGreek—
- CherylnBelovedModern coinage—
- CyanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharmionA feminine name derived from Greek, meaning 'little joy' or 'delight'Greek—
- ChealseaPlace name meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestone' at the Chelsea district of LondonModern coinage—
- ColebyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CrystinVariant spelling of Christine, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- CyndalOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChimeneHearing, listenerSpanish—
- CamreighOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CelseyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ClaramaeA combination of Clara and Mae, suggesting 'bright and beloved'Modern coinage—
- CarrinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Chaliseof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CariaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of the ancient Greek region CariaModern coinage—
- ChantilA modern coinage, likely a variant of Chantal, possibly intended to evoke French eleganceModern coinage—
- CeleniaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharriseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChrysOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ClaryssaOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern elaboration of Clara or ClarissaModern coinage—
- Clydellof uncertain origin, possibly a combination of the names Clyde and DellModern coinage—
- CondaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ContrellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CristabelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Cynithiaof uncertain origin, likely a misspelling or variant of Cynthia, meaning "from Mount Kynthos" (Greek)English—
- CailieVariant of Kaylee, generally understood as a modern coinage meaning 'slender' or 'fair', from the Irish surname derived from CaollaidheIrish—
- ChistianA variant spelling of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- ChristanaFollower of ChristEnglish—
- CalleSlenderScandinavian—
- CecileeVariant of Cecilia, a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'blindLatin—
- ChancieA modern feminine variant of Chance, from the English word meaning opportunity or luckModern coinage—
- ChondraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CaptolaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CaidonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarinneA variant of Carine, itself a form of Carina, often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'pure'English—
- CherilynnBlend of Cheryl and LynneModern coinage—
- ChrisyVariant of Chrissy, itself a diminutive of Christine or Christina, meaning "follower of ChristEnglish—
- ClemieDiminutive of Clement or Clementine, meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle'English—
- ConneeOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ChardayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharniseThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- ChianaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- ChristabellaBeautiful ChristianEnglish—
- Claryceof uncertain originEnglish—
- CarneliaOf uncertain originLatin—
- CerysLove, belovedWelsh—
- CharmelProbably a modern blend of Charmaine and the popular -el suffixModern coinage—
- CareenLittle darlingLatin—
- ChonitaLittle Chona, a diminutive of ConcepciónSpanish—
- CohlUncertainEnglish—
- CyniaUncertainModern coinage—
- ChidiGod existsAfrican—
- CleofasOf uncertain originSpanish—
- CorneshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Candiaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChaysonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CherinaLikely a modern coinage blending 'Cher' or 'Cheryl' with the popular '-ina' suffixModern coinage—
- CydneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CaressA gentle touch or embraceEnglish—
- CarrieanneCompound name combining Carrie and Anne, with no independent meaning beyond the componentsModern coinage—
- CherylynnA combination of Cheryl and Lynn, often interpreted as 'little beloved one' or 'lake waterfall'Modern coinage—
- CheryshA modern invented name, likely derived from the sound of names like Cherish or CherylModern coinage—
- ChungA common Korean surname and given name element, often indicating 'middle' or 'loyal' depending on the hanja used, but the precise meaning depends on the specific character chosenSlavic—
- CarnelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CasyOf uncertain originIrish—
- Clestonof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CrystolVariant spelling of Crystal, meaning clear, brilliant glass or gemstoneEnglish—
- CarlynePerhaps a feminine form of Carl, meaning 'free man'English—
- CarollynFeminine variant of Carol, derived from the Germanic word for 'free man'English—
- CelitaDiminutive of Celia, often interpreted as 'heavenly' or 'of the sky'Spanish—
- ChenilleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Chivonof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChazeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChiltonFrom an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'farmstead by the spring' or 'farmstead of the young men'English—
- Chisaof uncertain originJapanese—
- CougarA large wild cat native to the AmericasModern coinage—
- CatrellCombination of the prefix 'cat-' and the suffix '-rell', likely modeled after names like 'Mitchell' or 'Montrell'Modern coinage—
- CharleeneFeminine variant of Charles, meaning 'free man'English—
- CharaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Capriaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Cindelof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CloteeOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ColetaOf uncertain originFrench—
- CrystaleA respelling of Crystal, meaning 'ice' or 'clear mineral'English—
- CabeThe name Cabe is of uncertain origin, possibly a transferred use of an Irish surname or a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- CambrynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChauntelleVariant of Chantelle, from French "chantele" meaning 'song,' but popularized as a 20th-century coinageModern coinage—
- CimoneUnknownModern coinage—
- Cordneyof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of CourtneyModern coinage—
- CammeronOf uncertain originScottish—
- CindeOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CarrRock or fortressScottish—
- ChansonSong, from the French word for songFrench—
- ChassieDiminutive of Chastity, meaning 'purity'English—
- CabellaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CannenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChathamOf uncertain origin, likely a surname habitational name from Chatham in Kent, England, meaning 'homestead or village of a man named Ceatta'English—
- Chayleeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CheriaUncertainModern coinage—
- ClentOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ClifA short form of Clifford, from an English surname meaning 'ford by a cliff'English—
- CaryssaModern coinage, possibly a variant of Carissa or a blend of Cara and AlyssaModern coinage—
- CavonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CaylorThe name Caylor is of uncertain originModern coinage—
- Chaniquaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharlayneModern feminine name, likely a blend of Charlotte and Elaine or a respelling shared with similar namesModern coinage—
- ChukwudiThere is a GodAfrican—
- CortanaOf modern coinage, derived from the Cortana artificial intelligence in video gamesModern coinage—
- ChrlesVariant of Charles, meaning 'free man'English—
- CortnyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CamalaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ClemaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CaidanceProbably a modern invented name, blending the sound of names like Cade or Kay with Cadence, meaning 'rhythm' or 'flow' in musicModern coinage—
- CarnishaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinageModern coinage—
- ChanahFavor, grace, or graciousness, deriving from the Hebrew root for 'to show favor'Hebrew—
- CharneleModern coinage, possibly a blend of Charlotte and Chanel, or an invented name with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- CobinOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Coby or a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- ChadricOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage blending Chad and the -ric suffix found in names like AldricModern coinage—
- CharniceOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- ClomaOf uncertain meaningEnglish—
- CarliseA modern feminine name of uncertain meaning, likely a respelling of CarlisleModern coinage—
- CarvellOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ChamekaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CherynOf uncertain originModern coinage—