English girl names starting with C

The French feminine form of Charles, meaning "free man," it’s a royal favorite and a global top pick with nicknames like Lottie.

Meaning "bright" or "clear" in Latin, Clara is a vintage gem tied to ballet, music, and 19th-century heroines.

Greek for "pure," this timeless name has royal, saintly, and literary roots, and remains elegant in its softer C-spelling.

A Greek name for the moon goddess Artemis, Cynthia peaked mid-century.

Cora, from Greek for "maiden," links to Persephone's myth and Downton Abbey’s countess, making it both ancient and trendy.

From the French meaning "free man," Caroline has royal and presidential links and remains a timeless classic.

This French form of Clara means “bright” or “clear” and has a clean, classic sound.

The ancient Roman name Claudia means "lame" or "enclosure" yet maintains its presence through classic usage

Warrior, Virile, Protrude, Man

Heaven, Form of Cecilia, Of Sky, Heavenly

Victory of the People, Girl, Holly

Disciple of Christ, Beautiful Christian, The Anointed One, Christ-bearer

Kleopatra, Boasting

Heavenly, Divine, Of the Sky

Song, Garden Orchard, Bright Red, Son of

Christian Faith, Follower of Christ, The Anointed One

Master, Ruler, Far Sighted, The Element Kyrios Which Means Lord

Attendant for a Temple, Swiftness of Foot, Honorable Births, Acolyte

Blind

Variant of Nicolette, Nike Which Means Victory, Victorious, Necklace

Most Beautiful, Variant of Cayley Lovely, Fortress, Lark

Dear, The Element Cara Meaning Friend, Expensive, Beloved

Cam Meaning Crooked, Crooked Mouth

Green Shoot

Crystal, Unblemished, Precious Stone, Brilliant Glass

Horn, Raven

Warlike, Proud, The Pure

Jewel of the Sea, Little Hearts, Heart, Cordus

The Merciful, Gentleness, Mercy, Gentle

Free-born, Religious, He Who is with the Illustrious, Acolyte

Form of Cynthia, Little Ash-girl, From, Way

Army, Husband, Vigorous, Strong

Snub Nosed, Court-dweller, Court Meaning Short, Courtly

White, Pure, Clarity, Sincere, Title for queen mother in African kingdom

Similar to the Latin Clara, Brilliant, Clear, Most Illustrious

Official of the Church, Canon, Occupational Name, Priest

The Pure, Girls

Vigorous, Strong, Charity, Cherie

Feminine Variant of Charles, Joy, Little and Womanly, Manly

Man, Husband, Strong, Womanly

Constant, High, Brave Counsel, Steadfastness

Cealc Which Means Chalk Limestone, Landing Place, Port, Harbor

The Limping, Disabled, Preserving, Lame

Darling, Handsome, Strong, Husband

Female Version of Charles, Husband, Man, Melody

Charity, Act of Kindness, Affection, Brotherly Love

Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor

Blind One, Sixth

Descendant of Cathasaigh, Brave

The Word Carino Which is of the Meaning Pretty Cute, Darling, Pure, Dear

Limping, Disabled, Lame

Bright, Clear, Famous, Shining

Clear, Most Illustrious, Bright, Similar to the Latin Clara

Famous

Curly, Gruaig Which Means Hair

Victory and People, The Element Cailín with the Meaning Girl, Girls

Goddess of the Moon, Similar to Celia or Selena, A French Pirate Name is Celine Le Beak, Heaven

Pinkish Stones, Semi-Precious Sea Growth Often Deep Pink, Red, Coral

Favorite, Darling, Dear One

Of Sky, Heavenly, Divine

Bright Red, Fruit Garden, Fruitful Land

Unintelligible Speakers, Indian People, Born Dancer

Bright, Sweet, Chocolate, 'Sweets'

