Female and male names starting with the letter "C" .
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CARIAH
FeminineRare yet powerful Hebrew name derived from "kar," meaning "song" or "canticle," symbolizing "God's song.
CARIANA
FeminineLatin-origin name meaning "song" or "hymn", derived from "canticum", and associated with the Roman goddess of song, Camen. It has been used throughout Europe since medieval times and was famously borne by Saint Cariana, a 4th-century Christian martyr.
CARIANN
FeminineDistinctive Welsh female name derived from 'carreg', meaning 'stone'.
CARIANNA
FeminineCaptivating Italian female name derived from "caro," meaning dear or beloved, evoking feelings of love and affection.
CARIANNE
FeminineRare Latin-origin female name believed to derive from 'Carus', meaning beloved or dear, though its history and true origin remain unclear.
CARIBBEAN
FeminineThe name Caribbean originates from the Caribbean Sea and the indigenous Carib people who lived there before European colonization.
CARIBE
MasculineDistinctive Spanish name derived from the Native American word "Kari'na," meaning "the islanders" or "the people of the island.
CARICE
FeminineIrish origin name meaning "grace", derived from the Irish Gaelic word "carach".
CARICIA
FeminineSpanish origin, meaning "caress" or "touch", derived from the verb "acariciar". It suggests warmth, affection, and tenderness.
CARIDAD
FeminineFemale given name of Spanish origin that translates from Latin "caritas" meaning "charity or love".
CARIDEE
FeminineUnique female name with Greek origins, derived from the nymph Charis and meaning 'grace'.
CARIE
FeminineCarrie, of English origin, means 'free man' or 'strong'; popularized in the Victorian era, it's associated with figures like temperance advocate Carrie Nation and actress Carrie Fisher.
CARIEL
FeminineUnique and beautiful Hebrew name meaning "my song is God.
CARIELLE
FeminineRare, captivating French given name meaning "caress," coined in the 20th century to evoke tenderness and affection.
CARIG
MasculineUncommon Irish name derived from Cairbre, meaning "selective" or "choosing".
CARIGAN
FeminineRare Irish-derived given name, originating from the surname O'Carragain meaning 'descendant of Carraghán', with roots tracing back to ancient Irish clans like the Uí Carraghán.
CARIL
FeminineHebrew origin meaning 'song', it's a variant of Carmel which means 'orchard' or 'vineyard'.
CARILEE
FeminineUncommon yet charming Irish name derived from the historic O'Carroll surname, meaning 'descendant of Cearbhal', evolving from the Irish given name 'Ceara', signifying 'little dark-haired girl'. It embodies strength and beauty while preserving centuries-old Irish heritage.
CARILLA
FeminineRare but captivating Latin-derived name that means "dear" or "beloved," originating from ancient Rome before evolving in medieval Spain and Portugal.
CARILYN
FeminineAmerican variant spelling of Carolyn, meaning "freeholder" or "strong," originating from the Scottish masculine name Carol.
CARILYNN
FeminineModern American feminine name created by blending Carrie ("strong") and Lynn ("from the hillside").
CARIM
MasculineArabic male given name meaning 'generous' or 'noble'.
CARIME
FeminineDistinctive Spanish name meaning 'cherry,' derived from 'carimaño.'
CARIN
MasculineScandinavian origin, meaning 'to love' or 'care'.
CARIN
FeminineScandinavian given name derived from the Old Norse word "kar", meaning "love" or "dear". It gained international recognition due to its association with royalty, particularly Princess Carin of Sweden who became Crown Princess Margaret of Denmark. Notable individuals named Carin have made significant contributions in fields like graphic design and art.
CARINA
MasculineItalian female name with Latin roots, meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'.
CARINA
FeminineLatin-derived name that means 'beloved', inspired by astronomy's Southern Cross constellation.
CARINDA
FeminineCarinda, of Latin origin, signifies 'song' or 'poem', lending it a musical or poetic essence.
CARINE
FeminineFeminine name of Italian origin, derived from 'carino' meaning 'cute' or 'charming'.
CARINGTON
FeminineElegant English name derived from 'Cari', meaning loved or dear, combined with '-ington', town or estate. It translates to beloved town or dear estate.
CARINNA
FeminineRare Italian girl's name derived from the Latin 'carinus', meaning beloved, often used as a diminutive of Carolina or Carlotta.
CARINNE
FeminineRare and elegant French girl's name derived from Caroline, meaning "strong" or "powerful".
CARIO
MasculineUncommon Italian name of Latin origin, derived from 'carus' meaning 'dear'.
CARION
MasculineCariön is a rare yet intriguing Greek-derived name meaning 'little deer', historically associated with swiftness and divine grace in Greek mythology.
CARIS
FeminineWelsh origin, meaning "love" in English, and is derived from the Welsh word "caru". It has been popularly used as a female given name in medieval times up until today, and is often considered one of the most beautiful names in Welsh culture.
CARIS
MasculineGreek name meaning "grace," often associated with elegance and charm.
CARISA
FeminineUnique, elegant Spanish name derived from the Latin word 'carus', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'. Traditionally used in Spain, it was initially reserved for daughters of noble families before becoming more common among the general population.
CARISE
FeminineUncommon Italian girl's name derived from "carisio," meaning hazel tree, symbolizing beauty and fertility.
CARISHA
FeminineAfrican, Swahili female given name meaning 'to love' or 'love', promoting warmth in relationships.
CARISIA
FeminineUnique Latin-derived name originally associated with the Roman leather tanning profession, signifying 'grace' or 'charm'.