Girls Names A Through E

Catalin

Catalin is a name with dual usage, though primarily used as a masculine name in Romania and Moldova and occasionally as a feminine name elsewhere. As a Romanian masculine name, it's derived from the…

Catarina

Portuguese variation of Katherine

One of the most popular names of all time in Portugal and Brazil, with a romantic, lively sound. The main risk is confusion with other names that sound similar: Catalina, Katrina, and so forth.…

Cate

English diminutive of Catherine

"pure"

Time was, even C-starting Catherines who called themselves Kate spelled it with a K, but Cate Blanchett changed all. Cate is now as acceptable as (but not as well used as) Kate. Cait might be short…

Caterina

Italian variation of Katherine

If your ancestry is Italian, you may want to consider this elegant twist on a classic.

Catesby

English surname, meaning unknown

As surname names for girls become more popular, we could see Catesby catching on among style-conscious parents. Bonus: it easily shortens to the girlish nickname Cate.

Cati

Welsh diminutive of Catrin / Catherine

The Welsh version of Katie... if it's not too catty for you.

Catkin

Nature name

In botany, a catkin is a long, thin flower cluster found on trees such as willow, hazel, oak and birch. The word derives from Middle Dutch katteken "kitten", due to the resemblance to a kitten's…

Catrice

Catrice is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation possibly combining elements of names like Katrice, Patrice, or Clarice. The 'Cat-' element might relate to Katherine (meaning 'pure')…

Cavidan

Persian, Turkish, Azerbaijani

"eternal"

A unisex name with great nickname potential, currently particularly popular for boys in Azerbaijan.

Cayce

Cayce is a gender-neutral name that leans feminine in contemporary usage. It originated as a surname derived from Celtic elements possibly meaning 'vigilant' or 'observant,' though it's also…

Caye

Caye is a short, feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Kaye or Kay, which derived from the Cornish name 'Ke' or possibly from a shortened form of Katherine.…

Cayenne

Word name, English from Tupi

"pepper"

Spicy.

Cayetana

Spanish from Latin

"Person from Gaeta"

A dramatic-sounding demonym for someone from the city of Gaeta, on the Mediterranean coast of Italy, with roots that stretch back to Ancient Rome, Cayetana is among the Top 100 Spanish baby names .…

Caysee

Caysee is a feminine name representing a modern, phonetic spelling variation of Casey or Kasey. This contemporary adaptation maintains the friendly, approachable quality of the original Irish…

Ceara

Spelling variation of Irish Ciara

Even though the pronunciation of Ceara and the more usual Ciara is KEER-a, most Americans would tend to mispronounce this spelling variation as Sierra.

Cecily

Feminine variation of Cecil

"blind"

Cecily is as dainty as a lace handkerchief. Cecily has a wide assortment of namesakes. One Cecily was the mother of King Richard III, whose beauty gained her the title "the Rose of Raby," Cecily…

Cedar

English from Latin tree name

"cedar tree"

A fresh and fragrant nature name, Cedar is one of the new tree/wood names that parents are starting to consider. While it is currently more popular for boys, it sounds similar enough to Selah, Celia,…

Ceil

Short form of Cecilia or Celia

"blind or heavenly"

With the growing popularity of Celia and Cecilia, this vintage canasta-playing nickname name could be due for a comeback. Ceil had a few years of recorded popularity in the first decade of the…

Ceit

Ceit is a feminine Scottish Gaelic form of Katherine or Kate. Pronounced approximately as 'kate' or 'kayt,' this concise name carries centuries of Celtic heritage. Katherine itself derives from the…

Celandine

English botanical name

A botanical name belonging to a small yellow flower in the poppy family. The word ultimately derives from chelidon, the Ancient Greek for "swallow (bird)". Characters called Celandine feature in The…