Baby Names That Start With C
C splits into two sounds — the hard C of Caleb, Cora, and Cooper and the soft C of Cecilia — which makes this one of the most varied corners of the alphabet. Latin roots and English surname styles dominate, with Celtic entries like Callum and Cassidy adding lilt. The list below holds 429 researched C names across girl, boy, and unisex usage, with American, English and Latin the most common origins. In the 2025 U.S. Social Security data, Charlotte (No. 2 for girls) and Cooper (No. 27 for boys) lead the C names.
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Baby Names That Start With C List
429 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Charlie
Meaning: Free person
Origin: English / Germanic
#2
Caleb
Meaning: Faithful, devoted
Origin: Hebrew
#3
Carter
Meaning: Cart driver
Origin: English
#4
Cody
Meaning: Helpful one
Origin: Irish / English
#5
Chester
Meaning: Fortress or camp
Origin: English
#6
Charles
Meaning: Free man
Origin: Germanic
#7
Cooper
Meaning: Barrel maker
Origin: English
#8
Cole
Meaning: Charcoal or dark
Origin: English
#9
Cillian
Meaning: Church or little warrior
Origin: Irish
#10
Casper
Meaning: Treasurer
Origin: Scandinavian
#11
Christopher
Meaning: Bearing Christ
Origin: Greek
#12
Cameron
Meaning: Crooked nose
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
#13
Colby
Meaning: Coal town or dark village
Origin: English
#14
Cruz
Meaning: Cross
Origin: Spanish / Portuguese
#15
Casey
Meaning: Brave in battle
Origin: Irish
#16
Callum
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
#17
Connor
Meaning: Lover of hounds
Origin: Irish
#18
Cassius
Meaning: Hollow or vain
Origin: Latin
#19
Carson
Meaning: Son of marsh dwellers or Carrs son
Origin: English
#20
Coby
Meaning: Supplanter or modern Kobe form
Origin: Hebrew / Modern English
#21
Cian
Meaning: Ancient
Origin: Irish
#22
Cassian
Meaning: Hollow or vain
Origin: Latin
#23
Cairo
Meaning: Victorious
Origin: Arabic place name
#24
Christian
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: Latin
#25
Cohen
Meaning: Priest
Origin: Hebrew surname/title
#26
Conor
Meaning: Lover of hounds
Origin: Irish
#27
Cyrus
Meaning: Young or far-sighted
Origin: Persian / Greek
#28
Chase
Meaning: Hunter or hunting ground
Origin: English / French
#29
Caspian
Meaning: From the Caspian Sea
Origin: English place name
#30
Corey
Meaning: From the hollow
Origin: Irish / English
#31
Caelan
Meaning: Slender or powerful warrior
Origin: Irish / Scottish Gaelic
#32
Caden
Meaning: Son of Cadan or modern Caden-family name
Origin: Irish / Scottish / Modern English
#33
Caspar
Meaning: Treasurer
Origin: Germanic
#34
Clay
Meaning: Clay worker or clay settlement
Origin: English
#35
Clayton
Meaning: Clay town
Origin: English
#36
Cade
Meaning: Round or barrel
Origin: English / Scottish
#37
Cai
Meaning: Colourful, talent, or wealth depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#38
Cayden
Meaning: Modern Caden-family name
Origin: Modern English / Scottish
#39
Colton
Meaning: Coal town or colt town
Origin: English
#40
Cosmo
Meaning: Order, universe
Origin: Greek / Italian
#41
Cove
Meaning: Small coastal inlet
Origin: English
#42
Cobie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#43
Caiden
Meaning: Modern Caden variant; battle or spirit depending on root
Origin: Modern English / Irish
#44
Cree
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#45
Ciaran
Meaning: Little dark one
Origin: Irish
#46
Calvin
Meaning: Bald
Origin: French / Latin
#47
Callan
Meaning: Battle or rock
Origin: Irish / Scottish Gaelic
#48
Cruze
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#49
Clark
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#50
Crue
Meaning: Modern Crew variant; group, team, or company
Origin: Modern English word-name variant
#51
Charlotte
Meaning: Free woman
Origin: French
#52
Chloe
Meaning: Green shoot
Origin: Greek
#53
Clara
Meaning: Clear, bright
Origin: Latin
#54
Cleo
Meaning: Glory
Origin: Greek
#55
Cora
Meaning: Maiden
Origin: Greek
#56
Callie
Meaning: Beautiful, or diminutive of names such as Caroline and Calista
Origin: Greek / English
#57
Connie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#58
Clementine
Meaning: Merciful or gentle
Origin: French / Latin
#59
Cecilia
Meaning: Blind
Origin: Latin
#60
Celine
Meaning: Heavenly
Origin: French
#61
Constance
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#62
Cara
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#63
