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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- CherrishCherrish is a modern coined name, likely derived from the English word 'cherish', meaning to hold dear or treat with affectionModern coinage—
- ChinyereGod givesAfrican—
- ClevenOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CapitolaOf uncertain originLiterary—
- CijiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Cordaof uncertain originEnglish—
- ChaundraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChrystaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CeirraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CitlallyMeans 'star' in Nahuatl, the language of the AztecsNative American—
- Cookiea small, sweet baked treatEnglish—
- ConnyThe name Conny is generally considered a diminutive of longer names such as Conrad, Constance, or Cornelius, thus inheriting meanings like 'brave counsel' (Conrad), 'steadfast' (Constance), or 'horn' (Cornelius), though it has also been used independentlyEnglish—
- ChaniceUncertainModern coinage—
- ChardeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarlenPossibly a combination of the names Carl and Len, or a feminine form of CarlModern coinage—
- CheryChery is a spelling variant of Cherry, which is derived from the English word for the fruit or used as a diminutive of CharityEnglish—
- CeairaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChongOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ClevaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CoreeUncertainModern coinage—
- CarronOf uncertain originScottish—
- CozettaLittle thingEnglish—
- CecilliablindLatin—
- CydFrom the Greek name Cydias, meaning 'from Cydonia' or 'from the island of Crete'Greek—
- CyndieDiminutive of Cynthia, which is of uncertain origin, possibly from Greek 'Kynthia', an epithet of the goddess Artemis referring to Mount CynthusGreek—
- CuongStrong, powerful, or vigorousModern coinage—
- ColbeyOf uncertain originIrish—
- CassandreProphetessGreek—
- CarrisaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChiyokoA Japanese name meaning 'a thousand generations' or 'thousand child', depending on the kanji usedJapanese—
- CherithA biblical place name, the brook where Elijah was fed by ravensHebrew—
- ChastidyModern respelling of Chastity, from the English virtue word meaning purityModern coinage—
- ChristophorBearer of ChristGreek—
- CarlusA Latinized form of Charles, meaning 'free man'English—
- CathrynePure, clearIrish—
- ChannieDiminutive of names beginning with Chan-, often a pet form of Charlotte or ChanningEnglish—
- CarismaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage derived from the word 'charisma' meaning personal magnetism or charmModern coinage—
- Cheeof uncertain originEnglish—
- Curlieof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharlcieA feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man'English—
- CleliaOf uncertain originLatin—
- ClaudinaLittle lame oneLatin—
- CiearaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern respelling of Ciara or SierraModern coinage—
- Colenof uncertain origin, possibly an English variant of Colin or a short form of NicholasEnglish—
- ChristleFollower of Christ, or anointed oneEnglish—
- ChaquitaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Chiquita meaning "little one" in Spanish, or a blend of Charlotte and JuanitaModern coinage—
- CarvelOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ChampagneOf uncertain origin, likely derived from the name of the French wine region Champagne, used as a given nameModern coinage—
- CalibOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChantaeOf uncertain origin, possibly as a variant of Chanté or ChantelleModern coinage—
- CorlisOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CarlyonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ChavonneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarlousVariant of Charles, meaning 'free man'English—
- ClairissaBright, clear, or famousEnglish—
- CymoneLikely a modern invented name, possibly derived from Simone with a 'Cy-' prefix, or a variant of SimoneModern coinage—
- ChrisetteA modern feminine diminutive of Christine, meaning "follower of ChristModern coinage—
- CorethaLikely a feminine form of Corey, from the Irish surname meaning 'descendant of the dark one' or 'hollow'English—
- CourtnyA feminine variant of Courtney, which may derive from a place name meaning 'Courtney' in Old French, or from a personal name meaning 'short nose' in Old FrenchEnglish—
- ChelbyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CalystaA feminized form of Calix, from Latin 'calix' meaning 'cup' or 'chalice'Modern coinage—
- CarneyOf uncertain originIrish—
- ChauntelCombination of 'Shawn' (a variant of John, meaning 'God is gracious') and the popular feminine suffix '-el' or influenced by the name ChantalModern coinage—
- ClotildaFamous in battle, from the Germanic elements 'hlud' (famous) and 'hild' (battle)French—
- CarianneA combination of Carrie and Anne, often understood as a blend of the names Caroline (meaning 'free woman') and Anne (meaning 'grace')English—
- ChauOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- CharlottFeminine form of Charles, meaning "free man" or "manly"French—
