Cool C Names [girls]

  1. Carisa
    • Carlin
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "little champion"
      • Description:

        Stronger and more contemporary twist on Carla or Carly, Carlin was used just about equally for girls and boys in the US last year.
    • Carmalita
      • Carmelita
        • Origin:

          Diminutive of Carmel, Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "garden"
        • Description:

          Carmelita is an obscure short form of an obscure name that may rise to new prominence during the 2012 Olympics, via runner Carmelita Jeter aka "The World's Fastest Woman." Carmelita has a particularly international flavor with the original Carmel a Hebrew name long popular in Ireland, with Carmelita itself most popular in Latin countries.
      • Carola
        • Carole
          • Carter
            • Origin:

              English occupational name
            • Meaning:

              "cart maker or driver"
            • Description:

              One of the surname names for boys on its way to becoming unisex, this name broke into the Top 1000 for the first time in 2013 for girls. While it sounds masculine to us, because of its two-syllable er-ending sound so trendy with boys’ names, many parents apparently disagree.
          • Cascade
            • Origin:

              Word name
            • Description:

              It's a nature name evocative of rushing waterfalls. But also a dishwashing detergent.
          • Cassandra
            • Origin:

              Greek
            • Meaning:

              "shining or excelling man"
            • Description:

              The name of the tragic mythological Trojan princess who was given the gift of prophecy by Apollo, but was condemned never to be believed, Cassandra has been used for striking characters in movies and soap operas. Ethereal and delicate, Cassandra was in the Top 70 throughout the 1990s but is now descending in popularity.
          • Cassatindra
            • Cassia
              • Origin:

                Feminine form of Cassius or Greek
              • Meaning:

                "cinnamon"
              • Description:

                Cassia is related to the cassia tree, which has yellow flowers and produces a spice that can be a substitute for cinnamon. Keziah, the name of Job’s daughter in the Old Testament, derives from the name of the plant as well. Cassia also has ties to the Ancient Roman name Cassius, an Ancient Roman family name meaning "hollow."
            • Cassidy
              • Origin:

                Irish
              • Meaning:

                "curly-haired"
              • Description:

                Has fallen off its Kathie Lee Gifford inspired peak in the 1990s, but since that notably celebrity baby is now a grownup and out of the limelight, Cassidy may once again reclaim its own Irish charm.
            • Cassiopeia
              • Origin:

                Greek mythology name
              • Meaning:

                "cassia juice"
              • Description:

                Cassiopeia, the name of a mythological mother who became a stellar constellation, is challenging but intriguing, and has all those softening Cass nicknames available. And with all names Cass-related trending, Cassiopeia may be an unusual route to a stylish name.
            • Catalina
              • Origin:

                Spanish variation of Catherine
              • Meaning:

                "pure"
              • Description:

                This name of a touristed island in sight of Los Angeles makes an attractive and newly stylish variation on the classic Catherine or overused Caitlin.
            • Cerulean
              • Origin:

                Color name
              • Meaning:

                "deep sky-blue"
              • Description:

                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.
            • Charlotte
              • Origin:

                French, feminine diminutive of Charles
              • Meaning:

                "free man"
              • Description:

                Charlotte, the name of the young Princess of Cambridge, is the latest classic name to join Sophia, Emma, Olivia, and Isabella at the top of the popularity list. It is now among the most popular girl names in many English-speaking and European countries.
            • Chava
              • Origin:

                Hebrew
              • Meaning:

                "life"
              • Description:

                The Hebrew, Biblical form of Eve. While English speakers will likely find the forms Ava or Eve easier in everyday life, Chava is a lovely variation for a family that speaks Hebrew or Yiddish - plus, English speakers could always learn.
            • Chicky
              • Chilli
                • Chrisantha