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Names letter starts with C

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Candea White, pure; alternatively related to 'candle' or 'light' - bright, shining Girl
Carly Diminutive of Caroline/Carla, meaning 'free man'/'free woman' (from Karl) English Girl
Carymyn Modern invented name; meaning varies by source components - possibly related to 'Cary' (stream/pleasant or 'dear') or 'Carmen' ('song'), so broadly interpretable as 'beloved/pleasant' or 'song' depending on interpretation. Girl
Caville Surname used as a given name; possibly 'from the town' or a place-name origin - meaning not firmly established Unisex
Cepito Probably "little cep/cepo" - a diminutive sense meaning "little stem/stock" or "little stump" (interpretation uncertain) Spanish Boy
Chamelei Jasmine (the flower) Hindi, Urdu Girl
Charleane Feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'free person'. English Girl
Chelinde Likely 'beautiful' or 'soft/tender' - a modern blend invoking 'linda' or 'linde' Girl
Chinua God answers / God hears Igbo Boy
Chryssi golden Greek Girl
Claara clear, bright, famous Latin Girl
Cletah 'called' or 'renowned/famous' Greek Girl
Columbinah little dove Latin Girl
Cormic Charioteer; 'son of the chariot' Irish Boy
Crestianah Derived from 'crest' + feminine suffix: 'of the crest' or 'one at the peak/eminence' Roman Girl
Curtice courtly; courteous, polite English Boy
Carmel Vineyard; garden (name of Mount Carmel) Hebrew Girl
Chakiya Unknown; if derived from Arabic Shakiyah/Shakia it may be linked to the root sh-k-r meaning 'thankful/grateful'; otherwise meaning is unclear Girl
Chavonae Likely "God is gracious" (by association with Siobhán/Shavonne) English Girl
Chirrelle Beloved, dear English, French Girl
Cleia glory, fame Greek Girl
Curley Nickname meaning 'curly-haired' and also an anglicized Irish family name English Boy
Cadey A diminutive or variant form often linked to Cadence ('rhythm, flow'); also used as a short form of Cade/Kade English, Scottish Unisex
Calanthah beautiful flower Greek Girl
Candee Diminutive of Candace/Candice: 'white, bright, sincere' and linked to the Ethiopian royal title meaning 'queen mother'. English Girl
Carlya feminine form related to 'Karl' - 'free' (i.e., 'free woman') Girl
Caryn Pure Girl
Cavillor Surname-derived; likely 'dweller by a cave' or 'from the Cavill family' English Boy
Cera Possibly 'dark' (from Irish); less commonly associated with 'wax' (Latin). Irish Girl
Chameley jasmine (the flower) Hindi, Sanskrit Girl
Charlee Free person Unisex
Chelle Derived from Michelle/Michael, meaning "Who is like God?" Girl
Chinue From Igbo 'Chi' (God) + 'nwe' (owns) - commonly interpreted as 'God owns' or 'God's own'. Igbo Unisex
Chryssie Diminutive of Christina - 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed one' Greek Girl
Claarah Clear, bright; renowned or famous Latin Girl
Cletus Called; invoked Greek Boy
Columbine dove; name of the columbine flower Latin Girl
Cormich Likely from Old Irish elements meaning 'charioteer' or 'son of the chariot'; sometimes associated with 'raven'. Gaelic, Irish Boy
Crestiane Possibly "one at the crest" (peak) or a modern feminine form related to Christiane meaning "follower of Christ"; overall suggests nobility/height or Christian association. Girl
Curtis courteous, polite, well-mannered English, French Boy
Carmelene From Mount Carmel; 'vineyard' or 'garden' Hebrew Girl
Chakotay No widely attested real-world meaning; a name created for the Star Trek character and commonly described as Native American–inspired Boy
Chavva life; living Hebrew Girl
Chisa Varies by kanji; commonly 'thousand + silk/sand' (e.g., 千紗/千沙) or 'wisdom + sand' (智沙). Conveys gentleness, smallness or wisdom. Japanese Girl
Clelia Associated with the Roman heroine Cloelia; often interpreted as 'renowned' or 'famous' and linked with bravery. Latin Girl
Curly Having curly hair; a curly-haired person English Unisex
Cadhla beautiful, comely, graceful Irish Girl
Calanthe beautiful flower Greek Girl
Candia White, pure; bright, sincere Latin Girl
Carlyah Modern variant of Carly/Carla - 'free (person)' / 'free woman' (from Germanic karl 'free man') English Girl