Girl Cat Names That Start With C

Cookie

English

"cookie"

Cookie is most often used as a dog name, and it should stay that way.

Cantata

Italian

"musical composition with vocal elements"

Light and delicate musical name would make an unusual choice.

Chardonnay

French, a dry white wine

If you're actually considering this as a name for your child, you must have had a glass too many. But it's an awesome name for a white cat .

Cendrillon

French

"little ashes"

The unusual (to English speakers) name Cendrillon is French for Cinderella, though most Americans wouldn't recognize it as such. This might make an excellent middle name for those who are looking for…

Callisto

Greek mythology

"most beautiful"

Best known as one of the moons of Jupiter, Callisto was a nymph coveted by Zeus who was turned into a bear by Hera, becoming the Great Bear (Ursa Major) constellation.

Cozy

English word name

"comfortable"

A snug word name that may appeal to hygge-minded parents. It reappeared on the US charts in both 2020 and 2022 after a gap of 55 years. It can be short for Cosima or Cosette/Cozette.

Cendrine

French

"little ashes"

Cendrine derives from Cendrillon, the French form of Cinderella. It's quite uncommon, even in France, but if the fairy tale made a big impression on you, it could be a sweet tribute.

Chanson

French

"song"

This musical name would have to be spoken with a French accent--otherwise it would sound like a trendy boy's name, a la BRANSON.

Curry

Variation of Ó Comhraidhe or Ó Corra, Irish surname, or English word name

"descendant of Comhraidhe; descandant of Corra; curry"

Perhaps too spicy for some, but this is a popular Gaelic surname that might appeal for those looking to honor a family branch or to fans of legendary British comedian Tim Curry.

Calico

English word name

"cotton cloth imported from India; a blotched or spotted animal"

A word name with fashionable o -ending that has associations with both the homespun fabric and the mottled cat. Alice Cooper named his daughter Calico decades ago, while it was selected more recently…

Chantilly

French place name

"white"

The name of a French city famous for its fine lace. Another association: Chantilly cream – a sweetened whipped cream apparently invented there in the 17th century by a chef at the Château de…

Cadenza

Italian, musical term

Cadenza takes the popular CADENCE and gives it a more operatic flourish.

Cinnamon

Word name, English from Greek

"cinnamon"

A sweet and rare spice name, which made its first and only appearance on the US baby name charts in 1969 — the year Neil Young's song "Cinnamon Girl" was released.

Chihiro

Japanese

"thousand questions"

A popular Japanese name used for the young heroine of the animated film, "Spirited Away."

Cat

Diminutive of Catherine, Greek

"pure"

May be the most modern, stylish Catherine nickname: more unusual than Kate or Cate, with an animal and word name edge. Cat Power is a trendy folksinger.

Citron

French

"lemon"

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

Cinderella

French

"little ash-girl"

One familiar name never used for real people, for obvious reasons. Read more about Cinderella and other Disney Princess Names in our featured blog.

Cassava

Nature name

Better known as Tapioca, Cassava makes an innovative way to get to the nicknames Cass or Cassie.