Cecelia
Meaning: Blind; Cecilia variant
Origin: Latin
#64
Celeste
Meaning: Heavenly
Origin: Latin
#65
Cataleya
Meaning: Cattleya orchid
Origin: Botanical / modern Spanish usage
#66
Cassie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#67
Cassandra
Meaning: Shining upon man or excelling man
Origin: Greek
#68
Chimamanda
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#69
Catherine
Meaning: Pure
Origin: French
#70
Caitlin
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#71
Cali
Meaning: Most beautiful, or California short form depending on usage
Origin: Greek / modern American
#72
Camilla
Meaning: Young ceremonial attendant
Origin: Italian
#73
Cecily
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#74
Carla
Meaning: Free woman
Origin: Germanic
#75
Camille
Meaning: Young ceremonial attendant
Origin: French
#76
Clover
Meaning: Clover plant
Origin: English
#77
Chaya
Meaning: Life
Origin: Hebrew
#78
Chizaram
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#79
Coco
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#80
Ciara
Meaning: Dark-haired or black
Origin: Irish
#81
Cece
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#82
Celia
Meaning: Heavenly
Origin: Spanish
#83
Chiara
Meaning: Clear, bright, or famous
Origin: Italian
#84
Cadi
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#85
Carmen
Meaning: Garden, song, or vineyard
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#86
Cassidy
Meaning: Curly-haired
Origin: Irish
#87
Claudia
Meaning: Lame or enclosure
Origin: Spanish
#88
Cordelia
Meaning: Heart or daughter of the sea
Origin: Latin / Celtic
#89
Carys
Meaning: Love
Origin: Welsh
#90
Calliope
Meaning: Beautiful voice
Origin: Greek
#91
Cassia
Meaning: Cinnamon
Origin: Greek / Latin
#92
Claire
Meaning: Clear, bright
Origin: French
#93
Clemmie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#94
Clodagh
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#95
Celina
Meaning: Heavenly, or moon by Selene-family roots
Origin: Latin / Greek / Polish
#96
Camila
Meaning: Young ceremonial attendant
Origin: Latin
#97
Chelsea
Meaning: Chalk landing place
Origin: English place name
#98
Cherry
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#99
Carlos
Meaning: Free man
Origin: Spanish
#100
Chad
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#101
Colin
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#102
Cory
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#103
Collin
Meaning: Young creature, cub, or Nicholas-family form
Origin: Scottish / Irish / Greek
#104
Curtis
Meaning: Courteous or refined
Origin: English / French
#105
Craig
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#106
Cesar
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#107
Cristian
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#108
Conner
Meaning: Lover of hounds; Connor variant
Origin: Irish
#109
Carl
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#110
Chance
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#111
Camden
Meaning: Winding valley
Origin: English
#112
Corbin
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#113
Chandler
Meaning: Candle maker
Origin: English / French
#114
Clinton
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#115
Chris
Meaning: Follower of Christ; Christopher or Christine short form
Origin: Greek / English nickname
#116
Cedric
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#117
Clifford
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#118
Cash
Meaning: Money, or case-maker surname root
Origin: English word name / surname
#119
Clarence
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#120
Colt
Meaning: Young horse
Origin: English word name
#121
Courtney
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#122
Colten
Meaning: Coal town or colt town; Colton variant
Origin: English surname / place name
#123
Christina
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#124
Crystal
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#125
Caroline
Meaning: Free woman
Origin: French
#126
Christine
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#127
Cynthia
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#128
Cheyenne
Meaning: Name of the Cheyenne people; original meaning uncertain
Origin: Native American tribal name / French spelling
#129
Carly
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#130
Caitlyn
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#131
