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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- CordaySurname transferred to given name, often associated with Charlotte Corday but used independentlyFrench—
- CarmeshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Cayaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChandriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharnetteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChaynaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CheliseOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- Carleshaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CorydonOf uncertain originGreek—
- CynethiaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage or a creative variant of Cynthia or SynthiaModern coinage—
- ChondaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChristophereVariant spelling of Christopher, meaning 'bearer of Christ' in GreekGreek—
- Clesterof uncertain originEnglish—
- Coadylikely derived from an Irish surname, of uncertain meaningIrish—
- CarolleOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CastellaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CandaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarmitaLittle song (diminutive of Carmen, which derives from Hebrew meaning 'vineyard of God' or Latin 'song')Spanish—
- CauyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Chaleslikely a variant spelling of Charles, meaning 'free man'English—
- ChanyaMoon, or of the moon, in ThaiModern coinage—
- CharondaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChloraDerived from the Greek word khloros, meaning green or pale greenGreek—
- ConswellaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarminoSong or poemItalian—
- CashlynCashlyn is a modern invented name, likely combining the fashionable suffix -lyn with the surname or given name Cash, giving it a sound associated with wealth but no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- CharnettaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChereneVariant of Cherine, possibly derived from the French chérie meaning "dear one" or as a variant of the Persian name ShirinFrench—
- CailyVariant of Kaylee, likely meaning 'slender' or 'pure'Modern coinage—
- CelicaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChanleyOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining 'Chan-' (as in Channing or Chandler) with the popular suffix '-ley'Modern coinage—
- ChelcyPossibly a variant of Chelsea, which is said to mean 'port' or 'landing place' from Old EnglishEnglish—
- CheraeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Camyof uncertain origin, possibly a short form of Camilla or a variant of KamiModern coinage—
- CarmelineGarden of God or song (uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Carmen and -line)English—
- CarrsonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CasShort form of Casper, meaning "treasurer" or "keeper of the treasury" via Persian originEnglish—
- CharliesOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Charles meaning "free man" or a pet formEnglish—
- ChinmayFull of bliss, supremely joyfulSanskrit—
- ChukwumaGod knowsAfrican—
- CloriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CordarylOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Chelesaof uncertain originEnglish—
- ChristeeDiminutive of Christina or Christine, ultimately deriving from the Greek name Christos, meaning 'anointed'English—
- CletoOne who is famous or renowned, of debated originLatin—
- Charvisof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChristiferOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ClarizaBright, clearModern coinage—
- CreggOf uncertain originScottish—
- CherisaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChermaineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CaroljeanCompound name combining Carol and Jean, thus 'free man' and 'God is gracious'Modern coinage—
- ChriseanThe name Chrisean is a modern invented name, likely a blend of Chris and Dean, or a variant of ChristianModern coinage—
- CamilA blend of Camille and Emil, likely meaning 'helper to the priest' or 'rival'French—
- CarletaFeminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'manly'German—
- CelinesOf uncertain originFrench—
- Chaneeof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Chanel or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- ChristorpherOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ChrsitopherBearer of ChristGreek—
- ClyteeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CorreenOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CaidOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CassadieOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Cassidy, an Irish surname meaning 'curly-headed' or 'descendant of Caiside'Irish—
- CaulinThe name Caulin is a modern variant of Colin or Caolan, meaning 'young pup' or 'slender' in Irish or Scottish Gaelic origin, though its exact meaning in this spelling is debatedIrish—
- CheyaneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ColburnOf uncertain origin, possibly a transferred use of an English surname, itself a variant of Colborne, meaning 'cool stream' from Old English col 'cool' and burna 'stream'English—
- CynthyaFrom Mount KynthosEnglish—
- CaedanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CeairraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharizmaDerived from the English word charisma, meaning a compelling charm or magnetismModern coinage—
