From Cadence to Cym, there are hundreds of creative and classic baby girls names that start with the letter C.
| Names | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Chloe | Chloe is one of those lovely European-sounding names that is at an all-time popularity high. Of Greek origin, Chloe is another… | |
| Charlotte | Charlotte is the feminine form of Charles and the name of many Queens in history, including wife of King George III of England… | |
| Claire | The French version of the Latin name Clara, Claire is a newly fashionable name for girls. Oddly enough, it’s also the name… | |
| Caroline | The name Caroline posesses royal connotations, what with the Prince of Camelot, JFK, naming his daughter Caroline, and Caroline… | |
| Catherine | A traditional female name having variations in many languages and used since the third century A.D., Catherine is a timeless… | |
| Cassandra | If your sweet little Cassandra tells you something, you better listen, and listen good. In Homer’s epic poem The Iliad, King… | |
| Courtney | Courtney was in cahoots with the Brittany’s and Jessica’s of the world to rule the 80s and 90s. And like her sisters-in-crime… | |
| Cynthia | Greek: | Woman from Cynthos; Cynthia was a name of the mythological moon goddess Artemis, referring to her birth on Mount Cynthos… |
| Christina | Greek: | Christian, follower of Christ; feminine form of Christian |
| Chelsea | English: | Seaport; The word itself is derived from an Old English expression meaning landing place for limestone, which likely refers… |
| Christine | Christine, the French variation of Christina, was almost so overused in its prime that its gone into a well-earned hibernation… | |
| Camille | English Origin | |
| Celeste | French: | Heavenly; from the Latin name Celestia |
| Claudia | English Origin | |
| Crystal | English Origin | Ice; a brilliant clear glass of high quality |
| Cecilia | Latin: | Dim-sighted, blind; Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, was blind and a talented musician. |
| Casey | Gaelic Origin | Familiar form of Acacia |
| Caitlin | Irish Origin | |
| Carmen | Carmen is beautiful, exotic and lyrical. It’s also the name of the heroine in Bizet’s opera, Carmen, based on a short novel… | |
| Chastity | Latin: | Purity; a virtue name |
| Cindy | English: | Familiar form of Cynthia and Lucinda |
| Cora | English Origin | Maiden, from the coral of the sea |
| Clara | English Origin | |
| Carrie | English: | Familar variant of Carol, Carla, and Caroline |
| Cassidy | Gaelic Origin | Clever or curly-headed |
| Cara | Celtic: | Friend |
| Carol | English Origin | Melody, song; feminine form of Carl |
| Carly | Teutonic Origin | |
| Cassie | English: | Familiar form of Cassandra, Cassiopeia, Cassidy, and similar names |
| Camila | Arabic: | Perfect, complete; feminine variant of Kamal, which means completion |
| Catalina | Catalina is a modern-sounding alternative to the cool and composed Catherine, of which it’s a variant. It’s currently at… | |
| Colleen | Gaelic Origin | Girl, derived from the Gaelic cailin; Curiously, Colleen has been commonly used for many years in the United States and England… |
| Candice | Both Candice and Candace have taken a nosedive in popularity after their heydays in the 80s, perhaps due to the sickeningly… | |
| Callie | English: | Most beautiful; pet form of Callista |
| Ciara | Irish: | Dark-haired one; feminine form of Ciaran. Irish nun Saint Ciara established a monastery at Kilkeary in the 7th century. |
| Colette | Along with names like Babette and Nanette, Colette was among the -ette naming trend that was popular in the 1950s. Its… | |
| Camilla | Latin: | Possibly indicates the beautiful ceremonial girl who assisted in ancient pagan rites. |
| Caitlyn | Caitlyn is a version of the Irish Caitlin, which is actually a variation of Catherine (oh that Catherine just pops up everywhere… | |
| Clarissa | If you’re old enough to associate this name with Melissa Joan Hart as the title character in “Clarissa Explains it All,”… | |
| Carla | German: | Strong; also a familiar form of Carolyn |
| Charlene | Although it’s the feminine form of the classic Charles, Charlene gives off a very different kind of vibe—slightly more… | |
| Connie | English Origin | |
| Clare | Clare—not just your granny’s name anymore. Clare is a wonderfully vintage and romantic name that’s just poised for a comeback… | |
| Corinne | French: | Maiden |
| Celine | French: | A beautiful name of Greek origin, meaning Greek goddess of the moon; one of seven mythological daughters of Atlas transformed… |
| Chandra | Hindi Origin | Of the moon |
| Cordelia | Queen Cordelia was a legendary Queen of the Britons and the youngest daughter of King Leir whose story was adapted by Shakespeare… | |
| Cherie | French: | Dear one; darling |
| Camellia | Camellia, like the flower, unfurls ethereal beauty with every petal — or in this case, syllable. The name is graceful,… | |
| Collette | A classy take on Nicole, Collette has not appeared on the list of popular baby names since the 1980s. But it might be time… | |
| Cathy | Most associate this moniker with the quirky comic strip character. But if you recall your Kate Bush lyrics, Cathy is the… | |
| Christy | A popular name in the late 60s and early 70s among boomer parents, Christy is no longer a frequently heard appellation. Still… | |
| Chiara | If you’re looking for a fabulous foreign name that’s not over used in the States, Chiara—which means “bright,” “light,”… | |
| Celina | Celina, in its many forms, is a celestial name often associated with the moon and the heavens. This particular spelling is… | |
| Coraline | Coraline is a 2002 fantasy novella by Neil Gaiman that was made into a stop-motion film in 2009. Coralline is a type of algae… | |
| Cherry | English: | Cherry fruit, bright red |
| Callista | Greek: | Most beautiful; In mythology, Callista was tricked by Zeus and as a result gave birth to a son, Arcas. Hera transformed Callista… |
| Christa | This punchy variation of Christina is probably most associated with Christa McAuliffe, who was set to be the first teacher… | |
| Cecily | Feminine, classic and attractive sounding: what’s not to love about Cecily? This is an antique name that could make a come… | |
| Charlize | French Origin |