Carrie
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#132
Cindy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#133
Candice
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#134
Carolyn
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#135
Candace
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#136
Colleen
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#137
Cristina
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#138
Carolina
Meaning: Free person
Origin: Latin / Italian / Spanish
#139
Chelsey
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#140
Christy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#141
Clarissa
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#142
Cierra
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#143
Camryn
Meaning: Crooked nose; Cameron variant
Origin: Scottish surname / modern English
#144
Carissa
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#145
Charity
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#146
Cheryl
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#147
Cadence
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#148
Chasity
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#149
Callahan
Meaning: Irish surname from Ceallachan; meaning uncertain
Origin: Irish surname
#150
Charlee
Meaning: Free person; modern Charlie variant
Origin: English / Germanic
#151
Chozen
Meaning: Modern Chosen variant; selected
Origin: Modern English word-name variant
#152
Chosen
Meaning: Selected, picked, or called out
Origin: English word name
#153
Colsen
Meaning: Son of Col or Nicholas; Colson variant
Origin: English surname
#154
Coleson
Meaning: Son of Cole or Nicholas
Origin: English surname
#155
Coast
Meaning: Land beside the sea
Origin: English nature word name
#156
Cang
Meaning: Azure, vast, or storehouse depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#157
Chang
Meaning: Constant, flourishing, or long depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#158
Chao
Meaning: Surpass, morning, or tide depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#159
Chen
Meaning: Morning, exhibit, or great depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#160
Cheng
Meaning: Accomplish, sincere, or inherit depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#161
Chun
Meaning: Spring, pure, or truth depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#162
Chunhua
Meaning: Spring flower or splendid spring
Origin: Chinese
#163
Chunyan
Meaning: Spring swallow or spring beauty
Origin: Chinese
#164
Cong
Meaning: Intelligent, clever, or gather depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#165
Catalina
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Spanish / Greek
#166
Chae-a
Meaning: colour, gather, or talent Chae plus graceful A depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#167
Chae-won
Meaning: colour, gather, or talent Chae plus garden, origin, or wish Won depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#168
Cho-rong
Meaning: clear, bright, or lantern-like in Korean usage
Origin: Korean
#169
Chae-young
Meaning: colour, gather, or talent Chae plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#170
Cheol-su
Meaning: iron, wise, or firm Cheol plus excellent, protect, or long-lived Su depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#171
Cheol-min
Meaning: iron, wise, or firm Cheol plus clever or people-minded Min depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#172
Chan-woo
Meaning: praise, bright, or full Chan plus universe, house, or rain Woo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#173
Chan-min
Meaning: praise or bright Chan plus clever or people-minded Min depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#174
Chan-yeol
Meaning: praise or bright Chan plus heat, open, or line Yeol depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#175
Chan-hyuk
Meaning: praise or bright Chan plus great, bright, or transform Hyuk depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#176
Cam
Meaning: Orange fruit or contentment depending on character
Origin: Vietnamese
#177
Cam Tu
Meaning: Brocade or colourful beauty
Origin: Vietnamese
#178
Chau
Meaning: Pearl or gem
Origin: Vietnamese
#179
Chi
Meaning: Branch
Origin: Vietnamese
#180
Cuc
Meaning: Chrysanthemum
Origin: Vietnamese
#181
Cao
Meaning: High or tall
Origin: Vietnamese
#182
Chuong
Meaning: Chapter, order, or pattern
Origin: Vietnamese
#183
