Names for Girls
- Charlotte – French origin, meaning “free man”; popularized by Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.
- Clara – Means “bright” or “clear” in Latin; associated with Saint Clare of Assisi.
- Chloe – Greek for “blooming” or “fertility”; often used in ancient poetry.
- Camila – Derived from Latin, meaning “young ceremonial attendant.”
- Catherine – Of Greek origin, meaning “pure”; famously tied to Catherine the Great.
- Cecilia – Patron saint of music, meaning “blind” in Latin.
- Caroline – Feminine form of Charles, meaning “free man.”
- Callie – Greek for “beautiful”; a modern and cheerful choice.
- Cleo – Short for Cleopatra, meaning “glory of the father.”
- Ciara – Irish name meaning “dark-haired.”
Names for Boys
- Caleb – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “faithful” or “devotion.”
- Christopher – Greek for “bearer of Christ”; associated with Saint Christopher.
- Charles – Means “free man” and is tied to many historical kings.
- Connor – Irish for “lover of hounds.”
- Cameron – Scottish, meaning “crooked nose.”
- Cedric – Invented by Sir Walter Scott for his novel Ivanhoe.
- Craig – Scottish for “rock” or “crag.”
- Cody – Irish origin, meaning “helpful” or “cushion.”
- Cyrus – Persian for “sun” or “throne”; linked to King Cyrus the Great.
- Colin – Derived from the Greek Nicholas, meaning “victory of the people.”
Gender-Neutral Names
- Casey – Irish for “vigilant” or “watchful.”
- Carter – English occupational name meaning “cart driver.”
- Cameron – Popular for both boys and girls; means “crooked nose” in Gaelic.
- Charlie – A diminutive of Charles or Charlotte, meaning “free man.”
- Corey – Celtic origin, meaning “hollow.”
- Ciel – French for “sky.”
- Cassidy – Irish for “curly-haired.”
- Cove – A nature-inspired name referring to a small bay.
- Campbell – Scottish for “crooked mouth.”
- Cypress – Inspired by the tree symbolizing strength and endurance.
Mythological or Historical Names
- Cupid – Roman god of love.
- Cerberus – The three-headed dog guarding the gates of the underworld in Greek mythology.
- Cassandra – A Trojan princess cursed with the gift of prophecy.
- Caesar – Title for Roman emperors; famously tied to Julius Caesar.
- Clytemnestra – A tragic queen in Greek mythology.
- Cronus – A Titan who ruled during the Golden Age in Greek myths.
- Castor – One of the Gemini twins in Greek mythology.
- Clio – The muse of history in Greek mythology.
- Cato – A Roman statesman known for his stoic philosophy.
- Calypso – A nymph in Greek mythology who detained Odysseus.
Literary Names
- Charlotte – From E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web.
- Catherine – Inspired by Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë.
- Cordelia – A character in Shakespeare’s King Lear.
- Cedric – From J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series.
- Claudia – Mentioned in Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
- Carson – Inspired by Rachel Carson, environmental author of Silent Spring.
- Cosette – A character in Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables.
- Cressida – Featured in Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida.
- Christopher – Associated with Christopher Robin in Winnie the Pooh.
- Camille – The tragic heroine in Alexandre Dumas’ La Dame aux Camélias.
Nature-Inspired Names
- Clover – Symbol of luck and prosperity.
- Coral – Inspired by the marine organism and its vibrant hues.
- Cedar – A strong and aromatic tree.
- Canyon – Refers to a deep valley with steep sides.
- Cloud – Evokes images of the sky and serenity.
- Cypress – A tree symbolizing hope and eternal life.
- Chia – A flowering plant known for its seeds.
- Cascade – Refers to a waterfall.
- Crystal – Evokes clarity and beauty.
- Citrine – A yellow gemstone associated with positivity.
Unique or Modern Names
- Cairo – Inspired by the capital city of Egypt.
- Calix – Greek for “very handsome.”
- Cherish – Modern and sentimental, meaning “to treasure.”
- Cielo – Spanish for “heaven” or “sky.”
- Canyon – Unique and adventurous.
- Capri – Inspired by the Italian island.
- Cyra – Persian, meaning “sun” or “throne.”
- Cressida – Rare and elegant.
- Cove – Minimalist and nature-inspired.
- Calypso – Mythological yet modern in sound.
Cultural Names
- Carmen – Spanish, meaning “song.”
- Chiara – Italian for “bright” or “clear.”
- Cillian – Irish, meaning “church” or “war strife.”
- Caius – Latin, meaning “rejoice.”
- Cristiano – Italian/Spanish for “Christian.”
- Chun – Chinese for “spring.”
- Cielo – Spanish for “sky.”
- Celeste – French, meaning “heavenly.”
- Cyril – Greek, meaning “lordly.”
- Cassio – Portuguese, meaning “hollow.”
Rare Names
- Calliope – Greek muse of epic poetry.
- Cressida – Known from Greek legends and Shakespeare’s works.
- Cybele – Phrygian earth goddess.
- Coraline – Popularized by Neil Gaiman’s novel.
- Casimir – Slavic, meaning “destroyer of peace.”
- Caius – Rare and regal Latin name.
- Clio – A muse of history in Greek mythology.
- Celandine – A rare flower name.
- Catori – Native American for “spirit.”
- Calandra – Greek for “lark.”
Short & Sweet Names
- Cole – Simple and strong, meaning “coal-black.”
- Cara – Italian for “beloved.”
- Cate – A sleek form of Catherine.
- Cleo – A short yet elegant name.
- Cash – Associated with wealth and the singer Johnny Cash.
- Chase – Popular and sporty.
- Cruz – Spanish for “cross.”
- Clay – Earthy and minimalist.
- Cai – Short and strong, meaning “rejoice.”
- Cy – A modern twist on Cyrus.