2110 Baby Girl Names That Start With Letter C
Creative, charming, cheerful, pick a C name that best suits your cherub.
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Naming a baby girl can be delightful and tricky at the same time when you have plenty of options to choose from. Baby girl names that start with letter C open a new world with each carrying its special charm, history, and meaning. These names are taken from various cultures, languages, and customs, and include the traditional and timeless names to the novel and modern ones. Names beginning with this letter have religious associations ranging from St. Catherine of Siena to St. Christina of Bolsena (1) (2). The letter C defines a versatile, competent, and skillful person. Those with this initial in their names are believed to be kind, gentle, and generous with their money. They want to be successful in whatever they do and work hard to achieve their goals. Girls whose names start with C are especially likable because they are charming, easygoing, and great conversationalists. Their articulate nature and excellent communication skills inspire and motivate people. They even try to find areas where they can utilize their talents best. Loyalty is extremely important for a C person. They are loyal, and they expect it in return. The letter C is equivalent to three in numerology. People with this number are driven by intuition and thrive on change, even if it sometimes seems intimidating. On the downside, C people can become aggressive when hurt. They even take too much on their plate at once and may not even finish what they start. So if you want your daughter to grow up with these same or similar skills, go for a name beginning with the letter C. Choose from the below list of names that represent varied positive attributes such as power, knowledge, kindness, beauty, and grace. You may also give your daughter's name a personal touch by infusing it with their ideals.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | Light of the Moon | |
| | Girl | An easy-going, friendly and good natured person | |
| | Girl | 1,16th part of the Moon | |
| | Girl | The one who is loved by the Moon | |
| | Girl | Soothing light of Moon reaching the Earth | |
| | Girl | A Peahen | |
| | Girl | A beautiful Peahen | |
| | Girl | The one who as famous as the Moon | |
| | Girl | Rays of the Moon | |
| | Girl | Soothing ray of the Moon | |
| | Girl | Queen who resides on the Moon | |
| | Girl | A rare gem called the Moonstone | |
| | Girl | The beautiful Moon | |
| | Girl | Face similar to the Moon | |
| | Girl | Companion of the Moon | |
| | Girl | Light of the Moon | |
| | Girl | A Star in the galaxy | |
| | Girl | A heavenly body | |
| | Girl | Stylized representation of a star | |
| | Girl | Sanskrit metre | |
| | Girl | The one splendid like the Moon | |
| | Girl | Joining of the Moon and the stars | |
| | Girl | A canopy | |
| | Girl | A girl lit by the Moon; charismatic | |
| | Girl | Wonderful daughter of the Moon | |
| | Girl | Soothing light of the Moon | |
| | Girl | Soothing ray of light | |
| | Girl | Eminent person | |
| | Girl | Dweller by the canal; Bottle-maker | |
| | Girl | The pipeline; Old wine | |
| | Girl | Good natured woman | |
| | Girl | A graceful, beautiful girl | |
| | Girl | Encampment; Resting place | |
| | Girl | God is gracious | |
| |  Unisex | Grace of God | |
| | Girl | The wise one | |
| | Unisex | A sweet-smelling tree | |
| | Unisex | Graceful; Wise; Elegant | |
| | Girl | Moonlight | |
| | Girl | One who shines like the Moon | |
| | Girl | Favor of God | |
| | Girl | A majestic lady | |
| | Girl | Face resembling the Moon | |
| | Unisex | Communication, media, connection | |
| | Unisex | A wise and charming being | |
| | Girl | An imaginative individual | |
| | Girl | Melody; a song | |
| | Girl | A sweet and memorable song | |
| | Girl | A building stone | |
| | Girl | Derived from Cantal; a small stone | |
| | Girl | A melodious song | |
| | Girl | A singer | |
| | Girl | To sing well | |
| | Girl | A stony place near a river | |
| | Girl | A cheerful and friendly individual who sings perfectly | |
| | Girl | To sing; Candle; Stone | |
| | Unisex | The one who has a firm heart | |
| | Unisex | A benevolent human being | |
| | Girl | A girl as beautiful as the Moon | |
| | Unisex | A flower found in Cambodia | |
| | Girl | A boulder; stone | |
| | Girl | She who dwells in the house | |
| | Girl | A name for lace; Whipped cream | |
| | Girl | Moon | |
| | Girl | A stone placed in water; having a calm nature | |
| | Girl | Singing together | |
| | Girl | Moon; filled with light | |
| | Unisex | A scholar or an educated person | |
| | Girl | Light coming from the Moon | |
| | Unisex | The one who surpasses | |
| | Girl | Mayhem; State of confusion | |
