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Names letter starts with C

Name Meaning Origins Gender
Caeneus Possibly 'new' or 'recent' (from Greek kainos); name of an invulnerable Thessalian hero Greek Boy
Callan diminutive of Cathal - 'little battle' (battle-mighty) Irish, Scottish Gaelic Boy
Capriah Likely 'from Capri' or 'goat' (from Latin capra); with '-iah' it may be interpreted as having a theophoric sense ('of Yahweh') in modern usages Girl
Carmin Associated with Mount Carmel ('garden' or 'vineyard'); alternatively connected to Latin carmen ('song') and to the red dye 'carmine'. Unisex
Cassidee Descendant of Caiside; often interpreted as 'clever' or 'curly‑haired'. Irish Unisex
Cayrne stone heap; stone marker or memorial Scottish Gaelic Unisex
Ceyx Uncertain - a mythological name (husband of Alcyone) associated with the sea and the halcyon/kingfisher legend. Greek Boy
Chandraraj King of the moon (moon-king) Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Charryssah Grace; favor, kindness English Girl
Cherilynah Beloved (from Cherie/Cheryl) combined with Lyn (lake) - roughly 'beloved lake' or 'darling of the lake'. English Girl
Choilleich of the woods / woodland Scottish Gaelic Boy
Chuki Diminutive/nickname meaning 'little one' (from Spanish) or associated with Charles meaning 'free man' (if derived from Chucky). Unisex
Claretah Diminutive of Clara - 'clear' or 'bright' Latin Girl
Clyantha renowned flower / famous blossom Girl
Connal From the Gaelic Conall, commonly interpreted as 'strong wolf' or 'high, mighty'. Irish Boy
Corun Uncertain; generally used as a short, strong-sounding name, possibly linked to 'choir' (Welsh) or a variant of Corin/Corwin Unisex
Cristeanah Follower of Christ; anointed Girl
Cynarah Possibly linked to Greek roots meaning 'from Kynthos' (Cynthia) or to kynara ('artichoke'); broadly moon- or plant-associated depending on root Girl
Caetano From Gaeta (a town in Italy) Portuguese Boy
Cassyope From Cassiopeia - a mythological queen (mother of Andromeda) associated with the constellation; exact literal meaning is uncertain. Greek Girl
Chandrahasini One whose smile is like the moon Sanskrit Girl
Chenais from the oak grove French Unisex
Chrissanna Combines 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed' (Christina) with 'grace' (Anna) English Girl
Colomban little dove (diminutive of 'dove') Irish Boy
Caenis Meaning uncertain; possibly derived from Greek 'kainos' meaning 'new' or 'recent' Greek Girl
Callea Beauty; likely associated with 'beautiful' or the calla lily English, Greek, Italian Girl
Caprice whim, sudden impulse or fancy French Girl
Carmina song; poem Latin Girl
Cassidey Descendant of Caiside; often interpreted as 'curly-haired' or 'clever'. Irish Unisex
Cayse From Irish Cathasaigh, meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'. Unisex
Cezary Derived from the Roman family name Caesar, possibly meaning "hairy" or "long-haired" (traditional etymology) Polish Boy
Chandrashekhar One who wears the moon on his crest; an epithet of Lord Shiva Indian, Sanskrit Boy
Charrysse grace, kindness Greek Girl
Cherilynee Combination of 'beloved' (Cheryl) and 'lake/waterfall' (Lynn) - roughly 'beloved lake' or 'darling by the water'. Girl
Cholena Likely 'torch' or 'light' (from Helen/Helena) Girl
Chukie Affectionate diminutive related to 'Chukwu' meaning 'God' - used for longer Igbo names meaning 'God is...' or 'There is God'. Igbo Boy
Clarete Clear, bright Girl
Clydai Likely derived from Welsh 'clyd' meaning 'cozy, sheltered, warm'. Welsh Girl
Connall From Old Irish con 'hound/wolf' + gal 'valor' - 'strong wolf' or 'valorous hound' Irish Boy
Corvin raven / of the raven Latin Boy
Cristeane follower of Christ (anointed one) Greek Girl
Cynbal Possibly 'cyn' = 'chief/royal/kin' + 'bal' = 'bold/strong' - roughly 'royal-bold' or 'leader-strong' (tentative) Boy
Cage Enclosure; originally a surname for someone who made or lived by a cage English Boy
Castelle From the castle; 'little castle' (diminutive) French Girl
Chandrahasu “smile of the moon” - one whose smile is like the moon Sanskrit Boy
Chenee Derived from chêne 'oak' - conveys strength, stability Girl
Chrissanne Combination of 'follower of Christ' and 'grace' - roughly 'gracious follower of Christ' or 'grace of Christ'. English Girl
Colombanus little dove / dove-like Irish Boy
Caerah Likely "beloved" or "friend" (from Cara/Kara); may also echo Irish "Ciara" meaning "dark-haired". Girl
Calleah Generally understood as 'beautiful' (from Greek kallos) or as a diminutive/modern elaboration of Callie/Caroline English Girl