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Girl Dog Names That Start With C

  1. Cypress

    • Origin:

      Botanical name

    • Description:

      Lovely entry into the tree name genre, joining Juniper, Maple, and Willow. Nearly 200 babies were named Cypress in the US last year, about 40 percent of them female.
  2. Connelly

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "love, friendship"

    • Description:

      Connelly is a rollicking and rare example of the popular surname genre that may work even better for girls. A huge update on Colleen.
  3. Citron

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "lemon"

    • Description:

      A Gallic twist on a word or nature name, which has a nice lemony feel.
  4. Crisanta

    • Origin:

      Spanish from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "golden flower, chrysanthemum"

    • Description:

      Crisanta, while not related to Christine, would make a pretty and highly unusual alternative to that tried-and-true name. Because of its relationship to the chrysanthemum, the flower of the month of November, it's one of the recommended names for Scorpio babies as well as names for November babies. Crisanta might also give you a fresh route to nicknames like Cris, Crissy, or Cristie.
  5. Carwen

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "blessed love"

    • Description:

      This feminine version of the Welsh name Carwyn could be a good choice for parents looking for something fresher than Bronwen.
  6. Conchita

    • Origin:

      Spanish, diminutive of Concepcion

    • Description:

      Concepcion dressed in red satin.
  7. Charleigh

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Charlie, diminutive of Charlotte, French "free man"

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      The popular -leigh suffix is clearly an attempt to feminize this traditionally boyish nickname -- and it works. There were about 550 baby girls named Charleigh in the US last year -- and zero baby boys.
  8. Concordia

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "peace, harmony"

    • Description:

      This name of the goddess of peace creates a lovely ideal.
  9. Concha

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "shell"

    • Description:

      The Spanish word for "shell" is a new addition to the quickly growing list of ocean-inspired nature names.
  10. Carlota

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Portuguese variation of Charlotte

    • Meaning:

      "free man; Frenchman"

    • Description:

      Carlota is the preferred version of Charlotte in Spain and Portugal, each where it ranks among the Top 50 most popular girl names. Carlotta, with two Ts, is the Italian spelling.
  11. Clarette

    • Description:

      Clarette is a delicate feminine name derived from the Latin word "clarus," meaning "clear," "bright," or "famous." It can be considered a diminutive form of Clare or Clara, with the French-inspired "-ette" suffix adding a touch of elegance and refinement. Though uncommon in most English-speaking countries, Clarette carries a vintage charm that evokes images of sophistication and grace. The name also bears resemblance to claret, the deep red wine, potentially adding associations with richness and depth. Clarette might appeal to parents seeking a name with classic roots but a distinctive, somewhat rarified quality that sets their daughter apart.

  12. Cruz

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "cross"

    • Description:

      Cruz might be a sister for Concepcion and Corazon, although its masculine side was emphasized when the high profile David Beckhams chose it for their son.
  13. Chamomile

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Meaning:

      "earth apple"

    • Description:

      A daisy-esque flower, although chamomile is much more commonly associated with the tea that's made from it.
  14. Cachet

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "prestigious, desirable"

    • Description:

      Cachet is one of those word names -- Cliché is the most egregious example -- that sounds lovely but seems slightly ridiculous when taken literally.
  15. Cocoa

    • Origin:

      Color and food name

    • Description:

      Do everyone a favor and spell it Coco, an up-and-coming choice.
  16. Comet

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      Soaring astral name has a great gender-free feel. It also has a pleasing christmas connotation, courtesy of the reindeer listed in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
  17. Cam

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Cameron or Camilla

    • Description:

      A Pam for the modern age, improved by a harder edge and a tad less prissiness.
  18. Chibi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "little, small"

    • Description:

      Chibi is Japanese slang for someone or something small (and typically cute). It is not used as a given name in the real world, however, a number of anime characters are named Chibi.
  19. Corona

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "crown"

    • Description:

      Corona was once an improbable choice due to the beer brand. After the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, its firmly cemented its status as a nonviable baby name.
  20. Cayenne

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Spicy.