Girl Dog Names That Start With C
- Chila
Description:
Chila is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. It may be derived from the Hindi word 'chila' meaning 'kite' (the bird), or it could be a diminutive form of names like Priscilla or Cecilia in some Latin cultures. The name might also have roots in Native American languages. Chila has remained relatively uncommon in most Western countries, giving it a distinctive quality. Those named Chila often appreciate its brevity and melodic sound. The name's rarity makes it stand out while still being straightforward to pronounce in many languages. In some communities, Chila may be used as a nickname for longer names, adding to its versatile appeal.
- Cali
Origin:
English diminutive of any Cal- nameDescription:
A short form that is given on its own to a good number of baby girls each year — Cali has been on trend in recent years along with sister names Callie and Kali, as the popular 90s and early 2000s nickname Allie has felt less fresh.
- Clemmie
Origin:
English diminutive of Clementine, FrenchMeaning:
"mild, merciful"Description:
Cutesy pet form of Clementine.
- Clelia
Origin:
Italian, LatinMeaning:
"famous"Description:
The obscure yet not unappealing name of a legendary heroine of Rome, likely derived from the Roman family name, Cloelius. It is believed to come from the Latin word cluere, meaning "to have renowned fame".
- Cayenne
Origin:
Word name, English from TupiMeaning:
"pepper"Description:
Spicy.
- Chambrey
Description:
Chambrey is a feminine name with a French-inspired sound and aesthetic. It may be related to the French town of Chambray or the lightweight cotton fabric of the same name. The name evokes images of elegance and sophistication with its French connection. Chambrey remains quite uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality that appeals to parents seeking something unique for their daughters. With its soft sound and chic associations, Chambrey feels both refined and modern. The name's rarity means those who bear it often have the opportunity to define it through their own personalities rather than existing cultural associations.
- 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.
- Curtis
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"courteous, polite"Description:
Best-selling Prep author Curtis Sittenfeld made this one of the many boy names for girls" gaining in popularity and acceptability.
- Cloud
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"water vapor in the atmosphere"Description:
This kind of plainspoken nature name (think River and Sunshine) may still carry a whiff of the hippie, but this one has a nice, airy feel. It's slight similarity to Claude and Clyde helps to ground it.
- Cruise
Origin:
Word name, English from LatinMeaning:
"cross"Description:
Cool, cruising choice for either sex.
- Cyan
Origin:
Word name, English from GreekMeaning:
"cyan, greenish-blue"Description:
Cyan is an attractive color names, but for a girl, better go all the way to Cyane, the name of a Sicilian nymph who lived in a blue pool.
- Chocho
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"butterfly"Description:
Repetitive Japanese name with a flittering meaning.
- Claudina
Origin:
Spanish variation of Claudia, LatinMeaning:
"lame"Description:
Claudina — a traditional Spanish diminutive of Claudia — was a Top 500 name in Spain for the first half of the 20th century. It never caught on as a given name in the US. At its peak, Claudina was given to 17 American baby girls in 1969.
- Carita
Origin:
Swedish from LatinMeaning:
"beloved"Description:
Carita may feel like an endearing nickname but it's a name in its own right, used throughout Scandinavia in this form and as Karita, Caritas, and Karitas as a variation on Charity.
- 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.
- Carlisle
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"from the walled city"Description:
Carlisle may be a male name in Twilight (he's vampire hero Edward's adoptive father), but in the real baby naming world, it's used about a quarter of the time for girls. Unusual now, we think Carlisle (or Carlyle) has the potential to be the next Carter.
- Chandelle
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"candle"Description:
Sounds classy...but isn't.
- Carlota
Origin:
Spanish, Portuguese variation of CharlotteMeaning:
"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.
- Clia
Origin:
Invented literary nameDescription:
Clia could be seen as a variation of Clea (probably another invented literary name), or the creation of L. Frank Baum for a mermaid Princess character in one of his Oz books. Offers a similar choice to Cleo vs Clio.
- Cascade
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"waterfall"Description:
It's a nature name evocative of rushing waterfalls. But also a dishwashing detergent.
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