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Browse baby names that start with the letter C, including reviewed meanings, origins, and cultural backgrounds where available.
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Baby Names Starting with C
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Irish
8 visible names share this origin thread.
Style thread
Classic
20 visible names carry this style signal.
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22 names found
HEBREW · BOY
Most often connected with Hebrew kelev, meaning dog.
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Meaning
Most often connected with Hebrew kelev, meaning dog.
Origin
hebrew
Style
biblical / short
Source
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SCOTTISH · BOY
Scottish form of Columba, meaning dove.
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Meaning
Scottish form of Columba, meaning dove.
Origin
scottish
Style
classic / nature / short
Source
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IRISH · GIRL
Dear, beloved, or gentle.
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Meaning
Dear, beloved, or gentle.
Origin
irish
Style
classic / elegant
Source
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ENGLISH · UNISEX
An English diminutive of Charles, from a Germanic name meaning man.
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Meaning
An English diminutive of Charles, from a Germanic name meaning man.
Origin
english
Style
classic / short
Source
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ENGLISH · GIRL
The French feminine diminutive of Charles, meaning free man or from the Germanic root for man.
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Meaning
The French feminine diminutive of Charles, meaning free man or from the Germanic root for man.
Origin
english
Style
classic / elegant / literary
Source
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GREEK · GIRL
Means green shoot in Greek, referring to fresh plant growth.
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Meaning
Means green shoot in Greek, referring to fresh plant growth.
Origin
greek
Style
classic / nature / biblical
Source
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IRISH · BOY
Ancient or enduring.
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Meaning
Ancient or enduring.
Origin
irish
Style
classic / short
Source
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IRISH · GIRL
Dark-haired or dark one.
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Meaning
Dark-haired or dark one.
Origin
irish
Style
classic / elegant
Source
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IRISH · BOY
Probably little church.
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Meaning
Probably little church.
Origin
irish
Style
classic / elegant
Source
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ENGLISH · GIRL
The feminine form of the Late Latin name Clarus, which meant clear, bright, or famous.
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Meaning
The feminine form of the Late Latin name Clarus, which meant clear, bright, or famous.
Origin
english
Style
classic / short / elegant
Source
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GREEK · GIRL
A short form of Greek-rooted names such as Cleopatra, connected with kleos, glory.
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Meaning
A short form of Greek-rooted names such as Cleopatra, connected with kleos, glory.
Origin
greek
Style
classic / short
Source
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IRISH · BOY
Lover of hounds.
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Meaning
Lover of hounds.
Origin
irish
Style
classic / short
Source
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GREEK · GIRL
A Latinized form of Greek Kore, meaning maiden.
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Meaning
A Latinized form of Greek Kore, meaning maiden.
Origin
greek
Style
classic / literary / short
Source
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IRISH · BOY
Little dark one.
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Meaning
Little dark one.
Origin
irish
Style
classic / elegant
Source
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IGBO · GIRL
An Igbo theophoric name meaning God is beautiful or God is more beautiful.
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Meaning
An Igbo theophoric name meaning God is beautiful or God is more beautiful.
Origin
igbo
Style
classic / elegant
Source
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IGBO · GIRL
An Igbo name meaning God is good, with Chidimma also documented as a variant spelling.
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Meaning
An Igbo name meaning God is good, with Chidimma also documented as a variant spelling.
Origin
igbo
Style
classic / elegant
Source
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THAI · BOY
A Thai masculine name written ชัย, meaning victory or triumph.
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Meaning
A Thai masculine name written ชัย, meaning victory or triumph.
Origin
thai
Style
short / classic
Source
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VIETNAMESE · UNISEX
From Sino-Vietnamese Châu (珠), meaning pearl or gem.
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Meaning
From Sino-Vietnamese Châu (珠), meaning pearl or gem.
Origin
vietnamese
Style
classic / nature / short
Source
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IRISH · BOY
An Irish form related to Colum and the Latin root columba, meaning dove.
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Meaning
An Irish form related to Colum and the Latin root columba, meaning dove.
Origin
irish
Style
classic / nature
Source
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IRISH · BOY
Possibly sense, reason, head, or chief in Old Irish.
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Meaning
Possibly sense, reason, head, or chief in Old Irish.
Origin
irish
Style
classic / short
Source
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ENGLAND AND WALES USAGE DATA · BOY
The standard pronunciation of Conall is "KON-ul," with the emphasis placed on the first syllable and a short, neutral vowel sound in the second. In some regional dialects of Irish and Scottish Gaelic, the final syllable may be slightly more pronounced, sounding like a clipped "al," though the "ul" ending is most common in English-speaking contexts. A frequent mispronunciation involves confusing it with the name Connor, but the distinct "L" ending provides a crisp, clear finish that sets it apart. The most natural nickname is "Con," which offers a friendly and approachable shorthand for childhood and casual settings. As the bearer ages, the full two-syllable name provides a more formal and dignified sound that fits well in professional environments. Parents should expect to occasionally clarify the spelling for those unfamiliar with Gaelic names, but the phonetic nature of the name makes it relatively easy to learn and remember.
Recorded in official England and Wales baby-name data in 2024, ranked #1595 for boys with 16 recorded births.
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Meaning
Recorded in official England and Wales baby-name data in 2024, ranked #1595 for boys with 16 recorded births.
Sound
/The standard pronunciation of Conall is "KON-ul," with the emphasis placed on the first syllable and a short, neutral vowel sound in the second. In some regional dialects of Irish and Scottish Gaelic, the final syllable may be slightly more pronounced, sounding like a clipped "al," though the "ul" ending is most common in English-speaking contexts. A frequent mispronunciation involves confusing it with the name Connor, but the distinct "L" ending provides a crisp, clear finish that sets it apart. The most natural nickname is "Con," which offers a friendly and approachable shorthand for childhood and casual settings. As the bearer ages, the full two-syllable name provides a more formal and dignified sound that fits well in professional environments. Parents should expect to occasionally clarify the spelling for those unfamiliar with Gaelic names, but the phonetic nature of the name makes it relatively easy to learn and remember./
Origin
England and Wales usage data
Source
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LATIN · BOY
Latin 'catus', meaning 'wise' or 'shrewd'. This surname evolved into a hallmark of Roman intellectual and moral tradition during the Republican era.
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Meaning
Latin 'catus', meaning 'wise' or 'shrewd'. This surname evolved into a hallmark of Roman intellectual and moral tradition during the Republican era.
Origin
latin
Style
short / unique / classic
Source
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