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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- CapriceWhim, fancy, or a sudden change of mindItalian14
- ChristiannaFollower of ChristGreek14
- Coltinof uncertain originModern coinage14
- CortOf debated origin, possibly derived from the Old English 'cort' meaning 'short' or as a diminutive of names like Cortland or CourtneyEnglish14
- Cadynson of Cadán (battle)Irish14
- Calinof uncertain originIrish14
- CailaOf debated originModern coinage14
- CoralynA modern combination of Coral and the popular -lyn suffix, suggesting the sea gem coralModern coinage14
- CamiliaA feminine form of Camilius, of obscure origin, possibly meaning 'attendant at a religious ceremony'Latin14
- CorahOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- CyniahModern coinage, perhaps a variant of Syniah or a feminine form of Cynic, though its exact meaning is unclearModern coinage14
- CaliopeA variant spelling of Calliope, meaning 'beautiful-voiced' in Greek mythologyGreek14
- Codah14
- CareyFrom the Irish surname, an anglicized form of Ó Ciardha, meaning 'descendant of Ciardha' (Ciardha possibly meaning 'dark' or 'black')Irish13
- ConsueloConsolation, comfortSpanish13
- ChristalVariant of Crystal, meaning 'ice' or 'clear quartz'English13
- CinthiaOf uncertain meaning, likely a variant of Cynthia, which is traditionally associated with the Greek word for the moon or the goddess ArtemisEnglish13
- CicelyPossibly derived from the Latin name Caecilia, meaning 'blind'Latin13
- CiprianoOf or from CyprusItalian13
- CayceVariant of Casey, an Irish surname derived from Gaelic Ó Cathasaigh, meaning 'descendant of Cathasach', with Cathasach meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'Irish13
- CornelioOf uncertain meaning, possibly related to the Latin 'cornu' meaning 'horn'Latin13
- CristoA Spanish and Italian name derived from Christ, meaning 'anointed one' or 'follower of Christ'Spanish13
- ChristophBearer of ChristGerman13
- CalissaProbably a modern invented name, possibly a blend of 'Calla' (Greek for 'beauty') and '-issa' suffix, or a variant of 'Calista' (Greek 'most beautiful')Modern coinage13
- CristDiminutive or variant of Christopher, meaning "bearer of ChristEnglish13
- CamyaOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- CaelenPossibly a variant of Caelan, meaning 'slender' or 'powerful fighter'Irish13
- CaelynnModern coinage of uncertain meaning, likely formed from the sound elements of names like Cayla and LynnModern coinage13
- CayneOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- Chettof uncertain originEnglish13
- ChidubemGod is my guideAfrican13
- CorazonHeart, in Spanish, used as a given name expressing affectionSpanish13
- CaisynOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- CoraleighFormed from the name Cora and the suffix -leigh, meaning 'meadow of Cora' or 'the maidens' meadowModern coinage13
- CaleaOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- CalyxThe outer whorl of sepals protecting a flower bud, or a cup-shaped structure in anatomyModern coinage13
- Copelanof uncertain originEnglish13
- CoyoteCoyote is a nature name taken from the animal, a species of wild dog native to North AmericaModern coinage13
- CaetanoOf uncertain originItalian13
- CovaOf uncertain originSpanish13
- Colesyn13
- Callah13
- Celaena13
- Cyro13
- Caizen13
- Camiri13
- Chosynn13
- CathyDiminutive of Catherine, derived from Greek Aikaterine, traditionally associated with 'pure'English12
- CherieDear, belovedFrench12
- CatrinaMost likely a form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'English12
- CarlynFree womanIrish12
- CorderoLamb, young sheepSpanish12
- CinthyaOf uncertain originEnglish12
- ClementinaMild, merciful (feminine form of Clement)Latin12
- CosmeOf uncertain originSpanish12
- CuauhtemocDescending eagle, usually interpreted as 'eagle that falls' or 'setting eagleNative American12
- ChristelleFollower of ChristFrench12
- Caylenof uncertain originModern coinage12
- ChaniePossibly a variant of Chaney or a diminutive of names like Chanel or ChanningModern coinage12
- CamaraOf uncertain originAfrican12
- CamriOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining Cam- (as in Cameron or Camila) with the trendy -i or -ee suffixModern coinage12
