Top Baby Girl Names That Start With C

If you’re looking for a name for your baby girl, focusing on a particular letter might be helpful. And if you like girl names that start with C, we have an entire list for you to choose from. Plus, there’s an array of names with different sounds, such as K (Candace), S (Celine), Ch (Chelsea), Sh (Charlotte), or even J (Cansu). So, whether you want to create a tradition or simply love C names for girls, you can find the perfect name for your little one.

Popular Girl Names That Start With C

According to recent statistics in Canada, these are the most popular girl names that start with C right now:

1. Charlotte. This female diminutive of the male name Charles was introduced in the seventeenth century. This girls’ name that starts with C has belonged to queens and female authors, like Charlotte Brontë. In Canada, the name began to rise in popularity in the 1990s before soaring to become the most popular girls’ name that starts with a C. You may also like the Italian or Spanish version of this name, Carlota or Carlotta, respectively.

2. Chloe. If you’re seeking an earthy girls’ name that starts with C, Chloe in ancient Greek means “green shoot,” referring to a plant sprouting leaves, a beautiful nature-inspired name. Chloe was also the epithet of the Greek goddess Demeter. The name can also be spelled without the letter H. This name may be perfect for your little sprout!

3. Charlie. You’re most likely to recognize this name as the boy’s nickname for Charles, but it’s often used as a diminutive for Charlotte (no.1 on this list). Variant spellings you might consider include Charlee, Charli, or Charleigh.

4. Clara. This female name that starts with C is the English form of the French girls’ name Claire. Its roots lie in the Latin name Clarus. In the nineteenth century, Clara was the more popular girls’ name, but since then Claire has overshadowed it.

5. Claire. This is the French form of Clara, which appears just before this name. Of Latin origin, this C name for girls means “clear,” “bright,” or “famous.” Another option is spelling it without the letter I.

6. Camille. This spelling of the C girls’ name is the French form of Camilla. In France, Camille is also used as a boys’ name.

7. Camilla. You saw Camille above, and it’s closely followed by Camilla. This female name that starts with C is Roman in origin and even appears in Virgil’s Aeneid, in which Camilla is a warrior maiden.

8. Callie. Considered a diminutive of Caroline, this girls’ name can stand on its own. Variant spellings include Cali or Caleigh.

9. Cecilia. This girls’ name has Latin roots and means “blind.” Although the meaning isn’t particularly interesting, this girls’ name that starts with a C became popular after a famous female saint. In England the spelling Cecily was more popular until Cecilia replaced it in the eighteenth century. Diminutive options include Celia, Cilla, and Cece.

10. Caroline. With Latin origins, this name beginning with C is the feminine form of Charles, which means “man” in German, but despite the meaning, Caroline is perfect for little ladies. Other variants of this name include Carolina, Carolyn, and simply Carol.

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Our Top Girl Names That Start With C

These female names beginning C didn’t make the top list of girl names in Canada, but we think they’re just as great. Check out a few of our top girl names, from classic to unique.

11. Catalina. This Spanish girls’ name is derived from the names Katherine and Catherine, which you’ll find later on this list. Catalina was also the name of a Spanish saint, the patron saint of the island of Mallorca. An island off the coast of Los Angeles is also named after her. You might consider this girls’ name starting with C if you have Spanish roots or are a native Californian.

12. Celeste. This Roman name is considered a unisex name, so you could use it for a boy or a girl; however, it’s more common as a girls’ name. It means “heavenly” or “of the sky.” It makes sense if you think of the English word celestial. Another option for your daughter could be the cute diminutive of Celestina or Celestine.

13. Collins. Although this is originally a surname, it has started to become a popular unisex first name. It stems from the Irish surname meaning “descendant of Coileán” or the name Nicholas, meaning “victory of the people.”

14. Camryn. This is a variant—and more popular—spelling of the name Cameron, another unisex name. It’s derived from a Scottish surname that means “crooked nose.” OK, so that isn’t the loveliest meaning, but the name itself sounds modern and cool. Your daughter’s nickname could be Cam.

15. Cassidy. This unisex name comes from an Irish surname that means “curly-haired.” Why not consider it for your curly-haired son or daughter? Diminutives include Cass or Cassie.

16. Carmen. In Latin, this name means “song.” The name may also have origins in the Hebrew name Carmel, which means “garden.” Both have beautiful meanings. And, if you’re a fan of music, you’ll love the fact that the name was featured in Georges Bizet’s French-language opera Carmen.

