100 names starting with “C” and some interesting facts about each:

Names for Girls

1. Charlotte – French origin, meaning “free man”; popularized by Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.
2. Clara – Means “bright” or “clear” in Latin; associated with Saint Clare of Assisi.
3. Chloe – Greek for “blooming” or “fertility”; often used in ancient poetry.
4. Camila – Derived from Latin, meaning “young ceremonial attendant.”
5. Catherine – Of Greek origin, meaning “pure”; famously tied to Catherine the Great.
6. Cecilia – Patron saint of music, meaning “blind” in Latin.
7. Caroline – Feminine form of Charles, meaning “free man.”
8. Callie – Greek for “beautiful”; a modern and cheerful choice.
9. Cleo – Short for Cleopatra, meaning “glory of the father.”
10. Ciara – Irish name meaning “dark-haired.”

Names for Boys

11. Caleb – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “faithful” or “devotion.”
12. Christopher – Greek for “bearer of Christ”; associated with Saint Christopher.
13. Charles – Means “free man” and is tied to many historical kings.
14. Connor – Irish for “lover of hounds.”
15. Cameron – Scottish, meaning “crooked nose.”
16. Cedric – Invented by Sir Walter Scott for his novel Ivanhoe.
17. Craig – Scottish for “rock” or “crag.”
18. Cody – Irish origin, meaning “helpful” or “cushion.”
19. Cyrus – Persian for “sun” or “throne”; linked to King Cyrus the Great.
20. Colin – Derived from the Greek Nicholas, meaning “victory of the people.”

Gender-Neutral Names

21. Casey – Irish for “vigilant” or “watchful.”
22. Carter – English occupational name meaning “cart driver.”
23. Cameron – Popular for both boys and girls; means “crooked nose” in Gaelic.
24. Charlie – A diminutive of Charles or Charlotte, meaning “free man.”
25. Corey – Celtic origin, meaning “hollow.”
26. Ciel – French for “sky.”
27. Cassidy – Irish for “curly-haired.”
28. Cove – A nature-inspired name referring to a small bay.
29. Campbell – Scottish for “crooked mouth.”
30. Cypress – Inspired by the tree symbolizing strength and endurance.

Mythological or Historical Names

31. Cupid – Roman god of love.
32. Cerberus – The three-headed dog guarding the gates of the underworld in Greek mythology.
33. Cassandra – A Trojan princess cursed with the gift of prophecy.
34. Caesar – Title for Roman emperors; famously tied to Julius Caesar.
35. Clytemnestra – A tragic queen in Greek mythology.
36. Cronus – A Titan who ruled during the Golden Age in Greek myths.
37. Castor – One of the Gemini twins in Greek mythology.
38. Clio – The muse of history in Greek mythology.
39. Cato – A Roman statesman known for his stoic philosophy.
40. Calypso – A nymph in Greek mythology who detained Odysseus.

Literary Names

41. Charlotte – From E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web.
42. Catherine – Inspired by Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë.
43. Cordelia – A character in Shakespeare’s King Lear.
44. Cedric – From J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series.
45. Claudia – Mentioned in Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
46. Carson – Inspired by Rachel Carson, environmental author of Silent Spring.
47. Cosette – A character in Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables.
48. Cressida – Featured in Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida.
49. Christopher – Associated with Christopher Robin in Winnie the Pooh.
50. Camille – The tragic heroine in Alexandre Dumas’ La Dame aux Camélias.

Nature-Inspired Names

51. Clover – Symbol of luck and prosperity.
52. Coral – Inspired by the marine organism and its vibrant hues.
53. Cedar – A strong and aromatic tree.
54. Canyon – Refers to a deep valley with steep sides.
55. Cloud – Evokes images of the sky and serenity.
56. Cypress – A tree symbolizing hope and eternal life.
57. Chia – A flowering plant known for its seeds.
58. Cascade – Refers to a waterfall.
59. Crystal – Evokes clarity and beauty.
60. Citrine – A yellow gemstone associated with positivity.

Unique or Modern Names

61. Cairo – Inspired by the capital city of Egypt.
62. Calix – Greek for “very handsome.”
63. Cherish – Modern and sentimental, meaning “to treasure.”
64. Cielo – Spanish for “heaven” or “sky.”
65. Canyon – Unique and adventurous.
66. Capri – Inspired by the Italian island.
67. Cyra – Persian, meaning “sun” or “throne.”
68. Cressida – Rare and elegant.
69. Cove – Minimalist and nature-inspired.
70. Calypso – Mythological yet modern in sound.

Cultural Names

71. Carmen – Spanish, meaning “song.”
72. Chiara – Italian for “bright” or “clear.”
73. Cillian – Irish, meaning “church” or “war strife.”
74. Caius – Latin, meaning “rejoice.”
75. Cristiano – Italian/Spanish for “Christian.”
76. Chun – Chinese for “spring.”
77. Cielo – Spanish for “sky.”
78. Celeste – French, meaning “heavenly.”
79. Cyril – Greek, meaning “lordly.”
80. Cassio – Portuguese, meaning “hollow.”

Rare Names

81. Calliope – Greek muse of epic poetry.
82. Cressida – Known from Greek legends and Shakespeare’s works.
83. Cybele – Phrygian earth goddess.
84. Coraline – Popularized by Neil Gaiman’s novel.
85. Casimir – Slavic, meaning “destroyer of peace.”
86. Caius – Rare and regal Latin name.
87. Clio – A muse of history in Greek mythology.
88. Celandine – A rare flower name.
89. Catori – Native American for “spirit.”
90. Calandra – Greek for “lark.”

Short & Sweet Names

91. Cole – Simple and strong, meaning “coal-black.”
92. Cara – Italian for “beloved.”
93. Cate – A sleek form of Catherine.
94. Cleo – A short yet elegant name.
95. Cash – Associated with wealth and the singer Johnny Cash.
96. Chase – Popular and sporty.
97. Cruz – Spanish for “cross.”
98. Clay – Earthy and minimalist.
99. Cai – Short and strong, meaning “rejoice.”
100. Cy – A modern twist on Cyrus.