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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- ChandelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CleavenOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CozyCozy is an English word name meaning 'snug, comfortable, warmEnglish—
- ChristylCombination of Christine and the popular -yl suffix, with no inherent meaningModern coinage—
- CintyaVariant of Cynthia, meaning 'from Mount Kynthos' or 'of the moon'Spanish—
- CliffardVariant of Clifford, meaning 'ford near a cliff' or 'ford by the steep slope'English—
- CashayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CejayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Chellsealanding place for chalk or limestoneEnglish—
- ChezProbably a short form of names like Chester or Chesley, or a respelling of Chez as a nicknameModern coinage—
- CoteyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Cottrellof uncertain origin, possibly from a place name or a variant of the surname Cotterell, meaning 'dweller at the cottage'English—
- CardeliaA feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Cordelia or a modern inventionModern coinage—
- ClessieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CaileenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CaroldOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ChalaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CorisaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Coultonof uncertain originEnglish—
- CoytOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Coit, a surname or place nameEnglish—
- CardariusOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChiyekoOne thousand generations, a classical Japanese feminine name expressing longevity and continuityJapanese—
- CarimeVariant of Karim or Karima, meaning 'generous' or 'noble' in ArabicArabic—
- CleasterOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChaisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChristasiaA feminine name of modern coinage, likely a blend of Christina and Anastasia, suggesting 'follower of Christ' and 'resurrection'Modern coinage—
- CynaraDerived from the genus name for the artichoke, also linked to Greek 'kyon' meaning dogModern coinage—
- CamdanModern invented name, likely a variant of Camden, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- CathyannCombination of Cathy and Ann, thus 'pure' or 'grace'English—
- CharellThe name is of uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharidyVariant of Charity, from the abstract noun meaning generous love and benevolenceEnglish—
- ChasadyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChibuikemGod is my strengthAfrican—
- Chinof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChiyoOne thousand generationsJapanese—
- ChrishondaCombination of the prefix Chris- with the suffix -honda, likely inspired by names like Rhonda and YolandaModern coinage—
- CloreneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CortlinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CosandraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CybillOf debated originEnglish—
- CadelOf uncertain originWelsh—
- CallinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CareeVariant of Carey or Carrie, likely derived from the Irish surname meaning 'descendant of the dark one' or from the Welsh 'fort near the stream'Irish—
- CartelA rare modern English coinage, derived from the word meaning a business or criminal allianceModern coinage—
- CayciProbably a modern invented name, possibly a phonetic variant of Casey or Kacey, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- ChakitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharelsThis name is a variant spelling of Charles, which via French and Latin derives from Germanic *karlaz meaning 'free man'English—
- ChayimLife, from the Hebrew word 'chayyim' meaning 'life'Hebrew—
- ChivasA modern coinage, possibly a variant of Chava or a name taken from the Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal, derived from Scottish Gaelic 'seamrag' meaning 'shamrock'Modern coinage—
- CorderaThe meaning of Cordera is uncertainSpanish—
- CaitlinnPure, from the Greek Aikaterine, though the specific spelling Caitlinn is an English variantEnglish—
- CarlingOriginally a surname derived from the Old Norse name 'Karli' or a place name, later used as a given nameEnglish—
- ChaleneProbably a modern feminine variant of Charles, meaning 'free man'English—
- ChanieceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChericaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CheyanAn alternate spelling of Cheyenne, derived from the Dakota Sioux name for the Cheyenne people, possibly meaning 'people of an alien speech' or 'little red talkers'Native American—
- Cobenof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Correllof uncertain originEnglish—
- CaceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CanditaDerived from Latin 'candida' meaning 'white, pure'Latin—
- CassaraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CecileyOf uncertain origin, but believed to be a spelling variant of Cecilia, derived from the Latin name for the Roman clan Caecilius, possibly meaning 'blind'English—
- ChanninOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChildA young human being, used as a given name primarily in modern contextsModern coinage—
- CloyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CorganOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CorrettaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CumaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the Arabic name Kuma, meaning 'moon'Arabic—
- ChadenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChaynceModern invented name, likely a respelling of Chance, meaning "good fortune" or "luck"Modern coinage—
- ChivonneOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name or a respelling of Siobhan or YvonneModern coinage—
- CreasieOf uncertain originIrish—
- Carolsof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Celeof uncertain originEnglish—
- ChamikaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChelbiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CheryleeA combination of the names Cheryl and Lee, likely meaning 'beloved meadow' or 'darling clearing'Modern coinage—
- CasinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChallisUncertainEnglish—
- ChalondaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChancelerOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage from the word 'chancellor'Modern coinage—
- CharlestineDiminutive or elaborated form of Charlotte, meaning 'free man'English—
- ChealseyA respelling of Chelsea, a place name from Old English meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestone'English—
- CherayOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage or variant of Cherie (from French cherie, 'dear one') or Shira (Hebrew, 'song')Modern coinage—
- ChyanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CierriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CorneishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CalvinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChantrellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharanFeet, or the lotus feet of the divine, often used in devotional contextsSanskrit—
- ChardaiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChellaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CherineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CitlalicStar flower, derived from Nahuatl citlālin (star) and xōchitl (flower)Native American—
- CordariousOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CambreOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CameshiaOf debated originModern coinage—
- CarsinModern invented name, possibly a blend of Carson and Jason or a variant of KarsynModern coinage—
- CasheOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Cash or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- CeferinoOf uncertain originSpanish—
- ChablisDerived from the name of a French wine region, referring to the Chardonnay wine produced thereFrench—
- ChauntaeVariant spelling of Chanté, from French meaning 'sung'English—
- Conalstrong wolfIrish—
- CathyeVariant spelling of Cathy, traditionally a diminutive of Catherine, which may mean 'pure' from the Greek katharosEnglish—
- CeniaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChiannVariant of Cheyenne, a name of uncertain origin, possibly from a Native American tribal name meaning 'people of a different speech'Modern coinage—
- ClareceA variant of Clarice, ultimately derived from the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'bright, clear, famous'English—
- ClaudeenOf uncertain origin, likely a feminine elaboration of Claude, which is from the Latin name Claudius meaning 'lame'English—
- Cardaleof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharlisOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Chaysenof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CheynaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Cleburnof uncertain originEnglish—
- CollanOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from Irish 'coileán' meaning 'puppy' or 'young dog', or a variant of ColinIrish—
- ConerPossibly a variant of Conner, meaning 'wolf lover' or wiseEnglish—
- CusterOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Cuthbert or an English surname meaning 'one who makes or sells caskets'English—
- CadeyA modern feminine variant of Cade or Cady, likely derived from the English surname Cade, which may come from a nickname meaning 'round, lumpy' or from an Old English personal name CadaModern coinage—
- ChardaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChaundaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChijiokeGod holds a portion, often interpreted as 'God has a share' or 'God owns a portion'African—
- ChristopherjohnCombination of names Christopher and John, meaning 'bearer of Christ' and 'God is gracious'Modern coinage—
- CiciliaBlindLatin—
- ClarionOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CalieghA modern invented spelling of Kaylee, likely based on the Irish surname or Gaelic word caol meaning 'slender'Modern coinage—
- CambreyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChibuikeGod is strengthAfrican—
- ClovaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CresenciaGrowing, increasing, or flourishingSpanish—
- CheilaUncertainIrish—
- CristonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChalseaVariant of Chelsea, a place name meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestone'English—
- ChavelaDiminutive of Isabel, meaning 'God is my oath'Spanish—
- ChunSpringModern coinage—
- ColleeneOf uncertain originIrish—
- CeciDiminutive of Cecilia, meaning 'blind' or unclear originEnglish—
- ChalisaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChamyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChrishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChrismaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Colbeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ConnOf uncertain originIrish—
- CoriannOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern coinage combining Cori (often short for Corinne or Cora) with the popular suffix -annModern coinage—
- Carliciaof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining Carla and Alicia, or drawn from phonetic elementsModern coinage—
- CasaraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CeasiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CashaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CataldoFrom the Latin name Cataldus, possibly meaning 'prudent' or 'deliberate'Italian—
- CerenitiA modern respelling of Serenity, meaning a state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubledModern coinage—
- ChiannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChirstineVariant spelling of Christine, meaning 'follower of ChristEnglish—
- CountessFemale holder of a noble title, derived from the rank of count or earlEnglish—
- Caciof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CaranOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Castuloof uncertain originSpanish—
- CathlinPure, a variant of Kathleen, which is the anglicized form of Caitlín, the Irish form of KatherineIrish—
- CharitieDerived from the English word charity, meaning 'benevolent love and kindness'English—
- ChihiroA thousand questionsJapanese—
- ClavinOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CleburneSurname transferred to first name, likely of Scottish or Irish origin, meaning uncertainScottish—
- CoyleuncertainIrish—
- CambrenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChestinaMeaning debatedEnglish—
- CrickettOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CyennaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CapersOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CasterOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Chelsyeof uncertain origin, likely a respelling of Chelsea, itself from Old English meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestone'Modern coinage—
- ChingOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChristopherjameProbably a blend of Christopher (bearer of Christ) and James (supplanter), or a creative spelling of Christopher JamesModern coinage—
- CinaMeaning uncertainModern coinage—
- ConleighOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Cordaiof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CordarriusA modern invented name, possibly a blend of Cordell and Darius or an elaboration of Cordero, with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- CelisseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CheoOf uncertain originSpanish—
- ChrishanaCombination of the name elements Chris and the popular suffix -ana, likely conveying a feminized form of Christian or ChristopherModern coinage—
- CarnieProbably a transferred use of the surname, itself possibly derived from the Scottish place name Cairnie or an Anglicized form of a Gaelic surname meaning 'victor' or 'champion'Scottish—
- CarolyLikely a variant of Carol or Caroline, meaning 'free man' or 'song of joy'English—
- Celedonioheavenly gift, from the Greek 'keledonios' meaning 'gift of heaven'Spanish—
- ChariahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChayahLife or living one, derived from the Hebrew root meaning 'to live'Hebrew—
- ChevetteA modern coinage, perhaps inspired by French 'chevette' meaning 'little goat' or influenced by the car modelModern coinage—
- ChinoOf uncertain originSpanish—
- ChloeannA modern combination of Chloe and Ann, suggesting a blend of meanings: blooming or fertility (Chloe) and grace or favor (Ann)Modern coinage—
- ChristionnaA feminine elaboration of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- CadinceVariant of Cadence, meaning 'rhythm' or 'flow', from the musical term for a sequence of chordsModern coinage—
- CahterineOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CrayThe name Cray is of uncertain originModern coinage—
- CritDerived from the Greek name Christopher, meaning 'bearer of Christ'English—
- CarleenaA modern feminine name, likely a blend of Carla or Caroline with the trendy suffix -ena, or a variant of CarlenaEnglish—
- Celvinof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChancIt is a rare name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented or respelled variation of Chance, which historically denoted a clerk or chancellorModern coinage—
- ChantiOrigin uncertainModern coinage—
- CharinaPossibly a diminutive or elaborated form of Cara or Chiara, often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'clear, bright'English—
- CharlottieA diminutive of Charlotte, meaning 'free man' or 'petite'English—
- ChazlynModern combination of "Chaz" (often a nickname for Charles) and the popular suffix "-lynModern coinage—
- ChenaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CortlanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CythinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CambreighModern invented name, likely a blend of Cameron or Campbell with the fashionable suffix -leighModern coinage—