Girl Names Starting With C

Carine

Carine is a feminine name with French origins, functioning as a variation of Karina or as a feminine form of Carus, a Latin name meaning "dear" or "beloved." In French-speaking regions, particularly…

Cassiana

Latin, female variation of Cassius

"hollow"

The rarely heard feminine version of the saint's name Cassian, this name is elegant and somewhat frilly, but holds the possibility of more straightforward nicknames like Cass, Cassie or Ana. With the…

Cerella

Cerella is a feminine name with Italian and Latin influences. It likely derives from names like Ceres (the Roman goddess of agriculture) or Circe from Greek mythology. The suffix "-ella" adds a…

Ceylon

Place name, English from Portuguese and Sanskrit

"lionlike"

Lovely, international, tea-scented possibility undiscovered by baby names. Ceylon may ultimately be derived from the Sanskrit siṃhala , meaning "island of lions" or "abundance of lions."

Chaylene

Chaylene is a modern feminine name that represents the trend of creative naming that emerged in the late 20th century. Likely a variation or combination of elements from names like Shaylyn, Charlene,…

Chesnie

Chesnie is a feminine name that may have evolved as a variation of Chesney, which originated as an English surname derived from the Old French 'chesne' meaning 'oak tree' or 'oak grove.' The…

Cia

English or Swedish diminutive of Cynthia, Greek, or Cecilia, Latin

"moon goddess, woman from Kynthos; blind"

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.

Colinda

Colinda is a melodic feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Spanish name Celinda, a variant of Celina meaning "heavenly," or it could be related to the name Colina,…

Cyane

Greek

"bright blue enamel"

Cyane is a mythological Sicilian nymph who lived in a pool and whose name is an intriguing twist on the color name trend.