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

CARNELL

Masculine

English name derived from Old English "carne" meaning 'meat' or 'flesh', and "-ell", indicating a small stream. Its unique meaning, 'small flesh stream', reflects a strong connection to nature and the elements.

CARNELLA

Feminine

Italian-derived name meaning "little meat" or "small piece of flesh," historically used as a term of endearment for young girls, particularly in southern Italy's Campania and Sicily regions.

CARNES

Masculine

English name originally derived from 'carne', meaning 'meat', used as a nickname for those involved in the meat trade.

CARNESHA

Feminine

Uncommon American given name invented by Alice Walker for her novel "The Color Purple".

CARNESHIA

Feminine

Carneshia, of African American origin, is a blend of Lena Horne and Eartha Kitt's names, embodying elegance, talent, and strength, and often associated with positivity, creativity, and independence.

CARNETTA

Feminine

African-derived female name meaning 'generous' or 'noble', popular among African Americans since the mid-20th century.

CARNEY

Masculine

Uncommon English given name of Irish origin, derived from the surname Ó Cearnaigh, which means 'warlike' or 'valiant'.

CARNEY

Feminine

Irish given name derived from 'Ó Catharnaigh', meaning 'descendant of little champion'.

CARNIE

Feminine

Rare Scottish given name derived from the Irish surname Ó Cearnaigh, meaning "little rock" or "rocky".

CARNIE

Masculine

Uncommon English given name derived from the Middle English word 'carny', meaning 'strong' or 'brave'.

CARNISHA

Feminine

Captivating African-origin name derived from the Swahili word 'karinasha', meaning 'to have joy'.

CARNITA

Feminine

Charming and distinctive female given name of Latin origin, derived as a diminutive form of Carolina meaning 'strong' or 'freeholder,' with '-ita' signifying smallness or endearment.

CARO

Feminine

Italian name meaning "dear" or "beloved," often used as a term of endearment and sometimes as a shortened form of Carlo.

CARO

Masculine

Italian female name derived from Carlo, meaning 'free'.

CAROL

Masculine

Feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the masculine name Carolus/Karolus, meaning "strong" or "freeholder".

CAROL

Feminine

Unisex English given name originating from the male name Caroline, itself derived from the Latin Carolus meaning 'strong' or 'freeholder'.

CAROLA

Feminine

Italian feminine given name derived from 'caro', meaning dear or beloved, and was likely created as a female counterpart to Carlo, itself derived from the Germanic Karl.

CAROLAN

Feminine

Unique Irish origin given name derived from the surname Ó'Carrollain meaning "descendant of Cearbhall" or "little hardy one".

CAROLANN

Feminine

Striking Irish name derived from Caoilfhionn, meaning 'fair-haired'.

CAROLANNE

Feminine

French-derived female name meaning "strong" or "freeholder," originally from the male name Carolus.

CAROLAY

Feminine

French feminine given name derived from Occitan 'Carulus,' meaning 'little beloved one.'

CAROLD

Masculine

Carold is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse personal name Karl, meaning "freeholder" or "strong." This historic name has been associated with strength, courage, and independence, famously held by Charlemagne, also known as King Carolus Magnus. Still popular today, particularly in Scandinavia, Carold carries a rich historical legacy.

CAROLDEAN

Feminine

American-blend girl's name, coined in the 20th century from Caroline ('strong') and Dean ('leader').

CAROLDINE

Feminine

Rare, distinctive female name of Latin origin, derived from the male name Carolus meaning "strong" or "freeholder". Popularized during the Middle Ages for kings and noblemen, it evolved into a female given name over time.

CAROLE

Feminine

Feminine name of French origin, derived from Charles meaning "free man" or "strong". First used as a female name in France during the Middle Ages, Carole gained popularity worldwide with notable figures like Carole Lombard and Carole King.

CAROLE

Masculine

Latin-derived feminine name meaning "strong" or "freeholder".

CAROLEA

Feminine

Uncommon yet intriguing Latin-derived name meaning "of the heart," associated with the Roman goddess Cardea who safeguarded doors and thresholds.

CAROLEANN

Feminine

Unique American feminine given name derived from Carol ('song') and Anne ('grace'), carrying elegance and versatility.

CAROLEE

Feminine

Modern American feminine name variant of Carol, meaning 'strong in battle'.

CAROLEEN

Feminine

Rare French female given name derived from "carole," meaning dance, with an interpreted meaning of "strength in dance" or "free dancer.

CAROLEENA

Feminine

Charming French-origin name derived from "carole," meaning a traditional circle dance, combined with the feminine suffix "-ina." It evokes images of grace and joy, without any specific symbolism beyond its association with dance.

CAROLEN

Feminine

Feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "freeholder" or "strong," derived from the male name Carolus.

CAROLENA

Feminine

Uncommon yet captivating Italian name derived from "carola," meaning "song" or "dance." It historically signifies joy, celebration, and creativity while carrying rich cultural significance in Italy.

CAROLENE

Feminine

French feminine given name derived from "carole," meaning "dance" or "round dance.

CAROLETTA

Feminine

Italian name derived from Carlotta, meaning "freeholder" or "strong," associated with European nobility like Maria Carolina of Naples.

CAROLETTE

Feminine

Unique French feminine given name derived from "carole," meaning a circular dance, and believed to be a variant of Charlotte or diminutive of Caroline. It was popular in France during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

CAROLGENE

Feminine

Unique, feminine variant of Charles, meaning "strong" in Latin.

CAROLIE

Feminine

Charming French name derived from 'carole', meaning 'circle' or 'round dance'. It's a feminine form of Carole, which originated from Charles, a German name meaning 'free man'. Carolie is notable for its historical figures and offers an appealing blend of uniqueness and familiarity.

CAROLIN

Feminine

Distinctive Germanic given name derived from Carolus, meaning 'strong' or 'freeholder', associated with females in recent years, popularized by historical figures like Charlemagne and celebrated worldwide today despite variations in spelling across cultures.

CAROLINA

Feminine

The feminine given name Carolina originates from Italian roots, derived from the Latin word 'carulus' meaning 'strong'. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages through the Hapsburg family and was further popularized by Maria Carolina of Austria who married King Ferdinand IV of Naples and Sicily in 1768.