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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- ClellA short form of Clellan or Clelland, which are habitational surnames from the place Clelland in Lanarkshire, ScotlandScottish—
- CaressaLikely derived from the English word "caress," meaning an affectionate touchModern coinage—
- CharonOf uncertain meaningGreek—
- ChristionVariant of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- ChariShort form of Charlotte or Charles, often used as an independent given nameEnglish—
- CamellaYoung ceremonial attendantLatin—
- CleolaA combination of Cleo and Ola, likely intended as a feminine given name without a specific semantic meaningModern coinage—
- CrystleVariant spelling of Crystal, referring to clear, transparent quartz or glassEnglish—
- CornelA given name derived from the Latin name Cornelius, meaning 'horn'Latin—
- CollenOf uncertain originIrish—
- CarolanneA combination of Carol and Anne, often interpreted as 'free woman' (from Carol, derived from Charles) and 'grace' (from Anne)English—
- ChantzDerived from the English word 'chant,' likely as a modern coinage evoking melody or songModern coinage—
- ClariseBright, famousEnglish—
- CandiseVariant of Candace, an ancient hereditary title of Ethiopian queens, often interpreted as 'pure' or 'innocent'English—
- CorreyVariant spelling of Corey, which may derive from an Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Comhraidhe' or from a place name meaning 'hollow'Irish—
- ChannonOf uncertain originIrish—
- ChericeDerived from French chérie, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'English—
- CloieOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Chloe or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- CorinthiaOf uncertain originGreek—
- CharlyneA feminine diminutive of Charles, ultimately meaning 'free man'English—
- CourteneyVariant of Courtney, of uncertain originEnglish—
- CatherinPure, clearGreek—
- ClarethaA feminine name of modern origin, likely a blend of Claire or Clara with the suffix -ethaModern coinage—
- ChantayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChelsaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Chelsea, from the Old English place name meaning 'chalk landing place' or 'landing place for chalk or limestone'English—
- CharlettaFeminine diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'English—
- ChrissieFollower of Christ, or anointed oneEnglish—
- ChakaOf uncertain originAfrican—
- ChristoherOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CaritaMost likely a feminine form of the Latin name Carus, meaning 'dear' or 'beloved', though it may also derive from the Greek kharis, meaning 'grace'Latin—
- Chalmersson of the keeper of the almshouse or from the Scottish place name ChalmersScottish—
- ChristopDiminutive or variant of Christopher, meaning "bearer of ChristGreek—
- CasiOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CathernVariant spelling of Katherine, meaning 'pure'Greek—
- CarlyeA feminine name of uncertain origin, likely a respelling of Carly or a variant of Carla, ultimately derived from the Germanic element *karlaz* meaning 'free man'English—
- CesarioSevered, cut offItalian—
- CherisseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChristienFollower of Christ, derived from ChristianModern coinage—
- CasondraVariant of Cassandra, likely meaning 'shining upon man' or 'prophetess'Greek—
- CharleOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CheritaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChirstopherBearer of ChristGreek—
- CarlonUncertainEnglish—
- Caitlanof uncertain originIrish—
- CleothaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CheyneDerived from a Scottish surname meaning 'oak grove' or possibly from the French place name CheyneScottish—
- CindieDiminutive of Cynthia or Lucinda, often interpreted as 'from Mount Kynthos' or 'light'English—
- CarletteOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ClotildeFamous in battle, from Germanic elements *hlūd* 'fame' and *hiltja* 'battle'French—
- CherylannCompound name merging Cheryl and Ann, with Cheryl itself of debated origin, possibly from a Welsh name meaning 'beloved' or an English variant of Cherry, and Ann from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace'Modern coinage—
- CephusOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Cephas, meaning 'rock' or 'stone' in AramaicGreek—
- ColleneGirlIrish—
- CatriceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarlisaA combination of the names Carla and Lisa, or a variant of CarlissaModern coinage—
- CloyceUncertainModern coinage—
- CloisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharmainOf debated originEnglish—
- CamishaLikely a modern invented name, possibly blending Camille or Cameron with popular suffixes like -isha or -ishaModern coinage—
- CherlyBeloved or friend, a variant of CherylEnglish—
- CarolynneFeminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man'English—
- CecilleBlindFrench—
- CleophasOf uncertain meaningGreek—
- CharlottaFeminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'petite'Scandinavian—
- CarrissaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Cleatusof uncertain originGreek—
- CyrstalVariant spelling of Crystal, meaning 'ice-like clear mineral' or referring to the gemstoneEnglish—
- CydneeVariant spelling of Sydney, a place name of uncertain origin possibly meaning 'wide island' or 'south water'English—
