216 Names with Meanings & Origins
Baby Names Starting With C
C is celebrated for its graceful, classical sound. Drawing heavily on Latin and ancient Western heritage, this letter is home to elegant, enduring names like Clara, Caleb, Cecilia, and Cyrus that feel both historical and effortlessly modern.
C Naam Ki Rashi (नाम राशि)
Vedic astrologyNames beginning with C fall under Mesha, Meena or Mithuna, by syllableDetailsHide
Which one depends on the syllable, not the letter:
- Mesha मेष · AriesChu चु · Che चे · Cho चो
- Meena मीन · PiscesCha च · Chee ची
- Mithuna मिथुन · GeminiChha छ
This is the naam rashi, taken from the first syllable of the name. It matches the janma rashi — the one read from the Moon's position at birth — only when the name was chosen from the birth star in the first place.
Curated C Names by Style
A curated shortlist of popular, unique, modern, and classic baby names starting with C. You can also explore dedicated girl and boy pages for gender-specific choices.
Popular C names
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80· Timeless names that endureAll 216 Names Starting With C
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- CadenceFrom an English word meaning "rhythm, flow"
- CadhlaMeans "beautiful" in Irish
- CaeciliaBlind or devoted to heaven
- CaeciliusBlind or devoted to heaven
- CaelanFrom Irish caol meaning "slender" combined with the diminutive suffix -án
- CaelestinaHeavenly or of the sky
- CaelestinusHeavenly or belonging to the sky
- CaelestisHeavenly, divine, or celestial
- CaeliaHeavenly or divine
- CaelianOf the Caelian Hill or heavenly sky
- CaelinaHeavenly or of the sky
- CaesarEmperor, ruler, or thick head of hair
- CaesarinaImperial, queenly, or long-haired
- CaidenSometimes explained as deriving from the Irish surname Caden, which is an Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Mac Cadáin, itself from the given name Cadán (of unknown meaning)
- CaietaNorse or harbor town of central Italy
- CaitlinFrom the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine)
- CaiusRejoice, happy, or glad
- CalebFaithful, devoted, whole-hearted
- CalistaMost beautiful or fairest
- CallahanBright-Headed, Little Bright-Headed One, Shining
- CallanRock, Battle, Stone Fighter
- CallawayPebble Place, Stony Place, River Rock
- CallieBeautiful, Lovely, Gorgeous
- CallistaMost beautiful or fairest maiden
- CallistusMost beautiful or handsome
- CallumDove, Peaceful, Symbol of Peace
- CalpurniaChalice or cupbearer
- CalvinBald, little bald one
- CalvusBald or bare-headed leader
- CamdenWinding valley
- CameronCrooked Nose, Bent River
- CamilaYoung Ceremonial Attendant, Helper
- CamillaYoung ceremonial attendant, noble helper
- CamilleYoung ceremonial attendant
- CamillusYouthful attendant at sacred rituals
- CampbellCrooked mouth
- CamrynFrom the Scottish surname Cameron meaning "crooked nose", derived from Gaelic cam "crooked" and sròn "nose"
- CandidaPure white, bright, or sincere
- CandidusPure white, bright, or sincere
- Caoimhebeautiful, gentle, precious
- CapitoBig-headed, wise thinker, or stubborn leader
- CapitolinaOf the Capitol Hill or grand peak
- CapriFrom the name of the picturesque Italian island of Capri
- CarinaDear, beloved, or keel of a ship
- CarinusBeloved, dear, or esteemed
- CarissaBeloved, graceful, or tender touch
- CarissimaDearest or most beloved
- CaritaCharity, love, or warm affection
- CaritasDivine love, charity, and goodwill
- CarlaFrom Old French Charles le Magne meaning " Charles the Great"
- CarlosFrom Old French Charles le Magne meaning " Charles the Great"
- CarlyFrom Old French Charles le Magne meaning " Charles the Great"
- CarmenSong; garden orchard (from Carmel)
- CarolineFree woman, strong and capable
- CarsonFrom a Scottish surname of uncertain meaning
- CarterCart Driver, Transporter Of Goods
- CarusBeloved, dear, or precious
- Carwynblessed love
- CarysLove
- CasonFrom the English surname Cason. It enjoyed a modest level of use in the United States in the early 21st century, due to its similarity to other popular names such as Mason and Jason
- Casperbringer of treasure
