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Names letter starts with C

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Coretah Little maiden (diminutive of Cora/Kore) English, Greek, Italian Girl
Crawell Well or spring frequented by crows; 'crow's well' English Boy
Culleah Uncertain - no established historic meaning; likely a modern coinage. May be inspired by Irish cuileann (holly) or by meanings associated with similar names English, Gaelic Girl
Carilin Free woman (derived from Karl, meaning 'free man') English Girl
Cezar From Latin 'Caesar' - of uncertain meaning (possibly 'long-haired' or 'hairy'); later associated with 'emperor'. Latin Boy
Charul Beautiful; attractive; lovely Indian, Sanskrit Girl
Chinggis A historic title meaning roughly 'universal ruler'; sometimes linked to a word meaning 'ocean' or 'sea'. Mongolian Boy
Citlalli star Nahuatl Girl
Cristina follower of Christ / Christian Latin Girl
Cacanisius Unknown - meaning is uncertain; possibly a Latinized form with no well-attested translation Latin Boy
Caitlinn pure Irish (Gaelic) Girl
Camiren Modern variant of Cameron - derived from Gaelic 'cam' meaning 'crooked' (traditionally interpreted as 'crooked nose'); used today as a given name without strict original sense English Unisex
Carlindah free + beautiful (a free and beautiful woman) Girl
Carsan Derived from Carson; possibly 'son of Carr' or originally a habitational/marsh-related surname - exact meaning is uncertain English, Irish Boy
Catreene Derived from Greek Aikaterine, meaning "pure" Greek Girl
Cellah Most likely 'pause, reflect' (from Hebrew Selah); alternatively 'heavenly' (from Latin Celia) Girl
Challyse Possibly 'chalice' (sacred cup) or, if blended with Charisse/Elise, connoting 'grace'/'beloved'. Girl
Charen Likely derives from Charles ('free man') or Charmaine ('charming'); generally interpreted as 'free' or 'charming' English Girl
Chayme life Hebrew Boy
Chikah Igbo: 'God is supreme' or 'God is greater' (from Chi 'God' + ka 'greater'). Japanese: meaning varies by kanji (examples: 'near', 'thousand', 'wisdom'). Igbo Unisex
Christophoro Bearer of Christ Greek Boy
Cira Varies by origin - commonly 'dark-haired' (from Irish Ciara) or 'lady/mistress' (from Greek Kyra) Italian Girl
Cleavlan Probably 'cliff land' or 'land by the cliffs' if derived from Cleveland; otherwise an invented name without an established historical meaning Boy
Colley 'Coal' or 'dark-haired' / 'little Cole' (diminutive) English Boy
Corettah Little Cora - 'maiden'. Girl
Crayge rock Scottish Boy
Cullee Derived from surnames/diminutives tied to Gaelic roots (Ó Cuileáin); often interpreted as 'descendant of Cuileán' with folk meanings like 'little hound' or associations with 'holly' - interpretations vary English, Irish Boy
Carilisa A modern compound meaning roughly 'beloved' (Cari/Cara) + 'God is my oath' (Lisa/Elizabeth). English, Spanish Girl
Cezarino Little Caesar; derived from Caesar (historically associated with 'hairy' or a title/person named Caesar). Latin Boy
Charulatam Beautiful creeper (from 'charu' = beautiful + 'lata' = creeper/vine) Indian, Sanskrit Girl
Chingiz Associated with 'universal/supreme ruler' (original meaning uncertain; variously interpreted as 'oceanic', 'wide', or 'strong') Mongolian Boy
Citra image, picture; bright, splendid Sanskrit Girl
Cristofano Christ-bearer Italian Boy
Cace Modern invented spelling - often treated as a form of Chase ("hunter") or Casey ("vigilant, watchful") English Unisex
Caitlyn pure Irish Girl
Camiron crooked nose Scottish Unisex
Carline From Charles/Karl - 'free man' or 'free person' (used as a feminine name) Girl
Carse low-lying fertile river-meadow Unisex
Catrena Pure Girl
Cellia Heavenly (from Latin caelum); also sometimes linked to Cecilia ('blind') French, Italian, Latin, Spanish Girl
Chalmar Probably 'chamberlain' or 'steward' - an attendant or keeper of a noble household. English Boy
Charice grace, kindness Greek Girl
Chayn Grace; favor (or 'God is gracious' when linked to Seán/Shane) English, Hebrew, Irish Unisex
Chike God's power/strength Igbo Boy
Christophorus bearer of Christ (Christ-bearer) Greek Boy
Cirano Uncertain - often associated with meanings tied to Cyrus ('sun'/'throne') or to Greek roots meaning 'lord'; also carries literary connotations of pride and eloquence from Cyrano de Bergerac Italian, Spanish Boy
Cleavon From the cliff; someone from Cleveland or cliff-side land English Boy
Colli Variant/diminutive of Colin - "young pup" or "little one"; as an Italian surname, from colle/colli meaning "hills". English, Irish, Italian, Scottish Boy
Corette Diminutive of Cora/Corinne - 'maiden' (little maiden) French Girl
Crayne Derived from 'crane' - the tall, graceful bird; connotes grace, vigilance, and longevity. English, Irish Unisex