- ChicoSpanish and Italian diminutive of Francisco or Francesco, meaning 'free man'Spanish—
- ChaylaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Chauncey or a modern coinage based on the sound pattern of names like Kayla or ShaylaModern coinage—
- CourtniA creative spelling of Courtney, which may mean 'short nose' or 'courtly'English—
- CatherinaEach of the pure onesGreek—
- Coreanof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Corinne or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- ClarettaBright, clear, or famousEnglish—
- ConniOf debated originGerman—
- ClarnceThe name Clarnce is a variant of the English name Clarence, which is derived from the Latin title 'Clarensis' meaning 'of Clare'English—
- CinderellaLittle ashes girlLiterary—
- ConsuellaOf uncertain originSpanish—
- Chavisof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CidneyA modern invented spelling of Sydney, possibly derived from a place name or surnameModern coinage—
- ClellaPossibly a feminine form of Clell or a variant of Clea, both of uncertain originEnglish—
- CandeeDiminutive or variant of Candace, an ancient title meaning 'queen mother' in EthiopiaEnglish—
- CindeeVariant spelling of Cindy, itself a diminutive of Cynthia or Lucinda, meaning 'woman from Mount Cynthus' or 'light'English—
- CresencioOf uncertain originSpanish—
- ChannaOf uncertain originHebrew—
- Claudellof uncertain originEnglish—
- ClydieOf uncertain originScottish—
- CortnieVariant spelling of Courtney, a name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'short nose' or 'court-dweller'English—
- CharliseFree manFrench—
- CassidiVariant of Cassidy, an Irish surname meaning 'curly-headed' or 'clever'Irish—
- ChantaUsually a modern invented name, possibly influenced by names like Chantel or ShantaModern coinage—
- CeaserA variant spelling of Caesar, meaning 'hairy' or 'head of hair' in Latin, though often associated with the Roman dictatorLatin—
- Chancyof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Chauncey or a transferred use of the surname ChancyEnglish—
- ClineOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Chrystianfollower of ChristEnglish—
- CherrelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Chanceloradministrative official in charge of a court or universityEnglish—
- ColbertFamous, bright (from Old English elements)English—
- ChelsePort of shipsEnglish—
- CrestonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CathleneA variant spelling of Kathleen, which is the English form of Caitlín, the Irish form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'Irish—
- ChimereOf uncertain originAfrican—
- CortniOf uncertain origin, likely a feminine variant spelling of CourtneyEnglish—
- CatelynnA modern respelling of Caitlin, traditionally an Irish form of Catherine, meaning 'pure'Modern coinage—
- CyrenaOf uncertain originGreek—
- CamerinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChristiaOf debated originEnglish—
- CecilaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ChenelleYoungModern coinage—
- CaleeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CamelaLikely a variant of Camilla, meaning 'attendant at a religious service' or 'unblemished character', though its exact derivation is uncertainEnglish—
- ColtanOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage or a variant of ColtonModern coinage—
- CarylonOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Carolyn or a combination of Carrie and LynnModern coinage—
- ComerOf English origin, derived from the Old English word "cumb" meaning a short, straight valley, used as a topographical surname for someone who lived in or near such a valleyEnglish—
- CeilA short form of Cecilia, ultimately derived from the Latin 'caecus' meaning 'blind'English—
- CharylVariant spelling of Cheryl, likely a blend of Cherry and Beryl, meaning 'cherry' or 'beloved'English—
- ClarieBright, clear, or famousEnglish—
- CesiliaVariant of Cecilia, derived from the Latin name Caecilia, feminine form of Caecilius, a Roman family name possibly meaning 'blind'Latin—
- CasaundraA variant spelling of Cassandra, meaning 'shining upon man' or 'prophetess', though its exact meaning is debatedEnglish—
- CamaronOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChelcieA diminutive of Chelsea, meaning "chalk landing place" or "port for chalk or limestoneEnglish—
- Conardof uncertain originGerman—
- ChereseVariant of Cherise, perhaps intended as a respelling of the French word for 'cherry'Modern coinage—
- ClydaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CharmaneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Clideof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Clyde or a respelling of ClaudeScottish—
- ChrisopherUncertain, likely a variant spelling of Christopher, meaning 'bearer of Christ'Greek—
- CrystelA modern phonetic variant of the name Crystal, meaning 'clear, brilliant glass' or 'ice'Modern coinage—
- CheyeneA phonetic spelling of Cheyenne, the name of a Native American tribe, meaning 'people of a different speech' or 'little Cree' in the Dakota languageEnglish—
- ClentonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CaroleneFeminine variant of Carl, ultimately from a Germanic element meaning 'man' or 'free man'English—
- ChariceVariant of Cherice, itself a modern coinage based on the Greek name Charis, meaning 'grace' or 'kindness'Modern coinage—
- ClaybornStream near a clay bankEnglish—
