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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- ClaribelBright and beautifulEnglish8
- ChristanOf debated originModern coinage8
- CaleyOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- CaylinOften considered a modern spelling variant of Kaylin or Caitlin, which may derive from the Irish name Caitlín, meaning 'pure'English8
- CardellOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- ChenoaOf uncertain origin, possibly a coined name or respelling of Sioux/Californian place name meaning 'beautiful' or 'dove'Modern coinage8
- CurryPossibly from the Gaelic surname Ó Comhraidhe, meaning 'descendant of Comhraidhe', a personal name of uncertain meaningIrish8
- ChloieA variant spelling of Chloe, meaning 'blooming' or 'green shoot' in GreekGreek8
- CarlenaFeminine form of Carl, ultimately meaning 'free man'English8
- CeraOften considered a variant of Sarah, meaning "princess" in Hebrew, though it may also be a modern coinage derived from the Latin word for "wax" or a short form of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agricultureModern coinage8
- CavinOf uncertain originIrish8
- ClaritaLittle Clara or bright, clear oneSpanish8
- CarolaFree woman or manlyGerman8
- CelestOf uncertain origin, possibly a short form of Celeste or a variant of Celestine, meaning 'heavenly'Latin8
- ColmanPossibly derived from the Irish word for 'dove', symbolizing peaceIrish8
- CamileA feminine name of uncertain originFrench8
- CourtlynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern blend of Courtney and a popular suffixModern coinage8
- ChristabelBeautiful ChristianEnglish8
- CeannaPossibly a modern variant of Sianna or a respelling of Siena, with no definitive meaningModern coinage8
- ChukwuemekaGod has done great thingsAfrican8
- ChastonProbably a variant of the English surname and place name Chastan, derived from an Old French word for a chestnut treeModern coinage8
- ChaelPossibly a variant of the Irish name Cael, meaning 'slender' or 'thin', but often used as a modern coinageIrish8
- CamrieOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- CecilieFeminine form of Cecil, derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, which is of uncertain origin but has been traditionally associated with the Latin 'caecus' meaning 'blind'Latin8
- Cienaof uncertain originModern coinage8
- CatoriOne widely cited meaning is 'spirit' or 'soul' in the Hopi languageNative American8
- ChanzeOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- CorradoBold counselorItalian8
- ChaitraThe first month of the Hindu calendar, also a name for the goddess DurgaSanskrit8
- ConstantinConstant, steadfastLatin8
- CrosleyOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- CarmichaelOf uncertain originScottish8
- CrixusOf uncertain originLatin8
- CalilGood friend, companion, or intimate friendArabic8
- CatyDiminutive of Catherine, meaning 'pure' in GreekEnglish8
- CasanovaOf uncertain origin, likely derived from the Italian surname Casanova, meaning 'new house'Italian8
- CaleighaModern invented name, possibly based on the name Kaylee or a variant of Callie, with no historical meaningModern coinage8
- CashlynnThe name Cashlynn is a modern coinage, likely a combination of the name Cash and the popular suffix -lynn, meaning no inherent meaning beyond the elements that form itModern coinage8
- CareemGenerous, noble (from Arabic Karim)Arabic8
- CyrieOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Cyrus or CyraModern coinage8
- CamaniOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- ChasyaOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- CysonOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- CaldenPossibly a variant of Caldwell, meaning 'cold stream' or 'cold well' in Old English, or a modern invented nameEnglish8
- Ceylin8
- Creeden8
- Cabrini8
- Carbon8
- Caynan8
- Caledon8
- Cub8
- Copen8
- Cosmos8
- Colbee8
- Cerulean8
- Church8
- Callihan8
- Cyx8
- Caizer8
- Cavari8
- CortneyFrom a Norman French surname meaning 'from Courtenay' (a place name in France)English7
- ChelsiA modern phonetic spelling of Chelsea, which may derive from the Old English place name meaning 'chalk landing place' or 'chalk wharf'English7
- CailinOf debated originIrish7
- CleonOf uncertain originGreek7
- ChanellA phonetic variant of Chanel, evoking associations with the French fashion houseModern coinage7