17. Celine. A French or English/German name, depending on if you spell it with or without an accent on the first E, Celine has Latin origins and means “heaven.” It’s another celestial name, but quite a popular one after French-Canadian singer Céline Dion.

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Beautiful Girl Names That Start With C

If you’re looking for a name as beautiful as your little lady, you might enjoy one of these girl names starting with C. Each one has melodic beauty that’s a pleasure to pronounce or a dreamy meaning.

18. Caitlin. Originally, this Irish girls’ name was spelled Cateline, which is also an Old French form of Catherine. Another variant of the name is Cathleen. A cute short form of the name could be Cait or Cate, depending on the spelling you choose.

19. Caitriona. This is yet another Irish form of Catherine. Variants include Caitria, Catrina, and Catriona.

20. Calista. It’s the feminine form of the male Roman name Callistus, which in Greek means “most beautiful.” What a perfect meaning for your beautiful baby girl!

21. Caprina. This female name that starts with a C is a new and unique name formed from the name of the Italian island of Capri. It’s a good choice whether you’ve been to the island and would like to name your daughter after it, or you just like the sound of the name.

22. Carlene. Could you guess that this is the female form of the male name Carl? The male name Charles originated as the German name Karl, meaning “man.” So, then Carlene must mean “woman!” Variant spellings include Carlyn, Carlin, and Carline.

23. Caryn. This is the C version of the more common girls’ name Karen, which is the Danish form of Katherine.

24. Chantal. This beautiful name comes from a French surname that means “stony.” However, the first half of the name (chant) means “song” in French, making this a good choice for a musical family.

25. Ciara. This girls’ name could be a variant of Sierra (referring to the mountain range) or could be derived from the Irish male name Ciar, which means “black.” The English version is pronounced with SEE at the beginning, while the Irish version is pronounced KEE. So, this gives you two different options when it comes to the meaning you prefer.

Unique Girl Names That Start With C

If you’re looking for a name that stands out from the crowd, why not choose a unique name for your baby girl? Here are some C names for girls that offer something a little different:

26. Cadence. If you want something unique and modern, choose this name that’s only been in use since the twentieth century. It means “rhythm” or “flow” and is often used in musical terminology. It’s perfect if you love music and would like to impart that to your daughter.

27. Caetana. This Portuguese girls’ name starting with C comes from the Latin male name Caietanus, which means “someone from Caeta” (present-day Gaeta in Italy). In Spanish, the name is spelled Cayetana. Choose either spelling for a unique-sounding name.

28. Cansu. This Turkish girls’ name is pronounced jan-SOO. Can means “soul” or “life” and su means “water,” making Cansu an earthy girls’ name that starts with C. It’s a unique name with a unique sound that will surely set your daughter apart.

29. Cattleya. If you’re a lover of orchids you may recognize another of our earthy girl names that starts with C, which is a variety of orchids, available with purple, pink, or white flowers. It was named after horticulturist William Cattley. What a unique name with a beautiful image of tropical flowers to go with it.

30. Cennet. Here’s another unique and earthy girls’ name that starts with C, meaning “paradise” or “garden.” It’s derived from Arabic. Choose this name if you’d like to be reminded of that imagery every day with your daughter—even when she’s acting up!

31. Cerise. Meaning “cherry” in French, this pretty and unique girls’ name that starts with the letter C is pronounced SU-REEZ.

32. Charmaine. It’s not known what the actual meaning of this name is, but it may be derived from the Greek name Charmion, which means “delight.” Despite its mixed history, this name has a very dignified ring to it.

33. Chelsea. Known as a district in London as well as New York City, Chelsea became a popular girls’ name in the 1970s. Probably the most famous bearer of the name is Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former U.S. president Bill Clinton. Variant spellings of the name include Chelsey and Chelsie.

34. Cheyenne. Derived from the Dakota Native American language, this gender-neutral name may mean “red speakers” and is the name of another group of Native Americans. This name is also the capital city of the state of Wyoming. It’s a unique and beautiful name choice for your daughter especially if you have Native American heritage!

35. Chihiro. In Japanese, this name is considered unisex. Chi means “thousand and hiro means “fathom” or “arm span.” It’s a beautiful-sounding name and it captures the imagery of embracing. If you like this, check out our list of Japanese girl names.

36. Cleopatra. This infamous Greek name means “glory of the father.” Many queens of Egypt bore this name, including the most famous Cleopatra VII. Despite the tragic story, Cleopatra is a beautiful name and can be shortened to Cleo.

