Girls Names Beginning With C

Claretta

Claretta is a feminine name with Italian roots, functioning as a diminutive form of Clara or Claire. Derived from the Latin 'clarus,' meaning 'bright,' 'clear,' or 'famous,' Claretta carries the…

Clarette

Clarette is a delicate feminine name derived from the Latin word "clarus," meaning "clear," "bright," or "famous." It can be considered a diminutive form of Clare or Clara, with the French-inspired…

Claudetta

Claudetta is a feminine diminutive of the Roman name Claudia, which itself comes from the Latin 'claudus' meaning 'lame' or 'limping.' The -etta suffix adds a delicate, feminine quality to the…

Clemencia

Latin

"mild, merciful"

This ancient feminine form is the kind of name your child will grow into...at least by her fiftieth birthday.

Clémence

Clémence is a feminine French name derived from the Latin 'clementia' meaning 'mercy', 'mildness', or 'gentleness'. This elegant name carries connotations of compassion, forgiveness, and…

Coco

Spanish and French pet name

Coco came to prominence as the nickname of the legendary French designer Chanel (born Gabrielle) and has lately become a starbaby favorite, initially chosen by Courteney Cox for her daughter Coco…

Cocoa

Color and food name

Do everyone a favor and spell it Coco, an up-and-coming choice.

Colibrí

French and Spanish word name

"hummingbird"

The French and Spanish word for "hummingbird" is lithe and charming as a girl name.

Colomba

Italian version of Columba

"dove"

This spelling used in Italy and Spain shares the peaceful meaning of dove with the more familiar Columba. It's a Top 35 name in Chile.

Colombe

Colombe is a delicate French feminine name meaning 'dove,' symbolizing peace, purity, and gentleness. Derived from the Latin 'columba,' this name has been used in France since medieval times, often…

Colombia

Place-name and Latin

"dove"

Colombia is a South American country name, with a rhythmic sound and peaceful connotations. The Irish Colm, Scottish Callum, and Columba are all attractive relatives of Colombia (or Columbia, if…

Columba

Latin

"dove"

Columba is an early saint's name that rhumbas to a modern beat. While the original St. Columba is male, the name sounds more appropriate for a girl in the modern world. Leave variations Colm and…

Comet

Word name, English from Latin

"comet"

Soaring astral name has a great gender-free feel. It also has a pleasing christmas connotation, courtesy of the reindeer listed in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Comfort

English word name

"comfort"

This Puritan virtue name may be unstylish, but it is also sympathetic and appealing in these largely uncomfortable times.

Concettina

Concettina is a feminine name of Italian origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive of Concetta. The root name Concetta derives from the Italian word 'concetto' meaning 'concept' or 'idea,'…

Concordia

Latin

"peace, harmony"

This name of the goddess of peace creates a lovely ideal.

Condoleezza

Invented name, English from Italian

Made famous by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, whose parents fashioned her name from a musical term meaning "with sweetness".

Conifer

Tree name from Latin

"cone-bearing"

Constantia

Latin

"constant, steadfast"

A rare and refined name, which could make for a surprising route to cute nickname Connie.

Constantina

Latin, female variation of Constantinus

"constant, unchanging"

Constantina is a pretty, feminissima, if lengthy, variation on the Constance theme. The fourth century Constantina, also known as Constantia and Constantiana, was the eldest daughter of Roman Emperor…