Cuong
Meaning: Strong
Origin: Vietnamese
#184
Chailai
Meaning: beautiful or graceful
Origin: Thai
#185
Chomdao
Meaning: admiring stars
Origin: Thai
#186
Chariya
Meaning: good conduct
Origin: Thai
#187
Chalida
Meaning: graceful or born of water, depending on analysis
Origin: Thai
#188
Chanya
Meaning: wisdom or good knowledge
Origin: Thai
#189
Chaiwat
Meaning: victory and prosperity
Origin: Thai
#190
Chai
Meaning: victory
Origin: Thai
#191
Chatchai
Meaning: national man or noble man
Origin: Thai
#192
Chumpol
Meaning: gathered strength or army
Origin: Thai
#193
Cadoc
Meaning: Battle
Origin: Welsh
#194
Cynan
Meaning: Chief or hound
Origin: Welsh
#195
Caradog
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Welsh
#196
Cledwyn
Meaning: Hard or blessed
Origin: Welsh
#197
Celyn
Meaning: Holly
Origin: Welsh
#198
Cosimo
Meaning: Order or beauty
Origin: Italian / Greek
#199
Carlo
Meaning: Free man
Origin: Italian / Germanic
#200
Corrado
Meaning: Bold counsel
Origin: Italian / Germanic
#201
Cristiano
Meaning: Christian or follower of Christ
Origin: Italian / Latin
#202
Celestia
Meaning: Heavenly
Origin: Latin
#203
Colette
Meaning: People of victory
Origin: French / Greek
#204
Cosette
Meaning: Little thing
Origin: French
#205
Cressida
Meaning: Gold
Origin: Greek
#206
Calista
Meaning: Most beautiful
Origin: Greek
#207
Clio
Meaning: Glory
Origin: Greek
#208
Cyra
Meaning: Sun or throne
Origin: Persian / Greek
#209
Cason
Meaning: Son of marsh dwellers or Casey variant
Origin: English
#210
Callen
Meaning: Battle or rock; Callan variant
Origin: Irish / Scottish Gaelic
#211
Cannon
Meaning: Clergyman or cannon; surname and word-name use
Origin: English surname / word name
#212
Cullen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#213
Cayson
Meaning: Modern Cason or Kason variant; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
#214
Case
Meaning: Case-maker, container, or watchful surname by root
Origin: English surname / word name
#215
Conrad
Meaning: Brave counsel
Origin: Germanic
#216
Crosby
Meaning: Village with crosses
Origin: English
#217
Casen
Meaning: Modern Cason or Kason variant; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
#218
Canaan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#219
Carmelo
Meaning: Garden or vineyard
Origin: Italian
#220
Crew
Meaning: Group, team, or company
Origin: English word name
#221
Cain
Meaning: Acquired
Origin: Hebrew
#222
Castiel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#223
Chaim
Meaning: Life
Origin: Hebrew
#224
Clyde
Meaning: From the River Clyde
Origin: Scottish place name
#225
Coen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#226
Camdyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#227
Channing
Meaning: Young wolf or canon descendant
Origin: English
#228
Camron
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#229
Coleman
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#230
Creed
Meaning: Belief, guiding faith, or doctrine
Origin: English virtue word / Latin root
#231
Camilo
Meaning: Young ceremonial attendant
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#232
Chevy
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#233
Cristopher
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#234
Carsen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#235
Colson
Meaning: Son of Nicholas or son of Col
Origin: English surname
#236
Campbell
Meaning: Crooked mouth
Origin: Scottish
#237
Chace
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#238
Cormac
Meaning: Raven son or charioteer
Origin: Irish
#239
Cortez
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#240
Camren
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#241
Cal
Meaning: Bald, devoted, or dog depending on source name
Origin: English nickname
#242
Cornelius
Meaning: Horn
Origin: Latin
#243
Caysen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#244
Caius
Meaning: To rejoice or uncertain Roman praenomen
Origin: Latin
#245
Cristobal
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#246
Coy
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#247
Carver
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#248
Corbyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#249
Corban
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#250
Cashton
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#251
Cedar
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#252
Colter
Meaning: Colt herder or young-horse worker
