Female and male names starting with the letter "C" .

Ancient Irish boy's name meaning 'hound' in old Irish, originally given for swiftness, loyalty, and bravery.

Ancient Aztec male name meaning 'one who has made it rain', composed of Nahuatl words 'cuitlatl' (rain) and 'huaqueh' (to make).

Enigmatic name of unknown origin, with theories suggesting African roots but no definitive evidence.

Rare Irish male given name derived from the ancient surname Ó Cuilleáin, meaning "descendant of Cuilleán," which translates to "strife" or "contentious.

Rare Irish given name derived from the surname Ó Cuilinn, meaning "descendant of the evergreen one".

Irish boy's name derived from "Culien", meaning "holly".

Irish surname derived from 'cuileann', meaning holly, associated with living near holly groves or having red hair.

Uncommon Irish given name derived from the surname "Mac Culai," meaning "son of Culai," which is believed to have originated from the Irish word "cuileann," or holly plant.

Rare Irish given name derived from the surname Ó Cuallach, meaning "descendant of bright-haired/bold," reflecting the ancient Galway clan's known bravery.

Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word "Cuilean," meaning "puppy" or "whelp.

Rare Irish male given name derived from the ancient Irish surname Ó Cuillinn, meaning "descendant of Cuillin," a legendary warrior or hero whose name means "holly.

English given name of Old French origin, derived from 'culle', meaning 'basin' or 'bowl'. It now signifies friendship or companionship.

Rare, Irish-derived name meaning "Holly," possibly linked to the winter solstice or strength.

The given name Culture originates from Old French, meaning 'to cultivate or grow', and was popularized during the mid-20th century Black Power movement by figures like Stokely Carmichael.

The name Culture, derived from the English word 'culture', signifies one's embodiment of social behaviors, customs, arts, and knowledge.

English given name derived from the Old English word "culfre", meaning "cook" or "kitchen servant".

Turkish name derived from Arabic 'jumuah', meaning 'Friday'. It signifies unity and community in Islamic culture.

African name of Congo origin meaning "the living one".

Vietnamese origin and means "also" or "too".

Vietnamese male name derived from 'cương', meaning steel, signifying strength and resilience.

Italian given name originally derived from the Lombardy town of Cupertino, named after Saint Peter. The name signifies "desiring St. Peter" and has been associated with notable figures like Saint Joseph of Cupertino and tech giant Apple Inc.'s headquarters in California.

Latin-derived boy's name, originating from the Roman god of love, Cupido, son of Venus.

Cura, of Latin origin, means "to care for" and was used as a title for protective goddesses in ancient Rome.

Modern American name with no clear historical origins or traditional meaning, created by individuals seeking a novel moniker for their children. Its unique sound makes it distinctive and appealing to those who prefer unusual names.

French-origin given name derived from "curia," meaning council or assembly. It gained popularity due to Marie Curie's Nobel Prize-winning scientific achievements and is strongly associated with intelligence, unity, and collaboration.

Unique, beautiful name of Latin origin meaning "golden" or "golden-haired," signifying warmth and beauty.

Curtis is an English male given name derived from the Old French word 'curteis', meaning 'short' or 'concise'.

English origin, created for its sound rather than its significance, with no specific meaning or historical association.

Uncommon American given name of English origin, derived from the Middle English word 'curle', meaning 'curl'. It was historically given to individuals with curly hair or a curved appearance.

Unusual American first name believed to have been coined by African Americans during slavery, potentially derived from 'curly', referring to someone with curly hair or a curved appearance.

Rare, exotic name of Yoruba origin, meaning "Wealthy one who smiles".

Curly is an unusual American given name, popularized by Curly Howard of the Three Stooges, known for its rarity and symbolism of adaptability and uniqueness.

Curly is an English given name derived from 'curly', originally referring to someone with curly hair or lively energy. First used in the early 20th century U.S., notable figures include baseball player Curly Lamoreux and Three Stooges actor Curly Howard. Despite its uniqueness, it's occasionally found throughout history.

Uncommon Irish female given name derived from the surname 'O'Cearbhaill', meaning 'descendant of Cearbhal', which translates to 'spear'. It carries no specific historical figure or symbolism beyond its Irish linguistic origins.

Rare African given name of Irish origin, derived from the surname O'Curraoin which means "little currach," a type of small boat.

Uncommon English given name meaning 'curly-haired', derived from the Middle English word 'curl'.

Rare but notable English name derived from the adjective 'curly', referring to something wavy or curved. It originated as a nickname for individuals with curly hair, and was famously used by jazz musician Cab Calloway.

Irish given name of ancient Gaelic origin, derived from Ó Ciaráin, which likely referred to individuals with dark hair or complexion.

Rare yet notable Irish male given name derived from the ancient Gaelic surname Ó Cocháin, originally bestowed upon individuals with red hair or a reddish complexion.

Uncommon Irish given name meaning 'strong or powerful', derived from the ancient Irish surname O'Curnain.