| | Girl | Beaver; metal tin | |
| | Girl | As quick as the lighting | |
| | Girl | Place of worship | |
| | Unisex | A charming free man | |
| | Girl | A dear, pious, and wonderful individual | |
| | Unisex | Winning the service of Guru's lotus feet; One who has won the chance of serving God's Feet | |
| | Girl | The one who is under protection of God | |
| | Girl | Fostered under Lord's feet | |
| | Girl | The one who is blue and pink in color | |
| | Girl | A majestic and beautiful girl | |
| | Unisex | Rough ground; Brushwood; Leafy green vegetable | |
| | Girl | A strong, free, majestic individual | |
| | Unisex | Bar of sand | |
| | Girl | Tasty grapefruit; Wine | |
| | Girl | A darling | |
| | Girl | A green gemstone; Cherry fruit | |
| | Girl | Name of grandson of Siridean; peaceful being | |
| | Girl | A bright, lovely individual | |
| | Girl | A strong and virile human being | |
| | Girl | A dear and lively woman | |
| | Girl | A graceful person | |
| | Girl | Gracious, kind, and caring | |
| | Girl | Graceful; Beloved | |
| | Girl | Treasure; graceful person | |
| | Girl | A blissful person | |
| | Girl | Attractive; Personal flower | |
| | Girl | A dignified, poised person | |
| | Girl | A master of pleasant character | |
| | Girl | A responsible, friendly, and loving individual | |
Parents looking for baby girl names beginning with the letter C are spoilt for choice. These names have beautiful meanings, historical significance, and cultural affinity. Names are a living embodiment of the connection between the past and the future and carry the aspiration of the parents. Celebrate the unique identity and positive vibes that come along with the baby names that begin with the letter C. Also, make sure the name you choose doesn’t have any negative connotations in other cultures.
Infographic: Captivating Baby Girl Names Starting With The Letter C
Names starting with the letter C have various characteristics and values associated with them. These names vary from religious connotations to aspired qualities such as beauty, strength, or wisdom. So, if you’re looking for names starting with C for your little girl, look no further. The infographic below provides some fantastic baby girl names which begin with the letter C and their associated meanings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which are some unique and uncommon baby girl names that start with C?
The letter C has been the beginning of various girl names all over the world. Caina, meaning ‘created by God,’ Calais, meaning ‘changing color,’ Calypso, meaning ‘to conceal,’ and Calliope, meaning ‘beautiful-voiced,’ are some great uncommon girl names. They also come with many cute nicknames, such as Cally, C, and Cal.
2. What is the origin and meaning of the name Charlotte?
Charlotte is a diminutive of the French male name Charles. It means ‘free man.’ This name dates back to the 14th century and has associations with royalty. For example, the second wife of King Louis XI of France was Charlotte of Savoy and Charlotte de Bourbon-La Marche (1).
3. Are there any famous women with the name Catherine or variations of it?
Catherine the Great, who ruled Russia from 1762 to 1796 in the past, and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge in the modern day are two main famous figures associated with this name. English singer-songwriter Kate Bush (variation of Catherine), actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, and French actress Catherine Deneuve are other famous figures that bear the name's variations.
4. What are some nicknames for baby girl names that start with C?
Arlie, Callie, and Charlie are some cute nicknames for the popular girl name Charlotte, while Camm, Cammy, and Cami are good nicknames for Cameron. Carly and Carrie are pet forms of Caroline. But you can use these nicknames irrespective of the C-letter name of your daughter.
5. Which baby girl names start with C and have a nature or flower theme?
Chloe, meaning 'blooming', Crystal, meaning ‘gem,’ Cherry, meaning ‘cherry fruit’ or ‘brotherly love,’ and Clover, meaning ‘meadow flower’ are some great names that symbolize nature. Camelia, which is a flower and Carmel or orchard are other names that are inspired by nature and flowers.
6. What are some gender-neutral names that start with C?
There are quite many gender-neutral names that start with C, some examples are Cameron, meaning ‘crooked nose,’ Charlie, meaning ‘free man,’ Carson, meaning ‘son of the marsh-dwellers,’ Camden, meaning ‘winding valley,’ and Cali, meaning ‘lovely.’
References
- St. Catherine of Siena.
https://www.piercedhearts.org/theology_heart/life_saints/catherine_siena.html - Saint Christina.
https://www.catholic-saints.info/patron-saints/saint-christina.htm
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