Female and male names starting with the letter "C" .
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CAYBREE
FeminineCaptivating modern name coined by author Keri Arthur for her character in the Riley Jenson Guardian series. While its meaning is open to interpretation, it has gained popularity as an independent given name due to its uniqueness and lack of predefined significance.
CAYCE
FeminineAmerican given name with Old Norse origins, derived from the personal name Ketill meaning "cauldron" or "kettle.
CAYCE
MasculineEnglish name that means "alert" or "watchful," originating from the Old French word "cais.
CAYCEE
FeminineAmerican feminine given name created in the mid-20th century by combining Casey and Cece. It gained popularity for its appealing sound and uniqueness despite lacking traditional meaning or history.
CAYCEN
MasculineUncommon Irish name meaning "curly-headed".
CAYCI
FeminineRare, unisex French name derived from 'caique', a type of Mediterranean boat, signifying freedom and adventure.
CAYCIE
FeminineUncommon name with unknown origins and meanings, making it a true mystery in the realm of nomenclature.
CAYD
MasculineModern male given name with unknown origin and meaning, but it has gained some popularity in recent years.
CAYDA
FeminineArabic name meaning 'leadership' or 'guidance', often associated with strength, wisdom, and determination.
CAYDAN
MasculineDistinctively modern Turkish name derived from "cay" (tea) and "dan" (judge), bearing the unique meaning of "tea judge.
CAYDAN
FeminineTurkish boy's name that combines the elements of "sea/ocean" and "judge/justice," symbolizing strength and wisdom.
CAYDANCE
FeminineAmerican origin name created by parents seeking uniqueness; it's not tied to specific meanings or traditions yet. Some interpret its sound to relate to movement and rhythm.
CAYDE
MasculineIrish given name derived from the Gaelic word "Caoidhe," meaning "combat" or "war.
CAYDEE
FeminineModern American name with no specific meaning or historical background; it was created rather than derived from existing names and gained popularity for its unique sound.
CAYDEN
MasculineCayden, of Irish origin, means "little kind warrior.
CAYDEN
FeminineIrish male given name derived from the ancient surname "O'Cathain," meaning "descendant of Cathán" or "son of Cathán.
CAYDENCE
FeminineCaptivating American name derived from the English word 'cadence', meaning rhythm or flow, popularized by singer Macy Gray in 2001.
CAYDENCE
MasculineModern American female name derived from the musical term "cadence", signifying rhythm and harmony.
CAYDENN
MasculineUnique Welsh given name derived from 'Cadwyn,' meaning 'chain' or 'series,' signifying strength and unity.
CAYDIEN
MasculineDistinctive French-origin given name derived from 'cayde', meaning 'fell' or 'dropped'. Its exact origins are unclear, but it may reference fate or destiny. Though historically rare, Caydien has gained some popularity in recent years.
CAYDIN
FeminineCaydin: A unique, uncommon unisex name of unknown origin, gaining popularity in English-speaking countries despite no known etymology or cultural association.
CAYDIN
MasculineModern given name of Gaelic origin, derived from the surname MacAoidh meaning "son of Aodh," which signifies strength and vitality from its roots in Irish culture.
CAYDINCE
FeminineUnique and distinctive name of uncertain origin, believed by some to be a variant of Welsh Cadwyn meaning 'battle', popularized recently by celebrity usage.
CAYDN
MasculineRare yet powerful Welsh male given name derived from 'Cadwyn', meaning 'battle'. It signifies strength, determination, and triumph over adversity.
CAYDON
MasculineModern, unique name of unknown origin and meaning.
CAYDREN
MasculineDistinctive Welsh name meaning "leader" or "champion," inspired by the legendary warrior king Cadwr from Welsh mythology.
CAYDYN
MasculineAmerican-origin, modern and unique given name, likely created by parents seeking a distinctive unisex option.
CAYE
FeminineRare Spanish-Basque given name meaning 'harbor' or 'shelter', with a strong maritime history and connection to the Basque Country's culture.
CAYENNE
MasculineUnique female name with roots tracing back to the vibrant city of Cayenne in French Guiana, founded in 1643 and named after the cayenne pepper trees found there. Its meaning is often associated with the French word for "peppery" or "spicy.
CAYENNE
FeminineFrench-inspired female given name derived from the city of Cayenne in French Guiana, named after the Cayenne pepper plant. It signifies warmth, passion, and intensity, reflecting the pepper's spicy nature.
CAYETANA
FeminineUnique and elegant Spanish given name derived from the wild blackberry "cayeta." It is often associated with elegance and sophistication, and has been passed down through generations of Spanish nobility. Today, it remains popular among Spanish-speaking parents and has gained international recognition for its distinctive sound and exotic appeal.
CAYETANO
MasculineUncommon Spanish given name derived from the Latin 'cayetarius', meaning 'attendant or servant'. It honors Saint Cayetano, an Italian priest known for his devotion.
CAYL
MasculineCeltic name meaning "slender, fair-haired" in Gaelic, brought to Scotland by Irish settlers during the Dark Ages.
CAYLA
FeminineRecent, unique American girl's name, of undetermined meaning but often linked to 'heaven' or 'music'. It gained prominence in the late 1900s.
CAYLAH
FeminineCaptivating female name of unknown origin, potentially derived from Welsh Caitlin meaning "pure," or inspired by Cayla/Kayla, gaining popularity since 2004 in the US and Australia (2009-2015).
CAYLAN
MasculineUncommon Irish unisex name meaning 'beautiful' or 'fair-haired', derived from the Gaelic Caoilfhionn, with roots tracing back to the 13th century.
CAYLAN
FeminineStriking Scottish Gaelic name meaning "warlike" or "fierce," reflecting strength and courage.
CAYLANI
FeminineUnique Hawaiian name meaning "sea heaven.
CAYLE
FeminineUncommon given name of uncertain origin and meaning, believed to have been created in modern times by parents seeking a distinctive name for their child. Despite its rarity, Cayle has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its pronunciation has led some to associate it with elements such as fire and air or suggest it's a shortened form of Caelum meaning "heaven," but ultimately the meaning is largely up to individual interpretation.
CAYLE
MasculineRare Scottish given name derived from the Gaelic "Cailean", meaning "slender warrior".