Latin Names that Start With C

Cesarina, like the French version Cesarine, is a feminine version of Caesar. Cesarina has two potential pronunciations: one with the Italian "che" sound, one with the anglo "sez" sound. This is among the more unusual <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/505/italian-names-for-girls">Italian names for girls</a>.

Cesarina

Charmaine is an ancient name connected to Charmion, the name of one of Cleopatra's servants, and Charmian, a Shakespearean name. Its meaning is related to the word charm, though some sources tie it to the Charles family, which means "free man".

Charmaine

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.

Carita

The shimmery Celeste has been solidly in the Top 1000 for as long as data has been recorded. The dainty variation Celesta certainly feels useable as well. Other intriguing variations include Celestia and Celestine.

Celesta

Columbia is a rarely used name with many associations. From the eighteenth century it has been used as a female personification of the United States, often appearing as a flag-draped patriotic figure. And as such it's inspired a plethora of place and company names, from the District of Columbia to Columbia University to Columbia Records, and songs like "Columbia, Gem of the Ocean." A character called Columbia appears in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
 The peaceful Columba/Colomba--meaning "dove"-- is often heard in the Latino community

Columbia

This vivid sky blue color name is at present used mostly for boys, but it is used in such small numbers that it could easily work on any gender. Whimsical and magical, but reminiscent of more established names, such as Ocean, Elowen, Seraphine, and Celestine, Cerulean might just make more appearances in coming years.
 Made familiar to some by T.J Klune's popular novel, The House in the Cerulean Sea, the name was also fittingly chosen by fashion and lifestyle blogger Courtney Quinn — known as @colormecourtney and "queen of color". She shared the announcement on social media in 2024, and even took the time to explain her choice, noting that: Cerulean was Pantone's first ever color in the year 2000; features heavily in a favorite movie monologue from The Devil Wears Prada; gives the nicknames Rue, Leon, Sir, and Mr Blue Sky; and has both a sunny and celestial energy to it.
 Courtney Quinn sells it well and even provides both cute and grounded nicknames, so perhaps this bright and intriguing name might find its way onto more parents' lists. As for more more feminine leaning nicknames, you've got Cece, Lena, Lela, and Sky too.

Cerulean

One of the original so-weird-it's-cruel <a href="https://nameberry.com/fameberry">celebrity baby names</a> doesn't sound quite so impossible with the resurgence of virtue names. But be charitable and choose Charity instead.

Chastity

Attractive ancient name borne by several saints but sullied by association with yeast infection. 

Candida

There are several better Cal- names that don't simply echo a male form. 

Calvina

Enshrined in the Latin and Catholic culture. 

Concepciòn

What's Cia short for? Cynthia or most any other C-name. Stylish in its sleek Mia-Nia minimalist feel, but may remind some of the Central Intelligence Agency.

This spelling keeps the appealing meaning of Clara and Belle smooshed together, but without the Disney Cow association some people may have with Clarabelle. Nevertheless, this is the lesser used of the two, given to around 10 babies per year, compared to 30. 

Clarabel

Claribelle

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

Concordia

Projects a feeling of openness and candor. 

Cándido

The kind of hybrid name -- it sounds like a blend of the popular Caleb and Colton -- that could catch on despite its lack of pedigree. 

Calton

Rich purplish red color choice that may gain favor along with Claire, though the wine connection can't be ignored. 

Claret

Clarion

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.

Caledonia

Cordis is an unusual and substantial unisex choice. 

Cordis

Latin names that start with the letter C for boys and girls, including Cesarina, Charmaine, Carita, Celesta, Columbia, Cerulean, Chastity, Candida, Calvina, Concepciòn, Cia, Clarabel, Claribelle, Concordia, Cándido, Calton, Claret, Clarion, Caledonia, and Cordis. (Page 6)

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