- ChaselynModern feminine name of uncertain meaning, likely a combination of the root name Chas(e) and the popular suffix -lynModern coinage—
- CherrillOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Cheryl or a feminine form of GeraldEnglish—
- CambreaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CameyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarleiModern invented name, likely a blend of Carla or Caroline with the popular -lei suffix, without a traditional meaningModern coinage—
- CasildaPerhaps meaning 'battle strength' or derived from a Visigothic nameSpanish—
- ChandlarModern invented name, likely a blend of Chandler and a fashionable suffixModern coinage—
- CandonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CaterinVariant of Katherine, meaning 'pure'Greek—
- CerraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChelliePossibly a variant of Shelley, from a surname meaning 'clearing on a bank' or 'ledge meadow'English—
- CiairaProbably a modern spelling variant of Ciara, which is the feminine form of the Irish name Ciarán, meaning 'dark-haired' or 'black'Modern coinage—
- CableOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ChasinA modern coinage, likely derived from the surname Chase or the English word chaseModern coinage—
- CouperOne who makes or sells barrelsEnglish—
- Caedenceof uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage echoing the word cadence meaning rhythm or flowModern coinage—
- ChesnieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChizukoThousand child, or a child of a thousand generations, depending on the kanji usedJapanese—
- CandasOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarinnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChiquittaA feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Chiquita, a Spanish word meaning 'little oneModern coinage—
- ClaronOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Colindaof uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Colleen and Linda or a variant of Columba meaning 'dove'English—
- ContrinaMeaning unknownModern coinage—
- CalubThe meaning of Calub is uncertain but it is likely a variant of Caleb, which means 'devotion' or 'whole heart' in HebrewHebrew—
- ChaneleVariant of Chanel, which is a transferred use of the French surname meaning 'pipe' or 'channel'French—
- ChezneyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChristeanFollower of ChristEnglish—
- CarmeronLikely a modern respelling of Cameron, which traditionally means 'crooked nose' in Scottish Gaelic, but for this variant the meaning is uncertainScottish—
- ChaitanyaConsciousness, intelligence, or spiritual awarenessSanskrit—
- CheveyoOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarliyahCarliyah is a modern coinage combining the name Carly or Carla with the popular -iyah suffix, and does not have a traditional meaningModern coinage—
- CarmellOf uncertain etymologyModern coinage—
- CharnayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CherondaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Culverof uncertain originEnglish—
- ChristinamarieChristinamarie is a compound of Christine and Marie, meaning 'follower of Christ' and 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness' respectivelyEnglish—
- CleranceProbably a variant of Clarence, a name derived from the English title Duke of Clarence, ultimately from a place name meaning 'bright' or 'clearModern coinage—
- CoreyonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Coritaprobably a feminine form of the Italian name Corito, itself a diminutive of names like Corrado or possibly related to the Spanish name Corita meaning 'little heart' (from 'cora'), but the derivation remains uncertainItalian—
- CoteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarrinaLittle darlingModern coinage—
- ChaleyOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Haley or CheyenneModern coinage—
- CandenceRhythm, flowEnglish—
- CaneshaOf debated origin, possibly a modern invented name combining elements from names like Candace or KeishaModern coinage—
- ChandrikaDerived from Sanskrit, meaning 'moonlight' or 'illuminated by the moon'Sanskrit—
- ChelseiModern invented variant of Chelsea, a place name meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestoneModern coinage—
- CherissaLikely a modern elaboration of Cheri or Cherise, possibly influenced by names like Melissa or ClarissaModern coinage—
- Clemmaof uncertain originEnglish—
- CambelleVariant of Campbell, derived from a Scottish surname meaning 'crooked mouth' or 'crooked smile'Scottish—
- CayleiModern invented name, likely a variant of Kaylee or Caylee, meaning uncertainModern coinage—
- ChristmasThe feast day of Christ's birth, December 25English—
- CorranOf uncertain originIrish—
- ChakiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CheyrlA respelling of Cheryl, itself a variant of the name Cheryl, which is of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Cherry and Beryl, or a feminine form of CharlesModern coinage—
- ChukwuebukaGod is greatAfrican—
- CalisaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChastelynModern combination of Chastity and names ending in -lyn, suggesting purityModern coinage—
- CranfordFrom the crane ford, referring to a crossing where cranes were seenEnglish—
- CambridgeBridge over the River CamEnglish—
- CaytlynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Cellaof uncertain originEnglish—
- CordarrylThe name is a modern coinage, likely combining elements from the name Cordell with the popular suffix -ryl, perhaps influenced by names like DarrylModern coinage—
- CarrineOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CharlinaCombination of Charles (meaning 'free man') and the suffix -lina, likely influenced by names like Carolina or AngelinaModern coinage—
- CrislynCombination of the prefix Cris- (from Christine or Crystal) and the popular suffix -lynModern coinage—
- CybeleOf uncertain meaningGreek—
- CalvenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarrahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Caysieof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChadeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChalonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CyndelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CystalVariant spelling of Crystal, meaning 'ice' or 'clear gemstone'English—
- CharmanIt is likely a modern coinage, possibly a variant of Charmaine or Charisma, but its exact meaning is unclearModern coinage—
- Ciliciaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ClorisOf uncertain origin, possibly related to the Greek word for green, or a variant of ChlorisModern coinage—
- CrystenVariant of Kristin, often interpreted as 'follower of Christ'Scandinavian—
- CaitOf uncertain originIrish—
- CheryalLikely a variant of Cheryl, which is a blend of Cherry and Beryl, or possibly a modern invented name with no specific meaningModern coinage—
- CarelyVariant of Carly, derived from Carol meaning "free man" or a feminine form of CharlesEnglish—
- CartrellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CassandrOf uncertain originGreek—
- Chelceyof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChellyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CarlessOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CatcherOne who catches, often associated with the baseball positionModern coinage—
- ChekeshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CrecencioCrecencio is a Spanish name meaning 'growing' or 'increasing,' derived from the Latin name CrescentiusSpanish—
- Cuthbertfamous, brightEnglish—
- CarliaDebatedModern coinage—
- CarnettaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Carnell or a variant of CarnetaModern coinage—
- ChenaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CiriaOf uncertain originSpanish—
- CrystalannA combination of Crystal (derived from the Greek word for ice) and Ann (from Hebrew, meaning gracious)Modern coinage—
- Cathaof uncertain originEnglish—
- CherisPossibly a variant of Cherise or a modern invented name, associated with the French word for 'cherry'Modern coinage—
- ChigozieGod has blessedAfrican—
- CyeraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Carolanfeminine form of Carol, meaning 'free man'English—
- CayleaDerived from the Irish name Caollaidhe, meaning 'slender' or 'fair', or a modern creative spelling of KayleeModern coinage—
- CeniyahModern coinage, possibly inspired by names like Senia or KeniaModern coinage—
- CheyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChinweGod owns lifeAfrican—
- Clevieof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CloydeOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CamarynModern coinage, likely a blend of Cam(a) and the popular suffix -ryn (as in Kathryn)Modern coinage—
- ChantryA chapel endowed for the singing of masses for the founder's soul, or a surname derived from such a chapelEnglish—
- CaprishaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- CheviOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ChristianjamesA compound name combining Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ', and James, meaning 'supplanter'Modern coinage—
- Clantonof uncertain originEnglish—
- Conoof uncertain originIrish—
- CuahutemocFalling eagle or descending eagle, from the Nahuatl elements cuauhtli (eagle) and temoc (descends)Native American—
- CalyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Caytonof uncertain originEnglish—
- CecyliaBlindSlavic—
- Chaleeof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Shalisa or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- CharlotA feminine diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'manly'French—
- CheyeanneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChrishelleCombination of the names Chris (from Christina) and Shelle (from Michelle), typically interpreted as a blend without a single meaningModern coinage—
- CoaltonCoal town or settlement associated with coal, likely derived from the English word 'coal' and the common suffix '-ton' meaning town or settlementEnglish—
- Conneryof uncertain origin, most likely a transferred use of the Scottish surname Connery, possibly meaning 'descendant of Conaire' (wise warrior)Scottish—
- ChailynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CheralynCombination of the names Cheryl and Lynn, suggesting a blend of their meaningsModern coinage—
- ChynahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CornelliusOf uncertain originLatin—
- CarneshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CatlynnA modern spelling variant of Caitlin, derived from the Irish name Caitlín, meaning 'pure'Modern coinage—
- Ceciaof uncertain originModern coinage—