37. Concordia. Meaning “harmony” in Latin, this name was also the name of a Roman goddess of peace and harmony. Use this unique girls’ name that starts with C for your daughter, who’ll add lots of harmony to your life.

38. Crystal. In English, this word refers to something clear and colourless like glass, hence the oft-used term “crystal clear.” Of Greek origin, the name means “ice.” One of the most famous bearers of the name is the fictional character Crystal Jennings Carrington from the TV series Dynasty. Variant spellings include Christal and Chrystal.

39. Cyrielle. This French girls’ name that starts with a C is the female form of the male name Cyril, which in Greek means “lord”—a reference to God or Jesus. We’d like to think then that the female form would be “lordess;” however, that’s not a word!

Rare Female Names That Start With C

If you feel like all the best names are taken and you’re looking for something a little less common, we’ll help you find some name ideas that you won’t encounter every day on the playground. Keep reading for some rare girl names from the past, uniquely spelled names, and some modern ones that you may never have heard of—all starting with C, of course!

40. Caelie. The rarer spelling of the girls’ name Kaylee came about after the names Kay and Lee were combined. Caileigh is another unique spelling of this girls’ name that also starts with C.

41. Calliope. Spelled Kalliope in Greek, this is the name of one of the nine Muses, the goddess of epic poetry and eloquence. This Greek girls’ name means “beautiful voice.” A lovely name for a family of orators or singers!

42. Calypso. This was the name of a Greek nymph who trapped Odysseus for seven years. The name means “to cover” or “to conceal.” The name may also refer to a type of music found in the Caribbean. Choose this name whether you’re a fan of Greek mythology or have Caribbean heritage you’d like to honour.

43. Cambria. If you have Welsh heritage, you may be drawn to this name, which is the name for Wales in Latin. In the Welsh language, it would be Cymru, derived from the word cymry, which means “the people.” This womens’ name that starts with a C is rare and ancient and yet sounds modern.

44. Campbell. This unisex name comes from a Scottish surname that means “crooked mouth” in Gaelic. Despite its unfortunate meaning, this unique name may be an appealing choice, especially if you’re looking for a gender-neutral name.

45. Carey. You may think of this unisex name as a variant spelling of Kerry, but it actually derives from the Irish surname Ó Ciardha, which means “black.”

46. Carson. This unisex name is of Scottish origin, but its meaning is unknown. Still, if you’re looking for a unique girls’ name that starts with a C, you might like the modern sound of Carson.

47. Chanelle. This is the variant spelling of the French surname Chanel, which means “channel” and refers to a person who lives near a channel of water. As a given name it’s been in use since the 1970s, popularized by the French fashion icon Coco Chanel.

48. Charity. This rare and unique name derives from the Latin word caritas and means “generous love,” “dear,” and “beloved.” As an English name it was commonly used by the Puritans.

49. Chastity. Meaning “pure,” this name rose to popularity in the 1970s with the birth of Sonny Bono and Cher’s daughter.

50. Cherish. This girls’ name that starts with a C means “to treasure,” the perfect meaning for a little girl you’ll treasure!

51. Christiane. You might consider this the French and German form of Christina since it’s also derived from the male name Christian. However, it’s not that commonly used in English-speaking countries. In French it’s pronounced KREES-TYAN, and in German, kris-TYA-nə.

52. Cosima. This Italian girls’ name is the feminine form of the name Cosimo, derived from the Greek word kosmas, meaning “order” or “decency.”

53. Cybill. This rare spelling of the name Sibyl refers to the ancient Greek prophetesses. Even Christians believed that the sibyls had divine knowledge. The name fell out of favour until it was revived in the nineteenth century. A famous actress with the name is Cybill Shepherd.

54. Cymone. This is the rarer spelling of the name Simone, which—you may have guessed—is the female version of the male name Simon. The names mean “he (or she) has heard” in Hebrew.

Cute Girl Names That Start With C

If you’re searching for a short and sweet girls’ name starting with the letter C, here are some options:

55. Chita. This cute Spanish girls’ name is the shortened version of Conchita and Concha, both of which are diminutives for Concepción. A famous bearer of the name is actress, singer, and dancer Chita Rivera.

56. Chrissy. Girls’ names Christine or Christina often use Chrissy as a nickname, but it works just as well on its own as a cute girls’ name that starts with C.

57. Cindy. Women with the name of Cynthia or Lucinda often use Cindy as a nickname, but it’s the type of name that can stand on its own. Cindy’s popularity peaked in the late 1950s, but there’s no reason why it can’t make a comeback.

58. Codie. This is the feminine form of the male name Cody, which comes from an Irish surname derived from the name Cuidightheach, which means “helpful.”

