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Greek
"from the Island of Cyprus"
Offbeat and romantic place-name.
Cira is a feminine name with ancient roots and cross-cultural presence. In Greek, it relates to 'kyrios' meaning 'lord' or 'master,' while in Latin contexts it may connect to 'Circe,' the enchantress…
"bird, hawk"
In Greek myth, Circe, daughter of Helios, the sun, was a sorceress living on the island of Aeaea (or Aiaia) who could turn men into animals with her magic wand, which is just what she did to…
French from Greek
"bird"
French form of the bewitching Circe.
Diminutive of Cirilla, Latin
"lordly"
Ciri may sound exactly like the ubiquitous digital Siri, but it's achieving fame in its own right as the familiar name of Princess Cirilla of The Witcher series. The name's meaning is a nod to her…
Spelling variation of Cyrilla, Latin
This obscure antiquated name is finding new life thanks to The Witcher series, whose heroine is named Princess Cirilla, nickname Ciri. The feminine form of Cyril, Cirilla has now surpassed the…
Cirocco is an unusual feminine name that likely derives from 'Sirocco,' the Mediterranean wind that blows from the Sahara Desert. The name has Italian connections, as the sirocco wind significantly…
Latin
Cirrus is a type of cloud formation characterized by thin, wispy strands (from the Latin cirrus "tendril; ringlet"). British cloudspotter Gavin Pretor-Pinney named his eldest daughter Flora Cirrus.
Spanish
"swan"
Spanish for Swan, Cisne has an intriguing and distinct sound.
Cissey is a feminine name that likely developed as a diminutive form of names like Cecilia, which derives from the Roman family name Caecilius, meaning 'blind' in Latin. It also sometimes serves as a…
Cissi is a feminine name that functions primarily as a nickname for names like Cecilia, Cecilie, or Cécile. It has Scandinavian roots, particularly popular in Sweden and Norway. The origin traces…
Cissie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive or nickname for Cecilia, which comes from the Latin name Caecilia, meaning 'blind' and associated with the Roman family name Caecilius.…
Cissy is a feminine diminutive that traditionally serves as a nickname for names like Cecilia, Cecily, or Priscilla. Derived from the Latin 'caecus' meaning 'blind,' its root names were popularized…
Nahuatl
"star"
A celestial choice that's used both in Mexico and by Latinx Americans. The Hispanized form spelling Xitlali may be more familiar.
Derived from the language of the Nahua people of Mexico and Central America, Citalli is a sparkly name meaning "star". The Hispanized form spelling Xitlali may be more familiar.
Gemstone name
Citrine is a type of quartz named after its citrus-colored hues. if Amethyst, Jasper, and Onyx (all other types of quartz) can be used, why not Citrine, which has a lovely French-sounding suffix.…
French
"lemon"
A Gallic twist on a word or nature name, which has a nice lemony feel.
Polish
Ciza is a goddess in Polish mythology whose areas include nourishment and breastfeeding. It is recorded that the German city Ausburg was once known as Cisaris after this goddess.
Cka is an extremely rare feminine name with uncertain etymology. This minimalist name may have origins in various cultures, possibly representing an abbreviated form of a longer name or an acronym.…