Origin: English surname
#253
Canyon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#254
Carmine
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#255
Clint
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#256
Charleigh
Meaning: Free person; Charlie variant
Origin: English / Germanic
#257
Charley
Meaning: Free person; Charlie variant
Origin: English / Germanic
#258
Coraline
Meaning: Coral or maiden; literary elaboration of Cora
Origin: English literary / Greek / Latin
#259
Charli
Meaning: Free person; Charlie variant
Origin: English / Germanic
#260
Collins
Meaning: Son of Colin or Nicholas
Origin: English / Irish surname
#261
Chanel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#262
Clare
Meaning: Clear, bright, or famous
Origin: Irish
#263
Chana
Meaning: Grace or favour
Origin: Hebrew
#264
Corinne
Meaning: Maiden
Origin: French / Greek
#265
Carlee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#266
Caylee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#267
Cherish
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#268
Carlie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#269
Carina
Meaning: Dear or beloved
Origin: Scandinavian
#270
Cambria
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#271
Charlize
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#272
Carsyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#273
Carleigh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#274
Coral
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#275
Christiana
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#276
Colbie
Meaning: Coal town or dark settlement; Colby variant
Origin: English surname / place name
#277
Carley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#278
Coralie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#279
Chevelle
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#280
Caydence
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#281
Calla
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#282
Cheyanne
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#283
Carli
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#284
Charleston
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#285
Cielo
Meaning: Sky or heaven
Origin: Spanish / Italian
#286
Carmella
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#287
Caleigh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#288
Cambrie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#289
Charlene
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#290
Capri
Meaning: From Capri, possibly goat island
Origin: Italian place name
#291
Cambree
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#292
Carol
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#293
Claira
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#294
Cattleya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#295
Cori
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#296
Calvert
Meaning: Calf herder
Origin: English
#297
Carlton
Meaning: Free peasants town
Origin: English
#298
Chadwick
Meaning: Dairy farm or settlement
Origin: English
#299
Clifton
Meaning: Cliff settlement
Origin: English
#300
Crawford
Meaning: Crow ford
Origin: English
#301
Creighton
Meaning: Rocky settlement or boundary town
Origin: English
#302
Candelaria
Meaning: Candlemas or candle
Origin: Spanish
#303
Caridad
Meaning: Charity
Origin: Spanish
#304
Cayetano
Meaning: From Caieta
Origin: Spanish
#305
Cipriano
Meaning: From Cyprus
Origin: Spanish
#306
Concepcion
Meaning: Conception
Origin: Spanish
#307
Consuelo
Meaning: Consolation
Origin: Spanish
#308
Carine
Meaning: Dear or beloved
Origin: French
#309
Carole
Meaning: Free person
Origin: French
#310
Cecile
Meaning: Blind
Origin: French
#311
Celestin
Meaning: Heavenly
Origin: French
#312
Chantal
Meaning: Stony place
Origin: French
#313
Christophe
Meaning: Bearing Christ
Origin: French
#314
Claude
Meaning: Lame or enclosure
Origin: French
#315
Clement
Meaning: Merciful or gentle
Origin: French
#316
Clotilde
Meaning: Famous battle
Origin: French
#317
Corentin
Meaning: Hurricane or uncertain
Origin: French
#318
Cyrille
Meaning: Lordly
Origin: French
#319
Cacilia
Meaning: Blind
Origin: Germanic
#320
Cacilie
Meaning: Blind
Origin: Germanic
#321
Catharina
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Germanic
#322
Christoph
Meaning: Bearing Christ
Origin: Germanic
#323
Christophorus
Meaning: Bearing Christ
Origin: Germanic
#324
Claus
