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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- Caspien5
- Chamber5
- Cazimir5
- Chimbusomma5
- Chy5
- Cevilla5
- Chavah5
- Claysen5
- Cymere5
- Chimdi5
- Chimdindu5
- Calaiya5
- Catelina5
- Celestin5
- Cylo5
- Calebjames5
- Camarii5
- Cartyr5
- Celeya5
- Clararose5
- Cyren5
- Calgary5
- Caplan5
- Cascade5
- Celys5
- Cemani5
- Chesda5
- Choxen5
- Ciriyah5
- Ciyon5
- Clarens5
- Corduroy5
- Cyeir5
- Cynncere5
- Cyreese5
- CarrollOf uncertain originIrish—
- ChristiFollower of Christ, or anointedEnglish—
- ChandraThe moon (Sanskrit)Sanskrit—
- CurtShort form of Curtis, derived from Old French 'curteis' meaning 'courteous'English—
- CharmaineUncertainEnglish—
- CorineA form of Cora or Corinne, likely derived from the Greek word 'kore' meaning 'maiden'Greek—
- CatharineEach of the two pure onesGreek—
- ChristinFollower of Christ, or anointed oneEnglish—
- CarynA variant of Karen, ultimately derived from the Danish form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'English—
- ColeenAnglicized form of the Irish name Cóilín, meaning 'girl' or 'young woman', ultimately derived from the Irish word 'cailín'Irish—
- ClaudineLittle lame oneFrench—
- ClaudLame, limping, or of uncertain originLatin—
- CarrolFeminine form of Carroll, an anglicized form of the Irish name Cearbhall, possibly meaning 'fierce in battle'Irish—
- ChastityPurity, especially sexual purityEnglish—
- CarenA variant spelling of Karen, which is a Danish short form of Katherine, ultimately from Greek Aikaterine, of debated meaning, possibly 'pure' or 'each of the two'Modern coinage—
- CharlaPossibly a feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man'English—
- CathrineA respelling of Catherine, meaning 'pure'Greek—
- CindiOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ColumbusOf uncertain meaningLatin—
- CharleenFree man or womanGerman—
- CandiOf uncertain origin, likely a variant or diminutive of Candace or a phonetic respelling of Candy, meaning 'sweet'English—
- CarleenLikely a feminine form of Charles, meaning "free manEnglish—
- Claudielame, crippledFrench—
- CarylOften considered a variant of Carol, meaning 'free man' or 'song of joy', but its precise meaning is uncertainEnglish—
- ChiquitaLittle oneSpanish—
- ChandaMoonSanskrit—
- CathieDiminutive form of Catherine, meaning 'pure'English—
- CheryleDear oneEnglish—
- CharisseGraceFrench—
- CandisOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CurtissPolite, courteousEnglish—
- Christenea variant of Christine, meaning "follower of Christ"English—
- Carletonsettlement of the free peasantsEnglish—
- CindaDiminutive of Cynthia, meaning 'from Mount Cynthus' or possibly 'moon goddess'English—
- Cleveshort form of Cleveland, often interpreted as 'cliff land' or 'land of cliffs'English—
- CheriseCherise is a modern English coinage, likely derived from the French word 'cherie' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'Modern coinage—
- ChristopheBearer of ChristFrench—
- CaroleeA combination of Carol and Lee, meaning 'free man' or 'meadow'English—
- CarieA variant of Carrie, which means 'free man' or 'beloved', originally from the Germanic name Charles or the Italian CaraEnglish—
- CristinFollower of Christ or anointed oneEnglish—
- ClemShort form of Clement, meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle'English—
- CherrieDerived from the English word for the fruit, symbolizing sweetness and affectionEnglish—
- CassondraOf uncertain originGreek—
- CristaFollower of Christ or anointed oneEnglish—
- Catinaof uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Cato or a variant of CatalinaModern coinage—
- CherriThe name Cherri is a variant spelling of Cherry, which is derived from the English word for the fruitEnglish—
- Cristinefollower of ChristFrench—
- ClaranceOf uncertain meaning, likely a variant of ClarenceEnglish—
- CletaOf uncertain originGreek—
- CoreneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ChristelFollower of ChristGerman—
- ClemmieDiminutive of Clementine or Clement, meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle'English—
- CandidaWhite, pure, or shiningLatin—
- CyndiVariant spelling of Cindy, a diminutive of Cynthia or LucindaModern coinage—
- CeasarOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Caesar, meaning 'hairy' or 'cut' from LatinLatin—
- ChantellOf uncertain originFrench—
