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Names letter starts with C

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Cornelya From the Roman family name Cornelius, derived from Latin cornu 'horn'; often interpreted as 'horn' or 'strong/steadfast' Latin Girl
Creswel dweller by the spring or stream where watercress grows English Unisex
Cuthbert famous, bright English Boy
Carolene Feminine form of Charles; 'free person' (often rendered as 'free woman') English Girl
Chalonda A modern invented name, likely a variant of Shalonda/LaShonda; generally considered a coinage without a single traditional meaning. Girl
Chayenne Name of a Native American people; often interpreted as "people of a different language" (approx.) Unisex
Chitrangad Beautiful-limbed; adorned with beauty (from chitra 'beautiful/variegated' + angad/angada 'ornament/limb') Sanskrit Boy
Cleophee "glory of the father" (from Greek kleos 'glory' + pater 'father') Greek Girl
Cyanea dark blue; azure Greek Girl
Cadwalader battle leader (from cad 'battle' + waladr 'leader/ruler') Welsh Boy
Calder From the cold or rocky stream English, Scottish Boy
Candrea Likely 'bright/pure and brave' (a compound sense from 'cand-' = bright/pure + 'Andrea' = brave). Girl
Carlystah A modern blended name combining Carly (from Carl/Carla - 'free man/free woman') with 'star' - roughly 'free star' or 'star-like free spirit'. English Girl
Casandera Derived from Cassandra, associated with the Trojan prophetess; commonly given as "she who entangles men" or interpreted as "shining upon man" Greek, Latin Girl
Caximier Probably derived from Casimir: 'proclaimer/worker of peace' (if from Casimir). If influenced by Xavier, secondary connotation related to 'new house'. Boy
Cereliah Likely associated with Ceres - harvest, fertility; a modern name evoking growth and abundance English Girl
Chana Grace; favor Hebrew Girl
Charlett Feminine form of Charles - derived from 'Karl', meaning 'free man' or 'free person'. French Girl
Chelsia 'chalk landing place' - a landing/wharf on chalky ground English Girl
Chiram My brother is exalted / exalted brother Hebrew Boy
Chrystamas Related to Christmas - literally 'Christ's Mass'; often used for someone born on or associated with the Christmas season. English Unisex
Claes victory of the people Dutch, Swedish Boy
Clif Short form of Clifford/Clifton - 'cliff' or 'ford by a cliff'. English Boy
Colwynn Likely 'fair' or 'blessed' - related to Welsh element gwyn meaning 'white, fair, blessed'. Welsh Boy
Corney Originally a diminutive of Cornelius meaning "horn" (Latin); also appears as an English surname/place name possibly linked to 'corn' or a locality. English, Latin, Slavic Boy
Creswell dweller at the spring/stream where watercress grows English Boy
Cuthberte famous-bright (known and bright) English Boy
Carolin free woman (from the Germanic root meaning 'free man') Germanic Girl
Chalya Meaning not widely attested or consistent; likely varies by language and local usage Unisex
Chaylen A modern invented name; meanings vary by source. As a variant of Gaelic Caolán it can be associated with 'slender' or 'narrow'; if linked to Caitlin/Katelyn roots it may be tied to 'pure'. English Unisex
Chitrangadha One with a beautiful/variegated body; beautiful-bodied, of charming form Sanskrit Girl
Cleora glory, famous Greek Girl
Cyann Blue; cyan (blue–green color) English Girl
Cadwaladyr battle leader Welsh Boy
Caldona likely 'warm' or 'of/from the Cald- family/place' Girl
Candria Likely 'bright, clear' or 'radiant' (related to candidus) Girl
Carma Depending on origin: 'action, fate' (from Sanskrit karma) or 'song/poem' (from Latin carmen via Carmen) Girl
Casandra Associated with the Trojan prophetess Cassandra; often rendered as "prophetess" or loosely interpreted as "she who entangles men" or "she who shines upon men". Greek Girl
Caximir From Slavic elements 'kaz-' (debated: to proclaim or to spoil) + 'mir' (peace/world); commonly interpreted as 'proclaimer/guardian of peace'. Boy
Cerelisa Probable blended meaning from 'beloved' (Ceri/Cera) + 'God is my oath' (Elisa) - 'beloved oath' or 'beloved pledged to God'. Girl
Chanach grace, favor Hebrew Girl
Charletta Feminine form of Charles - "free man" (often interpreted as "free woman" in feminine use) Girl
Chelub Likely derived from Caleb - commonly interpreted as 'dog' or, figuratively, 'whole/faithful'. Hebrew Boy
Chiranjeev Immortal; long‑lived; one who lives forever. Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Chrystar A modern coinage likely meaning 'Christian star' or 'shining star' - blend of Christ/Chris + star English Girl
Claeton clay town / settlement on clay English Boy
Cliffe dweller by a cliff or steep slope English Boy
Colwynne Likely from Welsh elements coll (hazel) + gwyn (fair/white/blessed): "fair/white hazel" or "fair hazel/wood". Welsh Boy
Cornwalis From Cornwall; originally indicated a person from the county of Cornwall (Cornish) English Boy
Cresyda Golden, golden-haired Greek Girl