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  1. Caia

    • Origin:

      Latin, feminine variation of Caius

    • Meaning:

      "to rejoice"

    • Description:

      Caia Caecilia was the Roman Goddess of fire and women. The name Caia would make a truly fresh alternative to the flagging Maya, with which it rhymes.
  2. Clio

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "glory"

    • Description:

      Clio is the name of the ancient Greek mythological muse of history and heroic poetry, one that is rich with modern charm and would make an intriguing choice, especially thanks to its dynamic o-ending.
  3. Cairo

    • Origin:

      Egyptian place-name, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "the conqueror, the victorious"

    • Description:

      Cairo is an exciting place name possibility with upbeat o ending and an on-trend first syllable. Debuting in the US Top 1000 in 2015, it has been climbing ever since, and, as of 2023, it is given to more than 1000 babies each year.
  4. Ceres

    • Origin:

      Roman

    • Meaning:

      "nourishment"

    • Description:

      Little known name of the goddess of the harvest — her name literally means nourishment, and is the origin of the word cereal. A possibility for the parent seeking something original, but with the aura of Roman myth. Her Greek counterpart is Demeter.
  5. Catriona

    • Origin:

      Scottish form of Katherine, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      This Katherine variation, used through Ireland and Scotland, is pronounced like Katrina. The name became popular after the Crusaders brought home stories about the colorful fourth century martyr, Catherine of Alexandria. Its later popularity increased following the success of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1893 Catriona, the sequel to Kidnapped.
  6. Corinna

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "maiden"

    • Description:

      Delicate and gentle old-fashioned name, the kind found in early English poetry. While Corinna and the original Green Korinna are technically diminutives of the ancient Kore, now the popular Cora, this name will often be mistaken for other similar-sounding though unrelated names, such as Karenna. But it's pretty and is backed by more tradition than you'd guess.
  7. Concetta

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      A name that relates to Concepcion and the Virgin Mary, but feels a good deal more secular.
  8. Caprice

    • Origin:

      French from Italian

    • Meaning:

      "impulsive change of mind; lively music"

    • Description:

      Caprice is a word name with an appealing sound and a light-hearted meaning that may well put parents off. While it was given to just 10 girls in a recent year, the name did have a moment back in the late 60s and then again in the 90s. In England and Wales, it even made the Top 400 in 1997.
  9. Cleopatra

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "glory of the father"

    • Description:

      A royal name in ancient Egypt that's never quite made it to the modern world, though nickname Cleo is widely used. Other now-extinct Cleopatra diminutives, including Cleora and Cleola, achieved some popularity in the early 20th century when there was a crazy for all things Egypt-related as the ancient tombs were opened and artifacts displayed. In the US, Cleopatra became a popular silent film in 1917 starring Theda Bara.
  10. Cristina

    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, and Romanian variation of Christina, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "a Christian"

    • Description:

      Cristina is one case where the streamlined version feels more alluring. Cristina is found more often than Christina in many European countries and cultures, including Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking Latin and South America.
  11. Colina

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "hill"

    • Description:

      The Spanish word for hill certainly has name-like qualities and could make a fresh new Spanish nature name.
  12. Carlisle

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "from the walled city"

    • Description:

      This stuffy English surname and hotel name took on Twilight cool when attached to vampire Carlisle Cullen. Inspired by the character, it's more popular in this spelling than as Carlyle and more widely used for boys than for girls.
  13. Constantin

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "steadfast"

    • Description:

      More likely to be spelled Constantine, this was the name of the first Christian emperor of the Roman empire, as well as three Scottish kings. Previously thought of as too bulky and unwieldy a name for a modern child, these days it would be perfectly acceptable.
  14. Carmela

    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish variation of Carmel

    • Meaning:

      "garden"

    • Description:

      Carmela has been most famous recently as the name of Tony Soprano's TV wife, played by Edie Falco. The spellings Carmela and Carmella are both used in Latin cultures including Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, and are used nearly equally in the US, given to a total of about 300 baby girls last year.
  15. Calen

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      A recently created member of the Cale family, with a trendy unisex aura.
  16. Caiden

    • Origin:

      Variation of Caden/Kaden

    • Meaning:

      "round or barrel; battle"

    • Description:

      A variation of the popular Caden, Kayden, Kaden, and so on, Caiden is in the US Top 500 and the UK Top 1000. When you combine all the spelling variations however, Caiden begins to feel and sound like a Top 20 choice in the States.
  17. Christa

    • Origin:

      Short form of Christina

    • Description:

      Fading since the 1970s -- but still a lovely name.
  18. Coretta

    • Origin:

      English, elaborated form of Cora

    • Description:

      Famous as the name of the widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
  19. Coralena

    • Description:

      Coralena is a delicate feminine name that appears to be an elaboration of Coral, which derives from the precious marine organism and the reddish-pink color it produces. This longer form adds a romantic, flowing quality to the nature-inspired root. Coralena may also be connected to names like Carolina or Coraline, sharing similar sounds and rhythms. Extremely rare in usage, Coralena appeals to parents seeking unique names with natural associations and feminine endings. The name evokes images of ocean beauty and precious natural formations, carrying subtle connections to both nature and jewels. With its melodic four syllables and soft consonants, Coralena has a graceful, almost musical quality that fits contemporary preferences for elaborate yet pronounceable girls' names with natural inspirations.

  20. Corinthia

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