- CyndeeVariant spelling of Cindy, itself a diminutive of Cynthia, a name of Greek origin meaning 'woman from Mount Cynthus'Greek—
- CheronOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarvinLittle friend or beloved, from Welsh 'caru' (to love) with the diminutive suffix -inWelsh—
- CorriOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChristofferBearer of ChristGreek—
- ChavonDerived from the Irish name Siobhán, meaning 'God is gracious', but the exact meaning of Chavon is uncertain due to its spelling variantIrish—
- CharlsVariant spelling of Charles, meaning "free man"English—
- ClimmieDiminutive or pet form of Clement or Clementine, ultimately meaning 'merciful'English—
- CarmeliaGarden or orchard, derived from the Hebrew word for vineyardItalian—
- CheyennaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ClareneA variant of Claire, meaning 'bright' or 'clear'English—
- ColynVariant spelling of Colin, a short form of Nicholas, meaning "victory of the peopleEnglish—
- CaldoniaPossibly a feminine form of Caledonia, the Latin name for Scotland, thus "from Scotland" or "Scottish womanEnglish—
- Chrissaof uncertain originEnglish—
- ChristapherBearer of ChristGreek—
- ChardaePossibly a Modern English invented name, perhaps derived from Shardae or as a feminine form of Charles via French ChardéModern coinage—
- CarlesFree man, of uncertain origin debated as Catalan form of CharlesSpanish—
- CatrionaMeaning debatedScottish—
- CicilyVariant of Cecilia, meaning 'blind' or 'of the Cecilia family'English—
- CobeyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ConceptionA name derived from the Spanish Immaculate Conception, a title of the Virgin MarySpanish—
- CammiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CraytonOf uncertain originScottish—
- ChaniyaA modern coinage, possibly derived from names like Chana or Shaniya with a fashionable -iya suffixModern coinage—
- ClaudeneOf uncertain origin, likely a feminine elaboration of ClaudeEnglish—
- CarrieannCombination of Carrie and Ann, with Carrie often derived from Caroline (meaning 'free man') and Ann from Hebrew Hannah (meaning 'grace')English—
- ConstantinosSteadfast, constantGreek—
- ColieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Connarof uncertain origin, likely a respelling of Connor or ConnerEnglish—
- ChiragLamp, light, or flame in Sanskrit and Hindi, symbolizing illuminationSanskrit—
- CaydonModern invented name, often considered a variant of Caden or Camden, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- CarlishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CorkyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CarlissaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern combination of Carla and -issa, or a feminine form of CarlModern coinage—
- CharletLittle woman or free womanFrench—
- CharnellProbably a feminine elaborated form of Charles, meaning 'free man'English—
- ClearanceClearance is a rare given name, likely derived from the English word meaning 'the act of clearing' or 'free space'English—
- ColumbiaThe feminine form of the Latin adjective meaning 'of Columbia,' referring to the United StatesLiterary—
- CrystalynVariant of Crystal, meaning 'ice' or 'clear, brilliant glass'English—
- ChardonnayDerived from the name of the white wine grape variety, itself from a French place nameFrench—
- Constantinaconstant, steadfastLatin—
- CarstonEnglish variant of Carsten, itself a German and Scandinavian form of Christian, meaning "follower of ChristModern coinage—
- CyndaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChanlerOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ChristoBearer of Christ, or anointed oneGreek—
- ClydiaOf uncertain originScottish—
- ConchettaLittle shellSpanish—
- CrystinaVariant of Christina, itself derived from Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed'English—
- CharminOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name inspired by the word 'charming' or derived from a surnameModern coinage—
- ChuckieDiminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'English—
- ChristipherBearer of Christ or anointed oneEnglish—
- ChevonOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- CarineDear little oneItalian—
- CortneeVariant spelling of Courtney, which is of debated origin, possibly from a Norman place name or an Old French nickname meaning 'short nose'English—
- CubaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChessieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Chuckyoriginally a nickname for Charles, then popularized by the horror franchise as a standalone given nameEnglish—
- CarleanmaidenIrish—
- CatlynOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Caitlin, which is the Irish form of Katherine, meaning "pureEnglish—
- CarleOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CoraimaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CindraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChevonneGod is graciousIrish—
- CharlisaA modern coinage combining elements of Charlotte and Lisa, with no single established meaningModern coinage—
- ChrystinaA variant of Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- CybilA variant of Sibyl, meaning 'prophetess' or 'oracle'Greek—
- CydniVariant of Sydney, which may be derived from a French place name meaning 'Saint Denis' or from the Old English 'sīd' (wide) + 'īeg' (island), meaning 'wide island'English—
- ChastinOf uncertain originModern coinage—