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Cat Names That Start With C

  1. Cendrine

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "little ashes"

    • Description:

      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.
  2. Citron

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "lemon"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "ridge where charcoal is burnt"

    • Description:

      Name of a poet, this will be one for consideration by literary parents. The name fits well with the current trend towards surnames as given names, but beware the three syllable pronunciation, which may be a trap for the poetically disinclined.
  4. Cersei

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Cersei Lannister is one of the most villainous -- and, in a certain light, glamorous -- characters in HBO's Game of Thrones, played by beautiful actress Lena Headey.Though we can't say for sure how author George R.R. Martin came up with the character's name, it is a near-homophone with Circe, a seductive witch in Greek mythology.
  5. Cisco

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Spanish Francisco

    • Meaning:

      "Frenchman or free man"

    • Description:

      Shortening Francisco somehow makes it sound even cooler. Cisco is also the name of a digital security company.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Cortes

    • Description:

      Cortes is a surname of Spanish origin that has been adopted as a masculine given name. It derives from the Old Spanish word 'cortés' meaning 'courteous' or 'polite.' The name gained historical significance through Hernán Cortés, the Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire. As a first name, Cortes is relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality. Parents might choose this name for its strong historical connections, sophisticated sound, or to honor Spanish heritage. The name carries connotations of boldness, leadership, and determination, reflecting the explorer's legacy, though its usage remains rare in contemporary naming practices.
  9. Cashmere

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Cashmere is soft, luxurious -- and way out of the ordinary. One of the unique names found in The Hunger Games series.
  10. Champ

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "champion"

    • Description:

      Though it sounds like a modern invention, Champ actually has a long history as a first name. It hit the Top 1000 several times just before and after the turn of the 20th Century.
  11. Chasin

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "strong, mighty"

    • Description:

      Old World Jewish name that could travel to the New.
  12. Cayenne

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Spicy.
  13. Chili

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Spicy but insubstantial nickname name.
  14. Chick

    • Description:

      Chick is an uncommon masculine name that originated as an English nickname for someone with chicken-like features or mannerisms, or alternatively as a term of endearment meaning 'young child.' As a formal given name, Chick has historically been rare, sometimes used as a diminutive for Charles or other names starting with 'Ch.' In the early-to-mid 20th century, it gained some recognition through notable bearers like jazz musician Chick Webb and basketball player Chick Hearn. The name carries a distinctive vintage Americana quality, evoking the casual, colloquial spirit of mid-century America. In contemporary usage, Chick remains exceedingly rare as a legal given name, though it persists as an occasional nickname. Its brevity and friendly informality give it a casual, approachable character.

  15. Coro

    • Origin:

      Native American

    • Meaning:

      "wind"

    • Description:

      A place name from Venezuela believed to come from an indigenous word for wind, this can make an innovative choice for a child of either sex.
  16. Chickadee

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "songbird"

    • Description:

      The chickadee gets its distinctive name from its distinctive call: chick-a-dee-dee-dee!
  17. Curry

    • Origin:

      Word name; surname from Ó Comhraidhe

    • Description:

      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.
  18. Christmas

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      Christmas is a day name long and quietly used as a name for babies born at Christmas. Prettier and more modern than Noel or Noelle.
  19. Cappella

    • Origin:

      Itallian, musical term

    • Description:

      It's usually preceded by the letter 'A'--as in 'a capella'--singing without accompaniment, and probably has never been used as a girl's name, but in this anything-goes naming climate, we're putting it out there as a possibility.
  20. Cassava

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

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