Compilation of C names

Charlotta

Swedish variation of Charlotte, French

"free man"

This form of Charlotte, long obscure, is sure to grow in popularity along with the explosion of Charlotte. It's pretty and feminine and a nice spin on the more familiar version. In Germany, short…

Cardea

Latin

"hinge"

The Roman goddess of hinges. She is one of three deities that ruled over doorways, along with Forculus, god of the door, and Limentinus, god of the threshold.

Caria

Ancient place name, or elaboration of Cara or Carrie, Greek, English

"a Carian; beloved, friend; free man"

Caria is both a rare elaboration of Cara and Carrie and and the name of an ancient region of Asia Minor. Given to a handful of girls in the US since the 50s, it is rarely given to more than 10 babies…

Carmenta

Latin, deity name

The Roman goddess of childbirth, prophecy, and technological innovation, said to be the inventor of the Roman alphabet. This name, which comes from the word for "song", is unused in the USA, but…

Corinthia

Greek

"woman of Corinth"

A beautiful Greek name that kicks now-dated Corinne up a notch.