- ChrislynCombination of Chris, a short form of Christopher or Christine, and the popular suffix -lynModern coinage12
- ColmDove, from the Irish Gaelic word 'colm'Irish12
- CordaeOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- CelestialRelating to the sky or heavenModern coinage12
- ChipperOne who chirps or is cheerfulEnglish12
- CaiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- CalemOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- CourtlynnModern coinage derived from Courtney, possibly influenced by the suffix -lynnModern coinage12
- CarderOne who cards wool or an occupational surname for a wool carderEnglish12
- ConnellyOf uncertain originIrish12
- CostaOf uncertain originItalian12
- Camilahof uncertain originModern coinage12
- CzarA ruler, emperor, or autocrat, derived from the Russian imperial titleSlavic12
- CopeOf uncertain originEnglish12
- Caulderof uncertain originScottish12
- CharvikDerived from Sanskrit 'charv' meaning 'to chew' or 'to enjoy', often interpreted as 'one who enjoys life'Sanskrit12
- Chumy12
- Cely12
- Celaya12
- Campton12
- ClevelandFrom the name of a town in northern England, meaning 'cliff land'English11
- CaitlynnDerived from the Irish name Caitlín, generally interpreted as 'pure' or 'chaste' through its Latin originIrish11
- ChesleyOf uncertain originEnglish11
- CandelarioOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from Spanish 'candelaria' meaning 'candlemas' or referring to a place named CandelarioSpanish11
- CateShort form of Catherine, meaning 'pure' in GreekGreek11
- CarminaOf uncertain originLatin11
- CaidenceA modern feminine variant of Cadence, meaning 'rhythmic flow' or 'falling'Modern coinage11
- CageOf obscure originModern coinage11
- CuylerOf uncertain originDutch11
- ChaniOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- CricketOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- CarlitosSpanish and Portuguese diminutive of Carlos, meaning 'free man'Spanish11
- CalliaMeaning is uncertainModern coinage11
- CanSoul, life, spirit, or heartPersian11
- CainenOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- CelieOf uncertain originLiterary11
- Cardenof uncertain originEnglish11
- CassiopeiaLatinized form of Greek Κασσιόπεια (Kassiopeia), possibly meaning 'cassia juice' or 'she whose words excel', but uncertainGreek11
- CyrisOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- CamayaOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- CatharinaPure, clearGreek11
- CeejayCombination of the initials C and J, often standing for given names such as Charles or John, or as a modern blendModern coinage11
- CeliseOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- CastenOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- Colestonof uncertain originModern coinage11
- CressidaOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'gold' or derived from Greek 'kresson' (better)Literary11
- CrewsOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- ChaviLife, living one (Hebrew)Hebrew11
- Cynai11
- Culture11
- Cinco11
- Camazi11
- CathleenThe anglicized form of the Irish name Caitlín, derived from the Greek Aikaterinē, often interpreted as 'pure'Irish10
- Carnellof uncertain originEnglish10
- CammieDiminutive of Camilla or Camille, meaning "young ceremonial attendant" or, via the Latin family name Camillus, "priest's assistantEnglish10
- ChassidyDerived from the English surname Cassidy, itself from an Irish surname meaning 'curly-haired' or 'descendant of Caiside'Irish10
- CheMeaning uncertainModern coinage10
- Cadyof debated origin, possibly a variant of Katie or a phonetic spelling of CaseyEnglish10
- CorbettThe name Corbett is of English origin and means 'little crow' or 'young crow'English10
- ChristonPossibly a modern invented name combining Christ or Christian with the popular suffix -tonModern coinage10
- ChasonOf debated originModern coinage10
- Chloeya variant spelling of Chloe, meaning 'blooming' or 'green shoot' in GreekModern coinage10
- CaileighOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- Corinthianof uncertain originEnglish10
- CordariusA modern coinage, likely formed from the popular prefix 'Cor-' (derived from names like Corey) combined with the fashionable suffix '-arius' (as in Darius)Modern coinage10
