German 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.

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.

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

Warrior, Virile, Protrude, Man

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

Christian Faith, Follower of Christ, The Anointed One

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

Cam Meaning Crooked, Crooked Mouth

Horn, Raven

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

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

Army, Husband, Vigorous, Strong

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

The Pure, Girls

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

Man, Husband, Strong, Womanly

Constant, High, Brave Counsel, Steadfastness

The Limping, Disabled, Preserving, Lame

Darling, Handsome, Strong, Husband

Female Version of Charles, Husband, Man, Melody

Descendant of Cathasaigh, Brave

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

Limping, Disabled, Lame

Curly, Gruaig Which Means Hair

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

Favorite, Darling, Dear One

Bright, Sweet, Chocolate, 'Sweets'

Comfort, Consolation

Girl of the Sea, Nature Name, Maiden, Coral

The Pure

Pure, The Pure

Loud, Fight, Heroine, Famous Warrior

Disciple of Christ, Anointed Christian, Christ-bearer

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

Quiet and Frisky

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

Form of Clement, Gentleness, Merciful, Gentle, Merciful

Christian, The Anointed One, Belonging to Christ

Ash, Cendre, Little Cinders

Wreath Crown, Garland

Female Version of Carl, Charles, Small Champion

Anointed Christian, Belonging to Christ

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

Victorious

Man, Husband

Anointed Christian, Disciple of the Christ

Hero Or Champion, Hero

Manly, Form of Charles

Yeats, The Pure, Courage, Clear

Nickname for John, Beloved, Beautiful, Ruler

Charles, Song of Joy, Man, Strong

Beautiful, Female Version of Charles, Man, Husband

Army, Little and Womanly, Man, Husband

Place Name, Man, The Fortified Tower, Husband

Fruit Garden, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Land

Dear Little One, Keel, Beloved, The Pure

Christian Woman, Who Believe In Christianity, Anointed, Follower of Christ

Steadfastness, To Withstand, Constancy, Constant

Disciple of the Christ, Christian, The Anointed One

Form of Charles, Man

Husband, Man, Army

Strong, Vigorous

Female Version of Charles or Carl, Man, Vigorous, Husband

Pure, Modern Blend of Catrina and Patrice

Feminine of Charles, Husband, Strong, Glam

Form of Carolyne, Vigorous, Womanly, Husband

Christian Woman, Unblemished, Christ-bearer, Disciple of Christ

Court Attendant, Courtier

Little and Womanly, Diminutive with Royal Connotations, Army, Husband

Stream by a Clay Bed, Born of the Earth

Strong, Beloved, Song of Joy, Womanly

Strong One, Husband, Man

Anointed, Variant of Christian

Color, Colorful

Strong One, Man, Husband

Manly, Modern Form of Charles

Womanly, Husband, Song of Happiness, Man

Husband, Form of Carolyne, Little and Womanly, Strong

Vigorous, Strong

Free Man, Husband, Strong

Pure, Kaja, Katharina

Clover, Renowned Fighter, Name of a King, Illustrious and Fighting

Christ Carrier, The Anointed One

From the Clay Brook

Beloved, Free Man, Army, Dear

Empty, Vain

Daughter of Chryses

Girl of the Sea, Nature Name

Glory, Boasting

Rabe

The Pure

Free man

Enthusiasm

Famous Battle, Loud, Fight

Well-Formed

Cute, Pretty, Beloved, Dear

Free Man, Tiny and Feminine, Vigorous, Army

Strong, Carl, Song of Happiness, Womanly

Sixth, Fruitful, The Ancient, Blind

Artichoke

Variant of Carl, Free Man, Husband

Woman from the Mountain Kynthos on Delos Island, Precious Stone

The Pure

Husband, Man

Girlfriend

Woman from the Mountain Kynthos on Delos Island

Man, Army, Husband

Dove

Song of Happiness, Joy, Strong, Little and Womanly

Blind, Indication of the Gender of Caecilier

Girls, Girl, Victory and People

Star, Dazzling

Merciful, Gentleness

Lame, The Limping

Stupid Person, Farmer's Settlement, Army, Farmer

Cornu Which Means Horn, Horned, Strong Willed, Wise

The Element Cara Meaning Friend, Dear One, Precious Jewel, Expensive

Man, Tiny and Feminine, Husband, Strong

Female Version of Carl, Man, Husband

Cor, Hearts, Little Heart, Girls

Note to the Gender of Caecilier

Beautiful Woman, Strong, Little, Womanly

Strong, Man, Form of Carolyne, Husband

Strong, Vigorous

Free Man, Husband, Vigorous, Manly

Female Version of Carl, Charles, Small Champion

Raven

The Element Kharma Which is of the Meaning Delight

Combination of Cara and Lynn, Manly, Freeman, Beloved

Little and Womanly, Feminine Variant of Charles

Christ-bearer, Crystal Which Derives Ultimately from Greek Κρυσταλλος = Ice, Disciple of the Christ, Anointed Christian

Anointed, Follower of Christ, Dutch, Christian

Little, Joy, Strong, Song of happiness

Song of Happiness, Little and Womanly, Diminutive with Royal Connotations, Beautiful Woman

Free Man, Army, Vigorous, Husband

Stream by a Clay Bed, Born of the Earth

Free Man, Strong, Female Version of Charles, Little and Womanly

Daughter of the Wind

Husband, Vigorous, Song of Happiness, Womanly

Sky, Heaven

Army, Small Champion, Charles, Husband

Strong, Free Man, Husband, Vigorous

Little and Womanly, Feminine Variant of Charles

Diminutive with Royal Connotations, Strong, Song of Happiness, Little and Womanly

The Anointed One, Christian Woman, Lord of the Earth, Christ-bearer

Husband, Song of Happiness, Little and Womanly, Vigorous

Army, Small Beauty, Free Man, Female Version of Charles

Man, Tiny and Feminine, Husband, Glam

Beloved, The Element Cara Meaning Friend, Dear One, Love

Courtier, Court Attendant, Court-dweller

Song, Husband, Beloved, Female Version of Charles

Army, Small Beauty, Free Man, Female Version of Charles

Husband, Tiny and Feminine, Strong, Vigorous

Honorable Births, Acolyte

Little and Womanly, Feminine Variant of Charles

Man Warrior, Tiny and Feminine, Army, Carl

Strong, Carl, Song of Happiness, Womanly

Husband, Free Man, Vigorous, Fem Form of Carl

Place Name, Vigorous, Man, Farmer's Settlement

The Pure

Strong, Feminine Variant of Charles, Carol and Anne

The Pure

Indication of the Gender of Caecilier

Fem Form of Carl, Husband, Man, Vigorous

Pure, Torture, Form of the Greek Catherine

Strong, Vigorous, Army, Husband

Received from God

Vigorous, Strong, Free Man, Army

Strong, Manly, Army, Small Beauty

Beautiful Person

Free Man, Army, Vigorous, Husband

Girlfriend

Slim White

Strong, Vigorous, Army, Husband

Counsel, Bold, Advice, Advisor