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: Germanic
#325
Clemens
Meaning: Merciful or gentle
Origin: Germanic
#326
Constanze
Meaning: Constant or steadfast
Origin: Germanic
#327
Cordula
Meaning: Heart or little heart
Origin: Germanic
#328
Cornelia
Meaning: Horn
Origin: Germanic
#329
Corinna
Meaning: Maiden
Origin: Germanic
#330
Curt
Meaning: Bold counsel
Origin: Germanic
#331
Calypso
Meaning: She who conceals
Origin: Greek
#332
Cassander
Meaning: Shining upon man or excelling man
Origin: Greek
#333
Castor
Meaning: Beaver or one who excels
Origin: Greek
#334
Chara
Meaning: Joy
Origin: Greek
#335
Charalampos
Meaning: Shining with joy
Origin: Greek
#336
Charis
Meaning: Grace or kindness
Origin: Greek
#337
Chariton
Meaning: Grace or kindness
Origin: Greek
#338
Chrysanthi
Meaning: Golden flower
Origin: Greek
#339
Chrysanthos
Meaning: Golden flower
Origin: Greek
#340
Chrysostomos
Meaning: Golden mouth
Origin: Greek
#341
Cleisthenes
Meaning: Glory and strength
Origin: Greek
#342
Cleon
Meaning: Glory
Origin: Greek
#343
Cleopatra
Meaning: Glory of the father
Origin: Greek
#344
Cosmas
Meaning: Order, decency, or universe
Origin: Greek
#345
Cyprian
Meaning: From Cyprus
Origin: Greek
#346
Cyril
Meaning: Lordly
Origin: Greek
#347
Carmi
Meaning: My vineyard
Origin: Hebrew
#348
Chanan
Meaning: Gracious
Origin: Hebrew
#349
Chania
Meaning: Grace of Yahweh
Origin: Hebrew
#350
Chava
Meaning: Life
Origin: Hebrew
#351
Chaviva
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Hebrew
#352
Chenaniah
Meaning: Yahweh has established
Origin: Hebrew
#353
Chephzibah
Meaning: My delight is in her
Origin: Hebrew
#354
Chizkiyahu
Meaning: Yahweh strengthens
Origin: Hebrew
#355
Cahir
Meaning: Battle man
Origin: Irish
#356
Caoilfhionn
Meaning: Slender and fair
Origin: Irish
#357
Caoimhe
Meaning: Beautiful, beloved, or gentle
Origin: Irish
#358
Carlin
Meaning: Little champion
Origin: Irish
#359
Cathal
Meaning: Battle ruler
Origin: Irish
#360
Catriona
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Irish
#361
Cliona
Meaning: Shapely or graceful
Origin: Irish
#362
Colm
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Irish
#363
Colman
Meaning: Little dove
Origin: Irish
#364
Conall
Meaning: Strong wolf
Origin: Irish
#365
Conan
Meaning: Little wolf
Origin: Irish
#366
Connell
Meaning: Strong wolf
Origin: Irish
#367
Cowan
Meaning: Hollow in the hill
Origin: Irish
#368
Creda
Meaning: Belief or faith
Origin: Irish
#369
Cadell
Meaning: Battle or spirit of battle
Origin: Welsh
#370
Cadfan
Meaning: Battle peak
Origin: Welsh
#371
Cadfael
Meaning: Battle prince
Origin: Welsh
#372
Cadogan
Meaning: Battle glory
Origin: Welsh
#373
Cadwaladr
Meaning: Battle leader
Origin: Welsh
#374
Catrin
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Welsh
#375
Ceri
Meaning: To love or Ceri river name
Origin: Welsh
#376
Ceridwen
Meaning: Fair poetry or blessed song
Origin: Welsh
#377
Cerys
Meaning: Love
Origin: Welsh
#378
Caecilia
Meaning: Blind
Origin: Latin
#379
Caecilius
Meaning: Blind
Origin: Latin
#380
Caelestina
Meaning: Heavenly
Origin: Latin
#381
Caelestinus
Meaning: Heavenly
Origin: Latin
#382
Caelia
Meaning: Heavenly or of the Caelius family
Origin: Latin
#383
Caelianus
Meaning: Heavenly or of the Caelius family
Origin: Latin
#384
Caelius
Meaning: Heavenly or of the Caelius family
Origin: Latin
#385
Caesar
Meaning: Hairy or imperial association
Origin: Latin
#386
Caesonia
Meaning: Of the Caesonius family
Origin: Latin
#387
Calpurnia
Meaning: Of the Calpurnius family
Origin: Latin
#388
Calpurnius
Meaning: Of the Calpurnius family
Origin: Latin
#389
Cassianus
Meaning: Of the Cassius family
Origin: Latin
#390
Cato
Meaning: Wise
Origin: Latin
#391
Celsa
Meaning: Tall or lofty
Origin: Latin
#392
Celsus
Meaning: Tall or lofty
Origin: Latin
#393
Cicero
Meaning: Chickpea
Origin: Latin
#394
Cinna
Meaning: Roman family name of uncertain meaning
Origin: Latin
#395
Claudianus
Meaning: Of the Claudius family
Origin: Latin
#396
Claudius
Meaning: Lame or enclosure
Origin: Latin
#397
Cloelia
Meaning: Famous or of the Cloelius family
Origin: Latin
#398
Cloelius
Meaning: Famous or of the Cloelius family
Origin: Latin
#399
Cornelianus
Meaning: Of the Cornelius family
Origin: Latin
#400
Crispina
Meaning: Curly-haired
Origin: Latin
#401
Crispinus
Meaning: Curly-haired
Origin: Latin
#402
Cajsa
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Scandinavian
#403
Carsten
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: Scandinavian