- CasimiraPeace destroyerSlavic—
- CarrellOf uncertain originIrish—
- CordaroOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- CollettaLittle dove, feminine diminutive of Collett, from FrenchEnglish—
- Carlethaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CantrellOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ContinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CyntiaVariant spelling of Cynthia, traditionally associated with the moon goddess ArtemisGreek—
- ClearnceVariant of Clarence, from the Latin clarus meaning 'clear, bright, famous'Latin—
- CharleseFeminine form of Charles, meaning "free man"Modern coinage—
- CylieThe meaning of Cylie is uncertain, though it is often considered a modern invention, possibly as a feminine variant of Kyle or a respelling of KylieModern coinage—
- CourtnayFrom a Norman French surname meaning 'domain of Curtius' or 'short nose'French—
- Crissiea diminutive form of Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed one'English—
- CaedynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Chouaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChelaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharmianOf uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Greek charma meaning 'joy' or 'delight'Greek—
- ClarabellA combination of Clara meaning 'bright, clear' and bell (English), thus 'bright bell' or a phonetic elaboration of ClarabelEnglish—
- CorwynOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CharnelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ClotealA feminine given name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Clotilde or a combination of names like Cleo and TealEnglish—
- ChiffonFrom the French word for a lightweight fabric, used as a given nameModern coinage—
- ChristellPossibly a variant of Christelle, meaning "follower of Christ" or derived from Christiana, meaning "ChristianModern coinage—
- CheraUncertainModern coinage—
- Coyeof uncertain originEnglish—
- CassidieVariant of Cassidy, an Irish surname meaning 'curly-headed'Irish—
- ChaunteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CaelebOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CaelaOf debated originModern coinage—
- CaydinVariant of Caden, of uncertain origin, possibly from a surname or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- CerissaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ClaudeanFeminine elaboration of Claude, derived from the Roman name Claudius, meaning 'lame'English—
- CameshaUncertainModern coinage—
- CodeeA modern invented name, likely a respelling of Cody, which traditionally means 'helpful' from Irish GaelicModern coinage—
- ChaneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ChrisannA combination of the name Chris (from Christ or Christian) and Ann (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor')Modern coinage—
- CledithOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChaunOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ClaritzaA combination of Clara (meaning 'bright, clear' from Latin clarus) and the Spanish diminutive suffix -itza, forming a name that suggests 'little Clara' or 'bright oneModern coinage—
- CorreneLikely a variant of Corinne, meaning 'maiden' or 'maiden' from the Greek KoreModern coinage—
- CaylynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CurvinPossibly a variant of Corbin, meaning 'little crow' or 'raven', or an anglicized form of Irish Ó Corráin, meaning 'descendant of Corrán'English—
- CayenneDerived from the name of the Cayenne pepper, ultimately from the Tupi word 'kyinha' meaning 'hot pepper'Modern coinage—
- CordelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChareseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChessaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Chessie or a feminine form of ChessEnglish—
- ConiShort form of Constance, meaning steadfastnessEnglish—
- CenaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharlitaFeminine diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'English—
- CherrellDebatedModern coinage—
- Chareeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ClydeneOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Clyde or a variant of ClaudineEnglish—
- CissyA diminutive form of Cecilia or Priscilla, or a standalone name of uncertain meaningEnglish—
- CartezOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharelleOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Cheryl or Sheryl, which themselves may derive from French 'chérie' meaning 'darling'Modern coinage—
- Chayof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarmieDiminutive of Carmela or Carmel, meaning 'garden' or 'orchard' in HebrewItalian—
- CostellaOf uncertain originItalian—
- CarilynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CorynneVariant of Corinne, likely derived from Greek 'korē' meaning 'maiden'English—
- CzarinaFemale ruler or empressEnglish—
- Caeleyof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChristohperOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Congettaof uncertain originItalian—
- CadeeLikely a variant of Cady or Kady, possibly a pet form of names beginning with Cad- or a respelling of Caddy/CadieEnglish—
- ClemenciaOf uncertain originSpanish—