59. Cora. This C name for girls’ is derived from the ancient Greek name Kore, which means “maiden.” Kore was an epithet for the goddess Persephone. You might like Cora for your daughter if you’re looking for a name with origins in Greek mythology.

60. Coral. Just as you would assume, this name comes from the coral you’d find at the bottom of the ocean. If you’d like to be reminded of your travels to tropical destinations with coral reefs, you might like this name for your daughter.

61. Corie. This is a diminutive of the names Corinna, Cora, and Cornelia. It can also be spelled Corrie or Cori. Corie would make a very cute twin name pairing with Dorie.

62. Cosette. In French, this girls’ name means “little thing”—what an adorable meaning. The name also appears in Victor Hugo’s novel Les Misérables.

63. Cheryl. This girls’ name starting with C came about in the twentieth century, likely combining the names Cherie and Beryl. In French, chérie is a term of endearment, meaning “darling.”

Old-Fashioned Girl Names That Start With C

Choosing a name for your baby girl can be a difficult decision. However, honouring the past is always a great option. Whether you’re fond of old-fashioned girl names or you want to pay tribute to a beloved relative or a famous historical figure, any of these names would be a good choice. Here are some vintage suggestions for girl names that start with C:

64. Candace. This C name for girls comes from the Cushitic language and means “queen mother.” It famously appears in the New Testament, where it’s mentioned as a title for the queens of Ethiopia. The name was very common with Puritans, and its popularity continued into the twentieth century. A cute nickname for your baby girl could be Candi or Candy.

65. Carla. Though the name is most popular in the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish languages, you’ll also find this name in German, Dutch, and English. It’s the feminine form of the male name Carl, Carlo, or Carlos.

66. Carmela. Here is the Italian and Spanish form of the name Carmel, which means “garden” in Hebrew. It’s also the name of a mountain mentioned in the Old Testament. Why not choose this beautiful, old-fashioned girls’ name that starts with C.

67. Cassandra. In Greek this girls’ name starting with C means “to excel” or “to shine.” In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess. The name became popular in the Middle Ages, then fell out of favour until it was revived in the twentieth century. With its lovely meaning, it would be the perfect name for your little girl.

68. Catherine. This variant spelling of Katherine comes from the Greek and means “each of the two.” It’s sometimes been associated with the Greek word for pure. Saints, queens, and empresses have borne this name. Why not add your daughter to this esteemed list?

69. Christina. This name that starts with C is the female version of the male name Christian. A seventeenth-century Swedish queen by this name abdicated in order to become Catholic. The name can be spelled Cristina, Christine, or Christa.

70. Claribel. This old-fashioned female name beginning with C was created by combining the name Clara with the suffix bel. Three authors (Edmund Spenser, William Shakespeare, and Alfred, Lord Tennyson) used this made-up name in their works. It’s not a bad made-up name at all!

71. Clarissa. This name is used in English, French, and Italian. It’s derived from the Latin name Clarice, which is related to Clara, also on this list. In French it’s spelled Clarisse, and in Spanish, Clarisa.

72. Claudia. This C girls’ name is popular in many languages, but its origins lie in the Latin male name Claudius, which means “lame” or “crippled.” Many Roman emperors and even saints bore this name.

73. Clotilde. This old-fashioned French girls’ name is Germanic in origin and means “fame” and “battle.” It can also be spelled Clothilde.

74. Colleen. From the Irish word cailín, the name simply means “girl.” It’s not frequently used in Ireland but has been very common in the United States since the twentieth century.

75. Constance. This old-fashioned English girls’ name comes from the Latin name Constans, which unsurprisingly means “constant” or “steadfast.” A cute nickname for your daughter can be Connie.

76. Cordelia. This womans’ name that starts with C appeared in the twelfth-century chronicles of Geoffrey of Monmouth and later appeared in Edmund Spenser’s poem The Faerie Queene as well as Shakespeare’s King Lear. Literary lovers will appreciate this choice of name.

77. Corinne. This is the French form of the name Corinna, which is Greek in origin and means “maiden,” sharing the history with the name Cora on this list.

78. Cynthia. Originally a Greek name, it meant “woman from Kynthos,” which is an island in Greece. The name was also an epithet for the goddess of the moon, Artemis.

The Bottom Line

We hope you have found the perfect name from this list of girls’ names that start with C. For more inspiration, check out more of our alphabet names with girl names that start with the letter A, girl names that start with B, or girl names inspired by flowers, plus lots more!

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