2110 Baby Girl Names That Start With Letter C
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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 | Clear, bright, and dazzling | |
| | Girl | Bright, clear, and radiant | |
| | Girl | Bright; Vivid; Dazzling and clear | |
| | Girl | One who has fame and is the brightest of all | |
| | Girl | Bright; Clear | |
| | Girl | Name of Gawain's sister | |
| | Girl | Gentle; Shining; Has fame followed by attention | |
| | Girl | Bright; Clear; Famous | |
| | Girl | Bright; Attention gainer and clear | |
| | Girl | Clear; Obvious; Free of objections; Unclouded | |
| | Girl | One who is bright, filled with good virtues, and is known by all | |
| |  Unisex | Clark's son | |
| | Unisex | One who lives beside the river Clare, the longest river in the Lough Corrib | |
| | Girl | Derived from Clarice, meaning bright, clear, dazzling, and famous | |
| | Girl | A woman's name | |
| | Girl | Brightness and clearness; Attractive | |
| | Girl | A bright woman; a dazzling woman who is attractive | |
| | Girl | Something that glows or shines | |
| | Girl | Derived from a saint's name Claudius, who lived in the 7th century | |
| | Girl | Differently abled; Enclosure | |
| | Girl | Differently abled; Closed | |
| | Girl | A female form of a 7th century saint, Claudius | |
| | Girl | Something that is feeble; lame | |
| | Girl | One who is a descendent of Gods; Hails from Gods | |
| | Girl | Spanish name for carnation, a bright flower | |
| | Unisex | A town situated near a place called Clayland | |
| | Unisex | One who is not only bright, but also famous and known by all | |
| | Girl | Fame; Popular; Glory | |
| | Girl | Praising in the name of flowers | |
| | Unisex | Transparent; Unobstructed; Easy to perceive or understand | |
| | Unisex | Approval or permission, often for a sale or action | |
| | Unisex | A large, heavy knife used for chopping meat. | |
| | Girl | A Roman herione who acted in the Classical era | |
| | Girl | A french version of Clelia; A Roman heroine | |
| | Girl | Mercy; showing forgiveness; pity; grace | |
| | Girl | A type of a climbing stemmed plant; a vine plant | |
| | Girl | Merciful; Gentle | |
| | Girl | Mild and gentle; Merciful; Good natured; Soft hearted | |
| | Girl | Gentle; Mild; Soft; Warm; Hearty | |
| | Girl | One who is very gentle, kind and soft hearted | |
| | Girl | One who is soft, gentle, good natured and lenient | |
| | Girl | Merciful; Gentle | |
| | Girl | Merciful; Gentle | |
| | Girl | Merciful; Tender; Forgiving; Soft-hearted | |
| | Girl | Mercy; Clemency | |
| | Girl | Derived from Clement meaning gentle and merciful | |
| | Unisex | Gentle; Mild; Soft; Tender; Merciful; Pleasant | |
| | Girl | Fame; Popular; Glory | |
| | Girl | Glorious gift; Renowned gift | |
| | Girl | Glory; Goddess Clíodhna | |
| | Girl | The daughter of the river God in mythology | |
| | Girl | Glory of the father | |
| | Unisex | Praises loudly; Famous for his reputation | |
| | Girl | It means glory or fame of the Father | |
| | Girl | A creative woman | |
| | Girl | A well known warrior; A well known soldier | |
| | Unisex | Glory of Hera | |
| | Girl | A clear and bright protector of men | |
| | Girl | A wandering group of people | |
| | Girl | Short name for Cleopatra, which means one who has glory and fame | |
| | Girl | To call on someone; To call someone | |
| | Girl | One who lives in the hills; who resides in the hills | |
| | Unisex | Intelligent; Ingenious; Skillful | |
| | Girl | Honor; Glory; Repute; Name;Credit | |
| | Unisex | Merciful; Gentle | |
| | Girl | An Irish goddess who had a beautiful shape; Who fell in love with a mortal | |
| | Girl | One who is shapely; A shapely Irish goddess who fell in love with a human | |
| | Girl | A form of given name Cleopatra, meaning she who brings glory to the father. | |
| | Unisex | Green shoot; Blooming | |
| | Girl | Beautiful; something that looks good and catches the eye of people | |
| | Girl | A person living near the Clodiagh river | |
| | Girl | One who cannot walk; lame or crippled | |
| | Girl | Fertility; Blooming; Spring | |
| | Girl | Blooming; Fertility | |
| | Girl | Fresh and green; healthy and green; goddess of flowers | |
| | Girl | One who is considered as the goddess of the Spring season | |
| | Girl | In Greek, the meaning of this name is greenery; A place filled with vegetation and plants | |
| | Girl | Blossoming or blooming of flowers; Goddess of flowers and spring | |
| | Girl | Derived from the name of a saint; Who converted her husband king to Christianity | |
| | Girl | One who is famous for war; known for his war skills | |
| | Girl | One who is famous for her war skills; Known as heroine for her war tactics | |
| | Girl | Famous for battle and war skills | |
| | Girl | One who is well known and famous for her battle and war skills | |
| | Girl | Derived from Clover; Flower from the pea family | |
| | Girl | Meadow flower; Wild flower | |
| | Unisex | Victorious; Determined | |
| | Unisex | Strong and intelligent | |
| | Girl | Mother of Atlanta; Amazon | |
| | Girl | A famous person who is also a great pleaser or wooer | |
| | Girl | A river fairy who fell in love with the Sun God | |
| | Unisex | Short; Simple; Unique | |
| | Girl | Serpent flower | |
| | Unisex | Fair person | |
| | Unisex | Supreme; Strong; Victorious | |
| | Unisex | Supplanter or one who follows | |
| | Unisex | Supplanter; He who replaces | |
| | Unisex | Raven; Black as coal | |
| | Unisex | Snake or venomous snake | |
| | Unisex | One who acts as a supplanter; One who replaces or takes place of someone else | |
| | Girl | One who is not familiar; a stranger | |
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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