#404
Cathrine
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Scandinavian
#405
Cecilie
Meaning: Blind
Origin: Scandinavian
#406
Charlotta
Meaning: Free woman
Origin: Scandinavian
#407
Christoffer
Meaning: Bearing Christ
Origin: Scandinavian
#408
Christer
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: Scandinavian
#409
Claes
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: Scandinavian
#410
Clas
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: Scandinavian
#411
Cailean
Meaning: Whelp or young dog
Origin: Scottish
#412
Cairistiona
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: Scottish
#413
Calum
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Scottish
#414
Coinneach
Meaning: Handsome, beautiful, or good
Origin: Scottish
#415
Colina
Meaning: Young creature or victory of the people
Origin: Scottish
#416
Calogero
Meaning: Beautiful elder
Origin: Italian
#417
Candida
Meaning: White, bright, or sincere
Origin: Italian
#418
Carlotta
Meaning: Free woman
Origin: Italian
#419
Carmela
Meaning: Garden or vineyard
Origin: Italian
#420
Caterina
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Italian
#421
Celestina
Meaning: Heavenly
Origin: Italian
#422
Cesare
Meaning: Hairy or imperial association
Origin: Italian
#423
Ciro
Meaning: Sun or lord
Origin: Italian
#424
Claudio
Meaning: Lame or enclosure
Origin: Italian
#425
Clelia
Meaning: Glory or famous
Origin: Italian
#426
Clemente
Meaning: Merciful or gentle
Origin: Italian
#427
Concetta
Meaning: Conception
Origin: Italian
#428
Costanza
Meaning: Constant or steadfast
Origin: Italian
#429
Cristiana
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: Italian
How To Use This C Baby Names List
Use the list above as a research set, then narrow it by sound, meaning, origin, and how the name pairs with the family name. The generator preset is useful for quick discovery, while this page is better for comparing a larger fixed set of C names.
Gender Mix
This page currently includes 193 girl names, 224 boy names, and 12 unisex names beginning with C.
For a tighter shortlist, compare baby girl names that start with C and baby boy names that start with C.
Sound And Flow
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C Name Snapshot
This snapshot is calculated from the names on this page, so it changes with the actual C shortlist rather than using generic baby-name advice.
Length Mix
Short names
49
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Cody, Cole, Cruz, Coby, Cian, Clay.
Medium names
268
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Charlie, Caleb, Carter, Chester, Charles, Cooper.
Long names
112
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Christopher, Christian, Charlotte, Clementine, Constance, Cataleya.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in N
82
Examples: Cillian, Cameron, Cian, Cassian, Christian, Cohen.
Ends in A
81
Examples: Clara, Cora, Cecilia, Cara, Cecelia, Cataleya.
Ends in E
69
Examples: Charlie, Cole, Chase, Cade, Cove, Cobie.
Ends in S
34
Examples: Charles, Cassius, Cyrus, Carys, Carlos, Curtis.
Popular C Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count C names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Girl names
View list- Charlotte rank #2 - 13,400 births
- Camila rank #19 - 6,591 births
- Chloe rank #23 - 6,203 births
- Clara rank #63 - 3,601 births
- Claire rank #68 - 3,487 births
Boy names
View list- Cooper rank #27 - 7,472 births
- Carter rank #45 - 6,024 births
- Charles rank #48 - 5,898 births
- Caleb rank #58 - 5,217 births
- Christopher rank #68 - 4,748 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
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Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: Charlie, Caleb, Carter, Cody, Chester, Charles, Cooper, Cole.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Charlie, Caleb, Cody, Chester, Charles, Cooper, Cole, Cillian.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Charlie, Carter, Cameron, Colby, Casey, Carson, Coby, Chase.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Callum, Caspian, Corey, Clay, Clayton, Colton, Cove, Chloe.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Caleb, Casper, Christopher, Cruz, Christian, Cohen, Caspar, Celeste.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Cassian, Cam Tu, Celestia, Colette, Cosette, Cressida, Calista, Clio.
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