Romanian Names that Start With C

  1. Caliban
    • Origin:

      Romanian
    • Meaning:

      "black"
    • Description:

      In Shakespeare's The Tempest, Caliban is the name of the deformed son of a witch: not the greatest literary reference for a child. But Caliban does have an appealing international-yet-accessible feel and a rhythmic sound. As long as nobody knows its origin, it might make a great name for a boy or even a girl.
  2. Cristina
    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, and Romanian variation of Christina
    • Description:

      Cristina is one case where the streamlined version feels more alluring.
  3. Camelia
    • Origin:

      Romanian and Spanish form of Camellia
    • Meaning:

      "camellia flower"
    • Description:

      A floral name, used in Romania and popular in Moldova too. Camellia is the English form, while Camélia is used in France. The flower itself is named after botanist George Josef Kamel.