Dog Names That Start With C
- Connery
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"warrior-lord"Description:
This appealing name of a mythical king of Tara whose reign brough prosperity to his kingdom is strongly associated with actor Sean. The Irish form is Conaire.
- Connolly
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"fierce as a hound"Description:
Connolly, an alternate spelling of Connelly, could make a livelier and less common substitute for Connor.
- Constant
Origin:
French from LatinMeaning:
"steadfast"Description:
A traditional French male name that could, with American pronunciation, become an admirable word name.
- Cookie
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"cookie"Description:
Cookie is most often used as a dog name, and it should stay that way.
- Copeland
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"bought land"Description:
Up-and-coming surname name that may evoke thoughts of ballet dancer Misty Copeland or one of the many towns called Copeland.
- Copper
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"a reddish brown mineral"Description:
More unique than Cooper, and a favorite among pet parents. Copper was the loveable bloodhound from Disney's Fox and the Hound. Keep in mind that Copper is also slang for a policeman.
- Corazon
Origin:
Spanish word nameMeaning:
"heart"Description:
With word names increasingly acceptable or even desirable, this Spanish word for heart, brought to the fore by Philippine president Corazon Aquino, may find more takers.
- Corcoran
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"ruddy-faced"Description:
Corky was a sitcom moniker of the fifties, Corcoran a better fit for these times.
- Cord
Origin:
Diminutive of CordellMeaning:
"maker or seller of rope or cord"Description:
This is the kind of strong one-syllable boy's name many parents are seeking these days. The more musical Chord was introduced by hot young actor Chord Overstreet.
- Cordi
Description:
Cordi is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of Cordelia or Cordula. Cordelia has Celtic roots meaning 'daughter of the sea' or Latin origins meaning 'heart,' while Cordula comes from Latin, meaning 'heart' or 'little heart.' This short, sweet name carries warmth and affection in its very meaning and sound. Cordi has remained relatively uncommon as a standalone name, giving it a distinctive quality. Its brevity makes it modern and accessible, while its connection to longer traditional names provides historical depth. The name has a friendly, approachable quality that balances femininity with simplicity. Cordi might appeal to parents seeking a nickname-style given name that combines vintage charm with contemporary brevity, offering a name that feels both familiar and fresh.
- Coriander
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"bed bug"Description:
This herb is also known as cilantro. It's meaning, "bed bug" is on account of its smell, characterized by the ancient Greeks as bed bug-like.
- Coriander
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"bed bug"Description:
This herb is also known as cilantro. It's meaning, "bed bug" is on account of its smell, characterized by the ancient Greeks as bed bug-like.
- Corin
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"spear"Description:
Corin was used by Shakespeare in As You Like It, an unusual name that could make a more distinctive alternative to Corey or Colin. It is a name used in the illustrious Redgrave family of actors.
- Corisande
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"chorus-singer"Description:
Corisande is a very unusual, haunting choice, with the aura of medieval romance--it is found in early Spanish romantic tales, arriving in the English-speaking world in the nineteenth century.
- Cork
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"swamp, marsh"Description:
Buoyant but lightweight.
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