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Names letter starts with C

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Caedmar likely "battle-famous" or "famous warrior" English, Welsh Boy
Cassiope Name of a Greek mythological queen; associated with beauty and pride. Greek Girl
Chandra Nath Das Chandra (moon) + Nath (lord) - 'Lord of the Moon' / 'Moon Lord' (also can imply 'devotee of the moon deity') Sanskrit Boy
Chen Jiao Depends on the Chinese character for 'Jiao'. Common meanings include 'delicate/charming' (娇), 'bright/clear' (皎), 'handsome/good' (佼), 'to teach' (教), or other senses; the full name's meaning is determined by the specific character used for Jiao. Chinese Girl
Chrisann Blend of 'Chris' (follower of Christ) and 'Ann' (grace) - roughly 'gracious follower of Christ' or 'Christ's grace'. English Girl
coleton Town or settlement associated with coal; 'Cole's town' (coal town). English Boy
Caelyn From Gaelic Caolán, meaning 'slender' or 'narrow'; used as a feminine form/variant of Caelan Gaelic Girl
Calisto Most beautiful; the fairest Greek Girl
Cappi Pet form/diminutive; depending on root, associated with 'from Capri' (the island) or 'caprice' meaning 'whim' Italian Unisex
Carmill From Hebrew Karmel - 'vineyard' or 'garden' (often interpreted as 'garden of God') Italian, Spanish Girl
Cassara Uncertain - probably related to Cassandra (associated with a prophetess) or Cassia ('cinnamon'). Girl
Caymile Inspired by Camille - 'young attendant at a religious ceremony' / 'attendant, helper' Unisex
Ceynlis Probably related to 'holly' or 'born of holly' - a modern invented name with botanical connotations Girl
Chandrakin From Sanskrit 'Chandra' (moon) with suffix '-kin' - generally 'related to the moon' or 'little moon'. Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Charro Traditional Mexican horseman; cowboy; skilled rider in Mexican rodeo culture Spanish Boy
Cherilina Beloved little one / dear little one English Girl
Chmuel God has heard / heard by God Hebrew Boy
Chucki Diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'man'; essentially 'little Chuck'. English Boy
Claresta Clear, bright Girl
Clunie From Gaelic 'cluain', meaning 'meadow' or 'pasture' (place name). Scottish Unisex
Conleth From Old Irish elements with con meaning 'hound' (or 'warrior'); the exact second element is uncertain - commonly interpreted broadly as 'hound/valiant hound'. Associated with the early Irish saint Conleth. Irish Boy
Cortneia Derived from the place name Courtenay; historically a surname. Folk etymology sometimes cites 'short nose.' English Girl
Cristaline Crystal-clear; pure; like a crystal French, Greek Girl
Cymreiges Welshwoman; of Wales Welsh Girl
Cædmon Etymology uncertain - likely from an Old English personal element 'Cæd' of unknown meaning. English Boy
Cassiopea Name of a mythological Greek queen, traditionally interpreted as 'she whose words excel' (often associated with eloquence or vanity). Greek Girl
Chandra Nath Mukherjee Chandra = moon; Nath = lord/master; Mukherjee = anglicized form of Mukhopadhyay, a Bengali Brahmin surname meaning 'principal teacher' or 'chief priest'. Overall: 'Moon-lord of the Mukherjee family.' Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Chen Jie Surname Chen (historic state/family name). Given name Jie can mean 'outstanding/hero' (杰), 'pure/clean' (洁), 'victorious/quick' (捷), etc., depending on the character used. Chinese Unisex
Chrisanta golden flower Greek Girl
Coley Diminutive of Cole meaning 'coal' - 'little one' or 'dark-haired' English Boy
Caelyna Generally interpreted as 'heavenly' or a modern melodic variant; sometimes associated with 'slender' or the flower 'viburnum' (Kalina) English, Gaelic, Irish Girl
Calix Chalice, cup (from Latin 'calix'); sometimes associated with 'most beautiful' via Callistus Latin Boy
Cappie A pet form or diminutive of names starting with "Cap-"; playful nickname sometimes associated with "cap" (head) or leadership when linked to "captain" English Unisex
Carmille Probable meaning: 'attendant at a religious service' (from Latin camillus); alternatively associated with 'song' if influenced by Carmen. Girl
Cassendera Variant of Cassandra, linked to the mythological prophetess; often associated with meanings like 'she who entangles men' or a prophetic woman whose warnings are unheeded. Greek Girl
Cayn Acquired; possessor Hebrew Boy
Ceynlys Probably 'holly + lily' - evoking evergreen/beauty or purity and resilience. Girl
Chandrakishore Chandra (moon) + Kishore (youth) - 'young/young man of the moon' or 'moonlike youth' Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Charrys Likely associated with "grace" (if from Charis) or "free man" (if linked to Charles). Unisex
Cherilinah Beloved little one / dear and cherished Girl
Chochmo wise one; wisdom Hebrew Boy
Chucky diminutive of Charles; 'free man' English Boy
Clarestah Clear, bright; famous Latin Girl
Clunies From the Gaelic 'cluain' meaning 'meadow' or 'pasture' (originally a place/surname) Scottish Unisex
Conley Descendant of Conghal; 'valorous hound' or 'hound of valor' Irish Boy
Cortney From the place-name Courtenay; often interpreted as 'short nose' (from Old French courte nez) or broadly 'of Courtenay/family of Courtenay' English Unisex
Cristalle crystal; clear, ice; precious stone English, French Girl
Cymry the Welsh (the Welsh people); 'Welsh' Welsh Boy
caedy Modern invented name; often treated as a diminutive of Katherine ('pure') or a variant of Cady, so meanings cited include 'pure' or associations with 'rhythm' (from Cadence). English Girl
cassieopia A myth-inspired name meaning 'like Cassiopeia' - evoking the mythic queen and constellation (beauty, fame) Girl