- ChasidyOf uncertain originIrish7
- ChanceyOf uncertain originEnglish7
- CaylieVariant spelling of Kaylee, which is often said to mean 'pure' from the Irish surname derived from Caollaidhe, though this etymology is uncertainModern coinage7
- ChistopherA misspelling of Christopher, which means 'bearer of Christ' from Greek ChristophorosEnglish7
- ChanOf uncertain originEnglish7
- CayleyPossibly a variant of Kayley or a transferred use of the Irish surname derived from Ó Caollaidhe, meaning 'descendant of Caollaidhe', a personal name of uncertain meaningIrish7
- CurranOf uncertain originIrish7
- ChanseVariant spelling of Chance, from the English word meaning 'luck' or 'fortune'English7
- CamdonOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- CalleyOf uncertain originEnglish7
- CadanceOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- Caedmonpossibly derived from British Celtic *catu- meaning 'battle'English7
- CintiaOf uncertain originLatin7
- ChristiaanFollower of ChristDutch7
- CiscoOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- CalynOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- CharlynnOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- ChristobalBearer of ChristSpanish7
- CalleeOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- CayetanoFrom Gaeta, an ancient town in central ItalyItalian7
- ChiamakaGod is beautifulAfrican7
- ChrishawnOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- CerinaOf uncertain originLatin7
- CalynnOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage7
- CailenOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Cailin, itself a variant of Kaylyn or an anglicization of Irish Cáelín meaning 'slender's, or a respelling of KalenModern coinage7
- CorraOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- CamreeOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- CavenOf uncertain origin, possibly an Anglicized form of Irish Ó Caomháin meaning 'descendant of Caomhán', where Caomhán means 'kind, gentle'Irish7
- CarreraOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- CyreneA variant or feminine form of Cyrenius, possibly derived from the Greek name Cyrene, meaning 'supreme power' or 'sovereign'Greek7
- Cidderived from Arabic 'sayyid', meaning 'lord' or 'master'Spanish7
- CamiraOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- CinchOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from the English word 'cinch' meaning something easy or secure, but not a traditional given nameModern coinage7
- ChibuezeGod is kingAfrican7
- CoalThe name Coal is derived directly from the English word for the black combustible mineral, used as a given name in the modern eraModern coinage7
- CalenaOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- CatalenaA feminine form of Catalin, a name of uncertain origin, possibly related to Catalina, the Spanish form of Katherine, meaning "pureModern coinage7
- CionnaOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- CyriahOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- ChaosChaos refers to the primordial void or state of disorder from which the universe was created in Greek mythologyGreek7
- CrescentA name derived from the English word for the curved shape of the waxing or waning moonEnglish7
- CaliroseUncertain originModern coinage7
- CaylumVariant of Callum, from the Latin name Columba meaning 'dove'Scottish7
- Crash7
- Cariyah7
- Creede7
- Cyani7
- Crimsyn7
- Caesyn7
- Canan7
- Colsten7
- Clarabella7
- Caelia7
- Cristhofer7
- Caffrey7
- Chaske7
- Caely7
- Chaarvi7
- Chezky7
- Cosmas7
- Cymir7
- Coah7
- Croia7
- Clarah7
- Cailo7
- Cassio7
- Cehlani7
- Cymani7
- Caiomi7
- Covie7
- Crow7
- Caizyn7
- Cayceon7
- Cazlyn7
- Cliodhna7
- CheriDerived from the French word 'chérie', meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'French6
- CharlineFree man, or a diminutive of CharlotteFrench6
- CasieAlert, watchful, or a variant of Casey, which itself can be a transferred surname or a short form of CatherineIrish6
- CarinOf uncertain originScandinavian6
- ChanteFrom French, meaning 'sung' or 'song'French6
- ChristoperA variant spelling of Christopher, meaning 'bearer of Christ'Greek6
- CherokeeOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- ChristainA variant spelling of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed one'English6
- ChadrickOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern combination of Chad and -rick, or a variant of CedricModern coinage6
- ColettaVictorious people in battleFrench6
- CandidoWhite, bright, or pureItalian6
- ClifftonFrom a surname derived from a place name meaning 'cliff settlement' or 'town near a cliff'English6
- Calvertfrom the Old English meaning 'calf-herd' or 'cowherd', a occupational surname turned given nameEnglish6
- CheyannOf uncertain originEnglish6
- CamieAn alternate spelling of Cami, itself a diminutive of Camilla or Camille, which derives from the Latin 'camillus' meaning 'attendant at a religious service' or 'acolyte'Modern coinage6
- CamilliaA variant spelling of Camilla, traditionally meaning 'young ceremonial attendant' or possibly derived from Latin 'camillus'Latin6
- CarlinaLittle womanItalian6
- CaralynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern combination of Cara and Lynn, or a variant of CarolynModern coinage6
- CiriloLordly, masterfulSpanish6
- CasimiroOne who is known for destroying peace, or a proclaimer of peaceSlavic6
- CatieA diminutive of Katherine, meaning "pureEnglish6
- CharaOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- CarminOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- CorynA modern feminine variant of Corey, possibly derived from the Irish name Comhghall meaning 'hound of the plain' or from the Gaelic word 'coire' meaning 'cauldron' or 'seething pool'Irish6
- ClaudiusLameLatin6
- CleonaOf uncertain originEnglish6
- CassideeVariant of Cassidy, an Irish surname meaning 'curly-headed' or 'descendant of Caiside'Irish6
- CorynnEither a variant of Corinne, meaning 'maiden', or a modern coinage based on Corey or Cora with the popular -ynn suffixModern coinage6
- CorrynOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- CristelaFollower of Christ, or anointed oneSpanish6
- Corleyof uncertain originModern coinage6
- CarrickOf uncertain originScottish6
- CordalePossibly a modern invented name, or a variant of Cordell, which itself is from an English surname meaning 'maker of cord' or 'rope seller'Modern coinage6
- CiraOften interpreted as 'thistle' or 'light', though its precise meaning is uncertain and likely a modern coinage or variant of Cira/ChiaraModern coinage6
- CyrillaOf uncertain originLatin6
- CharleaOf uncertain origin, likely a feminine variant of Charlie, itself a diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'Modern coinage6
- ClaryVariant of Claire, meaning 'bright' or 'clear'Latin6
- CayliOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- CarmillaA feminine given name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the Hebrew Carmel, meaning 'garden' or 'vineyard'Literary6
- CharishA modern coined name, often suggested to blend elements of Cherish and CharityModern coinage6
- CanaryA small yellow songbird native to the Canary IslandsEnglish6
- CaidanOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- CasmirHe who commands peace or peacemakerSlavic6
- CaswellFrom a surname meaning 'watercress spring' in Old EnglishEnglish6
- CadanOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- ChristabelleA combination of Christa and Belle, meaning 'follower of Christ' and 'beautiful'Modern coinage6
- CashusModern invented name, likely a variant of Cassius or a combination of cash and the popular -us suffixModern coinage6
- CahlilFriend, belovedArabic6
- CyrahA modern feminine coinage likely inspired by the name Kyra, itself a variant of Ciara (Irish for 'dark-haired') or an elaborated form of Cyra (a variant of Cyrus)Modern coinage6
- CyleighOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- CrisantoAnointed, consecratedItalian6
- CamariaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage6
- ClaysonSon of ClayEnglish6
- CoumbaA common female name in West Africa, particularly among the Wolof people, meaning 'born on a TuesdayAfrican6
- CharlieeA feminine variant of Charlie, itself a diminutive of Charles, meaning "free manEnglish6
- ChadwinFighter's companion or a man from Chadwick, of uncertain originEnglish6
- CamarThe meaning is uncertain, possibly derived from Arabic "qamar" meaning moonArabic6
- CarolynaOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- CaesonOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- CedrikOf uncertain origin, possibly from an Old English name meaning 'kind and loved' or a variant of CedricEnglish6