- CaspianOf the Caspian Sea or from Qazvin
- CassandraShining upon mankind or prophetic maiden
- CassiaCinnamon tree or fragrant bark
- CassianHollow, empty
- CassianaVain or belonging to the Cassius family
- CassidyFrom an Irish surname (Anglicized from Irish Gaelic Ó Caiside ), which is derived from the byname Caiside
- CassiusEmpty, hollow, or vain
- CastaPure, chaste, or virtuous
- CastaliaSacred spring of inspiration
- CastorBeaver or heroic twin horseman of mythology
- CastulusChaste, modest, or pure guardian
- CataleyaVariant of cattleya, a genus of orchids native to Central and South America, which were named for the British horticulturist William Cattley
- CatalinaPure; clear (Spanish form of Catherine)
- Cathalbattle rule, strong in battle
- CatherinePure, clear, unsullied
- CatoWise, prudent, or sharp-minded
- Catrinpure
- Catrionapure
- CatullusSharp, clever, or witty young warrior
- CaydenSometimes explained as deriving from the Irish surname Caden, which is an Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Mac Cadáin, itself from the given name Cadán (of unknown meaning)
- CaysonFrom the English surname Cason. It enjoyed a modest level of use in the United States in the early 21st century, due to its similarity to other popular names such as Mason and Jason
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- CeceliaVariant of Cecilia, the Latinate feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, from caecus meaning "blind"
- CeciliaBlind, Sixth, Patron of Music
- CelerinaSwift, quick, or agile
- CelesteHeavenly, celestial, of the sky
- CelestinaHeavenly or sublime
- CelestinusHeavenly or divine sky dweller
- CeliaHeavenly
- CelinaHeaven, Moon, Celestial, Heavenly
- CelineHeavenly, sky
- CelsaHigh, exalted, or lofty maiden
- CelsiaLofty, high, or exalted
- CelsusLofty, high, or exalted
- CeresGoddess of agriculture, grain, and motherly harvest
- CerysLove
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- ChaaruBeautiful, attractive, pleasant
- ChaitanyaConsciousness, Spirit, Soul, Sentience, Awareness
- ChaitraFirst month of Hindu calendar, spring season, bright light
- ChakorA bird devoted to the moon; Chukar partridge
- ChamanGarden, blooming flower bed
- ChameliJasmine flower, sweet scent
- ChampaFragrant plumeria flower, golden bloom
- ChanceGood fortune; fortune
- ChandanSandalwood, fragrant wood
- ChandanaSandalwood, fragrant, cooling, auspicious
- ChandiniMoonlight, star, bright as moon
- ChandniMoonlight, a ray of the moon
- ChandrakantBeloved by moon, moonstone, radiant
- ChandreshLord of the moon, Lord Shiva
- ChandrikaCrescent moon, moonlight, radiant light
- CharanSacred feet, humble shelter
- CharitaGood, Virtuous
- CharityBenevolence, goodwill, and Christian love
- CharleeFree woman; petite and free (feminine of Charles)
- CharlesFree man
- CharliFrom Old French Charles le Magne meaning " Charles the Great"
- CharlieFree Man
- CharlotteFree Man, Petite
- CharuCharming, beautiful, agreeable
- CharulataBeautiful creeper vine, graceful woman
- CharuviCharming, graceful, beautiful, radiant
- CharviBeautiful
- CharvikIntelligent, brilliant, one who moves with splendour
- ChaseHuntsman; one who pursues
- ChayaShadow, shade, reflection, Goddess Durga
- ChelseaFrom the name of a district in London, originally meaning "landing place for chalk or limestone", derived from Old English cealc "chalk, limestone, plaster" and hyð "port, landing place"
- Chesterfortress, walled town
- ChetanConsciousness, life
- ChetnaConsciousness, awareness, intelligence, spirit
- CheyenneDerived from the Lakota word šahiyena meaning "red speakers"
- ChhaviRadiant image; a reflection of beauty
- ChinmayEmbodiment of pure consciousness
- ChintanThought, contemplation, meditation
- ChintanikaThoughtful, meditative, deep thinker
- ChiragA lamp; one who spreads light
- ChirayuBlessed with long life
- ChitraPicture, painting, star, brilliant nakshatra
- ChitrakshBeautiful-eyed, artistic vision
- ChitralekhaBeautiful picture, painter, celestial artist
- ChittMind, awareness, consciousness
- ChloeBlooming, Green Shoot, Verdant
- ChosenFrom the English word, the past participle of choose, a word derived from Old English ceosan