Similar to a Clan Name, Crooked Stream, Bent Nose

Comfort, Consolation

Driver of a Cart, Carter

Husband, Pure, Vigorous, Female Version of Charles Manly

Grace, Kindness

Sculptor, One who Carves Wood

Pure, Honest, White

Inspired By the Holy, The Word Chant Which Means Song, Patronym of Baron Chantal

Bearer of Christ or Anointed, Christian Woman, Christ-bearer

Coastal Rocks, Son of Carr, Mossy Place, Rock

From the Crow's Ford, Crow Ford

Seller, Surname

Girl of the Sea, Nature Name, Maiden, Coral

Clergyman, Form of Clark, Scholar, Occupational Name

Blind, Sixth, Form of Cecilia

Conceive

The Pure

Pure, The Pure

Hunter, Huntsman

Small Belligerent One

Loud, Fight, Heroine, Famous Warrior

Jayson, Kay

Perfect, Acolyte, Accomplished

Candle Maker, Candle-maker

Bright Red, Fruit Garden, Fruitful Land

Variant of the Flower Name Camelia, Camellia

The Dark Farmstead

To Care for Dearly, Beloved

Necklace, Victorious, Nike Which Means Victory, Variant of Nicolette

Pure, Modern Variant of Karen

Generous, Hearty, Benevolent, Good Hearted

Disciple of Christ, Anointed Christian, Christ-bearer

Guiding Principle, Belief

Darling

Glorious

Carl, Little One Dark Haired, Manly, Feminine Variant of Charles

Purity, Pure, Virtuous, Chastity

Luminous, Bright, English, Famous

The Pure

Quiet and Frisky

Little Maiden, From the Round Hill, Ravine, Girls

Heart Courage, Heart

Handsome

The Elements Kleos Meaning Glory, I Will Triumph In the Father

Little Hearts, Maiden, Too: the Latest Developed, Virgin

Lame

Caprice, Impulsive

Seething Pool, Hill Hollow, Strong and Lively, God's Servant

Form of Clement, Gentleness, Merciful, Gentle, Merciful

Candlemas

Large Curl

The Ancient Country, From China, Musical Instrument

The Moon Goddess, Abbreviation of Cynthia and Lucinda

Beautiful, Place Name and Surname

Cross

Gold, Beautiful, Berry, Bright

Diminutive of Clement, Giving Mercy, Gentle, Mild

Raven, Raven-haired

Christian, The Anointed One, Belonging to Christ

A Rhythmic Flow of Sounds, Hillock, Simple Happiness, Pure

Summer

Similar to the Latin Clara, Brilliant, Most Illustrious, Clear

Helper, Son of Óda, Helpful, Cushion

Ash, Cendre, Little Cinders

Conception, Conceive

Cluere, Praised One

Mild, The Gentle, Gentleness, Mercy

Wreath Crown, Garland

A Gamble, Record Keeper, Variant of Chauncey, The Chance

A Shrub with Flowers from Japan

Female Version of Carl, Charles, Small Champion

Innocent, Diminutive Form of Katherine, Pure

Like a Candle

Consolation

The Element Clarus with the Meaning Clear Bright Famous, Beautiful

Mind, Spirit, Clover, Fortunate

Like a Candle

Cherry, Beloved

Moon

Castle, Fortress

Lamb

Loveable

The Fortified Tower, Carl's Island, Place Name, From the Walled City

Prudent Fire

Anointed Christian, Belonging to Christ

Bright, Clear, Similar to Clara, Famous

Ravine, From the Round Hill, Dweller Near a Hollow, Seething Pool

Victorious

Bent Nose, Crooked Stream, Clan

Charity

Renowned, Bright

Beloved One, Darling

Where the Heavens Touch the Earth

Oak Wood

Little Girl

Mighty

Charcoal Merchant, Coal Miner

At the Cross

Christian Woman, Christ-bearer, Form of Christopher, Anointed

Giving Mercy, Indulgent, Mild, Form of Clement

Man, Husband

Anointed Christian, Disciple of the Christ

Wealthy Man, Diminutive of Caspar, Case, Vain

Hero Or Champion, Hero

Fight, Heroine, Famous Warrior, Renowned Battle

Manly, Form of Charles

Yeats, The Pure, Courage, Clear

The Pure, Dear, Pretty, Beloved

Nickname for John, Beloved, Beautiful, Ruler

Affection, Brotherly Love, Charity, Grace

Dweller Near a Hollow, Greek Poetess, Seething Pool, From the Round Hill

Chastity

Son of Cathalain

Victory and People