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Dog Names That Start With C

  1. Chaco

    • Description:

      Chaco is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. It may derive from the Chaco region of South America (spanning parts of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay), an area named from the Quechua word 'chacu' meaning 'hunting land.' Alternatively, it could relate to Japanese origins where it might be a variation of 'Chako.' The name has a strong, distinct sound with its two clear syllables. Chaco is rare as a first name in most Western countries, giving it an exotic and distinctive quality. It appeals to parents looking for a short, memorable name with cultural significance, particularly those with connections to South American heritage or an appreciation for names with geographical associations.

  2. Cartier

    • Origin:

      French variation of Carter, English

    • Meaning:

      "transporter of goods by cart"

    • Description:

      Luxury baby name associated with Jacques Cartier's eponymous jewelry company.
  3. Calder

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "rocky water"

    • Description:

      One art name that sounds distinctly more masculine. Unless you're a big mobile fan, keep thinking.
  4. Callister

    • Origin:

      Variation of Irish surname MacCallister

    • Meaning:

      "son of Alister"

    • Description:

      Can be used either with or without the addition of Mac.
  5. Cadell

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "battle"

    • Description:

      Cadell is a surname that is unlikely to win many supporters, except perhaps from parents looking for an alternative to Caden. But while Cadell is more distinctive, that L ending is weaker and less appealing than Caden's strong N.
  6. Candy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Candace

    • Description:

      Too sugary sweet and inconsequential for a modern girl.
  7. Cyan

    • Origin:

      Color name

    • 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.
  8. Claus

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian and German variation of Nicolas

    • Description:

      A very Christmas-y Christmas baby name, that may avoid the Santa image by instead adopting the alternative spelling Klaus.
  9. Cayenne

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Spicy.
  10. Caledonia

    • Origin:

      Latin place-name for Scotland

    • Meaning:

      "hard or rocky land"

    • Description:

      Caledonia is a rhythmic and alluring place name used by singer Shawn Colvin for her daughter. It would make an interesting and apt choice for a girl with Scottish ancestry.
  11. Cord

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Cordell

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  12. Calloway

    • Origin:

      English from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "pebbly place"

    • Description:

      Calloway is one of those irresistibly jaunty, animated three-syllable surnames, like Sullivan and Finnegan — but this one has the added attraction of jazzy ties to the immortal "Dean of American Jive," Cab Calloway. For a girl, this could be an unconventional route to the cool nickname Callie.
  13. Cleopatra

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "glory of the father"

    • Description:

      A royal name in ancient Egypt that's never quite made it to the modern world, though nickname Cleo is widely used. Other now-extinct Cleopatra diminutives, including Cleora and Cleola, achieved some popularity in the early 20th century when there was a crazy for all things Egypt-related as the ancient tombs were opened and artifacts displayed. In the US, Cleopatra became a popular silent film in 1917 starring Theda Bara.
  14. Cyrille

    • Origin:

      French from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "lordly"

    • Description:

      Cyrille is a unisex French name, and its association with the suddenly suave Cyril has turned from a liability into an advantage.
  15. Copeland

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  16. Cort

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "brave"

    • Description:

      Short and curt.
  17. Cougar

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      Several animal names, from Fox to Wolf and even to Tiger, ccan work, but Cougar should stay in its cage. Even John Mellencamp has dropped it.
  18. Crescent

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "increasing, growing"

    • Description:

      Crescent is an intriguing word name with a pretty sound and links to the moon. Cressie could make for a cute nickname, as used in the Worst Witch children's TV series, short for Crescentmoon.
  19. Clelia

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "famous"

    • Description:

      The obscure yet not unappealing name of a legendary heroine of Rome. The ancient Clelia escaped an Etruscan invader by swimming across the Tiber River.
  20. Cam

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Cameron, Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "crooked nose"

    • Description:

      Cameron is still more popular as a boy's name than a girls and this simple, snappy short form works well for either sex.