- ChozenFrom the English word, the past participle of choose, a word derived from Old English ceosan
- ChristianFollower of Christ, anointed one
- ChristianaFollower of Christ or anointed maiden
- ChristineFollower of Christ, anointed one
- ChristopherBearer of Christ, Christ-carrier
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- ClaireClear, bright, famous
- ClaraClear, Bright, Famous, Illustrious
- ClarissaBright, clear, and famous
- ClarkScholar; learned clergyman; clerk
- ClaudiaLame, enclosure; noble and distinguished by extension
- ClaudinaLame or enclosure
- ClaudineLame or member of the Claudian family
- ClaudiusEnclosure, barrier, or lame
- ClaytonTown on clay ground; settlement of clay
- ClemenceMerciful, gentle, and mild
- ClemensMerciful, gentle, or mild-mannered
- ClementMerciful, mild, or gentle
- ClementiaMerciful, gentle, or mild
- ClementinaGentle, merciful, and mild
- Clementinemild, merciful
- CleoPride, fame, glory
- Clodaghriver name
- ClodiaLame or famous Roman gens
- CloverMeadow flower, key
- ClydeFrom the name of the River Clyde in Scotland, from Cumbric Clud, which is of uncertain origin
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- CobyFrom the Latin Iacob, which was from the Greek Ἰακώβ (Iakob), which was from the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Yaʿaqov)
- CocoAffectionate pet name; chocolate bean
- Codyhelpful, cushion
- CoeliaHeavenly or of the sky
- CohenPriest
- ColbyFrom an English surname, originally from various place names, derived from the Old Norse byname Koli (meaning "coal, dark") and býr "farm, settlement"
- ColeCoal black, swarthy, or victory of the people
- ColettePeople of victory
- CollinFrom the Greek name Νικόλαος (Nikolaos) meaning "victory of the people", derived from Greek νίκη ( nike ) meaning "victory" and λαός ( laos ) meaning "people"
- CollinsFrom a surname, which is either Irish or English in origin (see Collins 1 and Collins 2 )
- Colmdove
- ColsenSon of Cole, Victorious People
- ColtonFrom the coal town, dark settlement
- Conallstrong wolf or hound
- ConanMeans "little wolf" or "little hound" from Irish cú "wolf, hound" combined with a diminutive suffix
- ConcordiaHarmony, peace, and agreement
- ConnorLover of hounds, wise counselor
- ConradMeans "brave counsel", derived from the Old German elements kuoni "brave" and rat "counsel, advice"
- ConstanceSteadfast, constant, unwavering
- ConstantiaSteadfast, constant, and firm
- ConstantinaSteadfast and faithful
- CooperBarrel Maker
- CoraMaiden, heart
- CoralineCreated by the French composer Adolphe Adam for one of the main characters in his opera Le Toréador (1849)
- CorbinFrom a French surname that was derived from corbeau "raven", originally denoting a person who had dark hair
- CordeliaHeart or daughter of the sea
- CordulaLittle heart or warm-hearted
- CoreyFrom an English surname that was derived from the Old Norse given name Kóri, of unknown meaning
- CormacSon of the charioteer or raven
- CorneliaHorn or strong-willed
- CosmoFrom the Greek name Κοσμᾶς (Kosmas), which was derived from κόσμος (kosmos) meaning "order, world, universe"
- CoveFrom the English vocabulary word cove, which refers to a small coastal inlet
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- CreeFrom the name of a Native American tribe of central Canada
- CreedFrom the English word creed meaning "set of beliefs", ultimately from Latin credo meaning "to believe"
- CrescentiaGrowing, thriving, or blooming
- CrewA band or company; a crew
- CrispinaCurly-haired
- CrispusCurly-haired or wavy locks
- CrueEither from a surname that was derived from the English town of Crewe (from Old Welsh criu meaning "weir" ), or from the English vocabulary word for a group of people
- CruzCross
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Where C Names Come From
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Latin roots account for nearly half of all C names here, making it one of the premier letters for parents seeking timeless European and classical elegance.
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