- ChristellaFollower of Christ, or little ChristineEnglish10
- CamiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- CamberOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- ChrislynnCombination of Chris and Lynn, with Chris from Christopher (bearer of Christ) and Lynn from the Welsh word for lake or pool, or a variant of LynnModern coinage10
- CorabelleProbably a combination of the names Cora and Belle, meaning 'maiden' and 'beautiful'English10
- ChineduGod leads the wayAfrican10
- ChastenOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- CourageThe quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, or pain without fearEnglish10
- CalhounFrom a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning 'narrow forest' or 'corner wood'Scottish10
- ClaytenVariant of Clayton, meaning "settlement on the clay landEnglish10
- CaliyaLikely a modern invented name, possibly blending elements like 'Cal-', 'Lee', and the fashionable '-ya' suffixModern coinage10
- CobainBorrowed from the Irish surname Ó Cóbáin, meaning 'descendant of Cóbán', though in modern usage the name is inspired by musician Kurt Cobain and does not carry a specific meaningModern coinage10
- CaellumPossibly a variant of Callum, from Latin 'columba' meaning 'dove'Scottish10
- CorleoneLittle heart (Italian diminutive of 'cora' meaning heart, but famously associated with the fictional Corleone crime family from Mario Puzo's novel 'The Godfather')Italian10
- CazOf uncertain originModern coinage10
- Cayetanaof uncertain originItalian10
- Chrishell10
- Charny10
- Caylix10
- Caspin10
- CaroleA feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'manly'English9
- ClaudetteLittle lame oneFrench9
- ChuckDiminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'English9
- CasandraProphetessGreek9
- CletusCalled forth, invokedLatin9
- CotyDerived from the surname Coty, possibly a French habitational name or a diminutive of CôteFrench9
- CydneyWide islandEnglish9
- CarmaA shortened form of Carmel or Carmela, ultimately referring to Mount Carmel in Israel, meaning 'garden' or 'orchard' in HebrewHebrew9
- CarolyneFree womanEnglish9
- ColetonOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- CecilioBlindItalian9
- ConradoBold counselSpanish9
- CyleModern invented name, possibly a blend of names like Kyle and CyModern coinage9
- CalieA variant or diminutive of name(s) such as Callie or CayleyEnglish9
- CollynVariant of Colin, usually derived from the Irish name Coileán meaning 'pup' or 'young hound'Irish9
- Caylebof uncertain originEnglish9
- ClemenceMerciful, clementFrench9
- ConlanOf uncertain originIrish9
- CairaOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- CylerOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- CottonRefers to the soft, white fibrous substance surrounding the seeds of the cotton plant, used as a textile fiberEnglish9
- CalaOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- CarolenaLittle womanEnglish9
- ChylaOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- CyannaOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- CruiseThe name Cruise is derived from the English surname Cruise, meaning 'cross' or 'crucible,' but its use as a given name is largely influenced by actor Tom CruiseEnglish9
- CrockettSurnames often derive from a place nameEnglish9
- CylaOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- CaliberOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- CathalinaA variant of Catalina, the Spanish and Italian form of Katherine, which is of debated origin, possibly meaning 'pure' from Greek katharosSpanish9
- ClodaghOf uncertain originIrish9
- CalelOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- ChironOf uncertain originGreek9
- CaleyahOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- ChananyaGod has graciously givenHebrew9
- Camoni9
- Cario9
- Caiyah9
- Crowley9
- Cherif9
- Clove9
- Charlemagne9
- Camelo9
- Cereza9
- Crown9
- Caleia9
- Caelus9
- Celiana9
- Cape9
- CathrynVariant of Catherine, traditionally interpreted as 'pure'Greek8
- ChrystalVariant spelling of Crystal, meaning 'ice-like clear gemstone'Modern coinage8
- CieraOf debated originModern coinage8
- CharissaGraceGreek8
- ChinaOf uncertain originModern coinage8