- CarmanVariant of Carmen, possibly meaning 'song' or 'garden' in Latin, or 'vineyard' in Hebrew, but debatedEnglish—
- CarriVariant of Carrie, often considered a pet form of Caroline or Carol, meaning 'free woman' or 'song of joy'English—
- CiarraPossibly a respelling of Ciara or Sierra, meaning 'little dark one' or 'mountain range'Irish—
- Corlissof uncertain originEnglish—
- CurleyOf uncertain originIrish—
- CarlettaLittle CarlaItalian—
- CloydOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CarisaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CandyceOf uncertain origin, possibly an elaboration of the name Candy or a feminine form of CandaceModern coinage—
- CandieDerived from the word candy, meaning a sweet confectionEnglish—
- ChyanneA modern variant of Cheyenne, a name thought to derive from the Dakota name for the Cheyenne Native American tribe, possibly meaning 'people of a different language'Modern coinage—
- ChristenaOf debated origin, possibly a feminine form of Christian, meaning "follower of Christ," or a variant of ChristinaEnglish—
- CarmonVariant of Carmen, ultimately from Hebrew meaning 'garden' or 'vineyard of God'English—
- CristenFollower of ChristEnglish—
- ChristeenFollower of Christ or anointedEnglish—
- CheryllVariant of Cheryl, possibly from the Welsh name Carys meaning 'love', or a blend of Cherry and BerylEnglish—
- Crissya diminutive of Christine or Christina, ultimately meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- CorneliousOf uncertain originLatin—
- CathiDiminutive of Catherine, traditionally meaning 'pure'English—
- CorryA variant of Corey, likely derived from an Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Comhraidhe' or from the Norse name KóriIrish—
- CoreenOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ChaddOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CorettaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CassaundraVariant of Cassandra, possibly meaning 'shining upon man' or 'prophetess'Greek—
- CandanceOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CatelynA modern spelling variant of Caitlin, an Irish form of Catherine, meaning 'pure'Irish—
- ChristianeFollower of ChristGreek—
- ChynnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChassityPurity, derived from the English virtue name ChastityEnglish—
- CordieLikely a diminutive of Cordelia, a name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the Latin 'cor' (heart) or the Welsh 'cŵr' (heart)English—
- CatheyVariant of Cathy, a diminutive of Catherine, meaning 'pure'Greek—
- CeolaProbably a variant of Ciara or related to the Irish word 'ciar' meaning 'dark'Irish—
- ChariseFeminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man'French—
- CelestaHeavenly or celestial, derived from the Latin word caelestisLatin—
- Courtnieof uncertain originEnglish—
- CorrinneVariant of Corinne, meaning "maiden" from Greek korēFrench—
- Cristiea variant spelling of Christie, itself a feminine diminutive of Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- CarollA feminine form of Carol, meaning 'free man' or 'song of joy'English—
- CharlsieFree manEnglish—
- ChereeVariant of Cherie, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'French—
- CorissaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CleophusOf uncertain originGreek—
- ContessaCountess, a woman of high social rankItalian—
- CinnamonCinnamon is a spice name derived from the aromatic bark of the Cinnamomum tree, associated with warmth and sweetnessModern coinage—
- ConsuelaConsolationSpanish—
- CassyDiminutive of Cassandra, meaning "shining upon man" or "prophetess" in GreekGreek—
- CasimerHe who is renowned at the councilSlavic—
- CherlynA combination of the names Cheryl and Lyn, creating a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- CasseyUncertain, but likely a spelling variant of Casey, an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Cathasaigh meaning 'descendant of Cathasach', which itself means 'vigilant' or 'watchful'Irish—
- CherBelovedFrench—
- CandraOf debated originEnglish—
- CharlenaProbably a blend of Charlotte and Elena, or a feminine elaboration of CharlesEnglish—
- CloraOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CrystaDerived from the name Crystal, meaning 'clear, brilliant glass'English—
- Callyof uncertain origin, possibly a short form of names like Callista or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- Cletisof uncertain originGreek—