- CrissaVariant of Crissy or Chrissy, originally diminutives of Christine or Christina, ultimately derived from Greek 'christos' meaning 'anointed'English—
- Chantelederived from the French word 'chantele', meaning 'to sing' or 'song'French—
- CharnaeLikely a modern invented name, possibly inspired by names like Chantel or SharonaModern coinage—
- ClaressaBright, famousEnglish—
- CurleeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CindiaPerhaps a variant of Cindy, which itself is a diminutive of Cynthia, meaning "from Mount Kynthos" or a feminine form of Cinderella, meaning "little ashes"English—
- CarmalitaA diminutive of Carmen, itself derived from the Hebrew Karmel meaning 'garden' or 'orchardSpanish—
- CarmencitaDiminutive of Carmen, itself a Spanish form of Carmel, meaning 'garden' or 'orchard' (from Hebrew karmel)Spanish—
- Chadleyof uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage combining Chad with the suffix -leyModern coinage—
- CharronA name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a surname meaning 'cartwright' or a variant of SharonEnglish—
- CaedonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CaitrinThe name Caitrin is an Irish form of Catherine, meaning 'pure'Irish—
- ChiantiNamed after the Chianti wine region in Tuscany, ItalyItalian—
- CrystallA variant spelling of Crystal, meaning ice-like mineral or clear glassEnglish—
- CarrelOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Carroll, an anglicized form of the Irish name Ceallach meaning 'war' or 'strife', or a transferred use of the surname CarrelIrish—
- ChanaeOf debated originModern coinage—
- CyleeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CaylahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChanitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChristophrVariant spelling of Christopher, meaning 'bearer of ChristEnglish—
- CleaveOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CullinOf uncertain originIrish—
- CelesterDerived from the Latin 'caelestis', meaning 'heavenly'English—
- ClorissaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements of Laura, Clarissa, and floral namesModern coinage—
- CythiaUncertainEnglish—
- CaylanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ChandniMeaning 'moonlight' or 'moonbeam' in Hindi, derived from the Sanskrit word 'chandra' meaning 'moon'Sanskrit—
- CateraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CharisaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- CharlaineCombination of the names Charlotte and Lorraine, or a feminine form of Charles with the popular -aine suffixEnglish—
- CherellLikely a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Cheryl or Sheryl, with no clear meaningModern coinage—
- ChristynaFollower of Christ or anointed oneGreek—
- CiprianaOf or from CyprusSpanish—
- ChannellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CortlynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CynithaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CarlissOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Conoften a short form of longer names such as Connor or ConanIrish—
- ChelsiaOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Chelsea, which is an English place name meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestoneEnglish—
- ChelsaePort of a landing place for shipsEnglish—
- ConstantSteadfast, constant, faithfulLatin—
- CarrenBelovedEnglish—
- Cydnieof uncertain originModern coinage—
- CadariusA modern coinage, possibly combining the prefix 'Ca-' with the popular name suffix '-darius', inspired by names like DariusModern coinage—
- ClarrissaMost bright, famous, or clarifiedLatin—
- CaitlenDerived from the Irish name Caitlín, itself a form of Catherine, meaning 'pure'Irish—
- CaylePossibly a variant of Kael or Kayle, or a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- CherlOf uncertain etymologyEnglish—
- ChrystopherVariant spelling of Christopher, meaning 'bearer of Christ'English—
- Creigof uncertain originScottish—
- ChasitiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CaigeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CorianneA modern combination of Cora and Anne, meaning 'maiden' or 'graceModern coinage—
- CherylynCompound of Cheryl and Lyn, with no independent etymological meaningModern coinage—
- ChikaOf uncertain originJapanese—
- ChenitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CordellaLittle heartLatin—
- CaitlynneOf uncertain origin, likely a modern spelling variant of Caitlin, which is the Irish form of Katherine, traditionally meaning 'pure'Irish—
- CoolidgeDweller near the cool ridgeEnglish—
- CraigeVariant of Craig, meaning 'from the crag' or 'rocky hill'Scottish—
- CatelinA spelling variant of Caitlin, an Irish name traditionally meaning 'pure' or 'chasteIrish—
- CatiaIt may be a variant of Catia, a name of disputed origin possibly related to the Greek Aikaterine meaning 'pure' or the Celtic name Catia meaning 'battleModern coinage—
- CristanVariant of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- CaylynnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- CommodoreCommander in the navy, a naval rankEnglish—
- CressieProbably a diminutive of Cressida or a feminine form of Cress, possibly derived from the plant name cressEnglish—