- CherrylA variant spelling of Cheryl, likely a combination of Cherry and the suffix -yl, popularized in the 20th centuryEnglish—
- CalandraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChelseeVariant spelling of Chelsea, which is derived from the Old English place name meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestoneEnglish—
- CreolaDerived from Spanish 'criollo,' meaning a person of European descent born in the coloniesSpanish—
- CatherynPure, clearGreek—
- CameoOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CleoraPossibly a modern coinage derived from the Greek name Clio (meaning 'glory') combined with the fashionable -ora suffix, or a variant of ClementiaModern coinage—
- ConchaA Spanish diminutive of Concepción, referring to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin MarySpanish—
- Cherellea modern name, perhaps a blend of Cher and the fashionable -elle suffixModern coinage—
- CarlineOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Carl, meaning 'free man'English—
- Carrya shortened form of Caroline or a variant of Carrie, often used as an independent given nameEnglish—
- ClarinePossibly a feminine form of Clarence, meaning "bright" or "famous," or a variant of Clarine/Clarina connected to Clara, meaning "clear" or "brightEnglish—
- CriseldaA Spanish and Italian variant of Griselda, likely meaning 'battle of the strong' or 'gray battle'Spanish—
- ClemensMerciful, gentleLatin—
- CourtneeOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name based on the surname Courtney or the place name CourtenayModern coinage—
- Coleneof uncertain originEnglish—
- ClassieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CammyUsually a diminutive of Camilla, meaning 'young ceremonial attendant' or of uncertain origin for the given name aloneEnglish—
- ChannelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CorenaOf uncertain derivationEnglish—
- Cearaof uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Irish word 'ciar' meaning 'dark'Irish—
- CatlinVariant or misspelling of Caitlin, which is the Irish form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'Irish—
- Cheyannaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ConchitaLittle shellSpanish—
- CordiaPerhaps from the Latin 'cor' meaning 'heart', or a variant of CordeliaLatin—
- ChaiseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CourtenayFrom a Norman surname derived from a place name meaning 'domain of Curtius' or 'short nose'English—
- ChristianneFollower of ChristLatin—
- Chalmerlikely a variant of Calmer, derived from the Old English personal name C(e)olmǣr, meaning 'ship-famous' or 'helmet-famous'English—
- ClearenceOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CharmayneOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Charles or a blend of Charmaine and MayModern coinage—
- CharitaCharity, love, or dearnessLatin—
- CarlisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CyndyVariant spelling of Cindy, which is a diminutive of Cynthia, meaning 'woman from Mount Cynthus'Greek—
- CledaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ChyenneOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant spelling of Cheyenne, the name of a Native American tribeModern coinage—
- CarraProbably an Irish surname or variant of Cara, meaning 'friend' or 'beloved'Irish—
- ChereOf debated originEnglish—
- ClemonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ColonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ClarindaLittle Clare or bright oneEnglish—
- CleoneOf uncertain originGreek—
- CollisOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'dark' or 'swarthy'English—
- Clorindaof uncertain originLiterary—
- ChristpherBearer of ChristGreek—
- CharlesettaFeminine diminutive of Charles, meaning "free man" or "manlyEnglish—
- ChauncyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CharleanCombination of the name 'Charle' (a diminutive of Charles or Charlotte) with the popular suffix '-ean/leen', likely intended as a feminine variant of CharlesModern coinage—
- ChristiniaA variant of Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- CamrinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarolinFree woman or little womanGerman—
- ColonelOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Claiborneborn of the clay, or from the clay landEnglish—