Female and male names starting with the letter "C" .
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CHIGOZIE
FeminineIgbo name from Nigeria meaning 'God suffices for me,' reflecting strong faith and independence.
CHIGOZIRIM
MasculineIgbo name meaning "God is thankful".
CHIGOZIRIM
FeminineIgbo Nigerian name meaning "God's desire," signifying divine intervention in birth.
CHIH
MasculineUnique, beautiful Japanese name derived from "chō", meaning "butterfly", symbolizing transformation, beauty, and freedom. Often given to girls but also used as unisex, it signifies grace, elegance, and liberation.
CHIHIRO
FeminineTraditional Japanese name derived from the kanji characters 千 (sen) meaning "thousand" and 尋 (Hiro) meaning "search for," signifying "a thousand searches.
CHIJIOKE
MasculineIgbo male name meaning "God has turned things around for me," often given after a stillbirth or miscarriage to symbolize hope. It holds historical significance in Igbo culture and is believed to bring good fortune.
CHIKA
FeminineThe Japanese name Chika, derived from 'chī' (wisdom) and 'ka' (fruit), signifies 'fruit of wisdom'. It is a unisex name popular in Japan and globally.
CHIKA
MasculineCaptivating unisex Japanese name derived from the kanji character "千" meaning "thousand.
CHIKAIMA
FeminineCaptivating Japanese name derived from 'Chika' meaning middle, and 'Aima', often associated with love, signifying centrality or affection.
CHIKAMARA
FeminineShona boy's name from Zimbabwe meaning 'to walk about' or 'to wander'.
CHIKAMSO
FeminineIgbo name meaning 'God has done this', reflecting divine intervention and faith.
CHIKAMSO
MasculineIgbo name meaning "God has answered," reflecting hope and gratitude for answered prayers.
CHIKARA
FeminineJapanese given name originating from the word "chikara," meaning strength or power. It's gaining popularity for conveying resilience and has historic roots as a unisex name, though it's now more commonly associated with boys.
CHIKE
MasculineIgbo Nigerian name meaning 'God has seen'.
CHIKETA
FeminineRare Igbo Nigerian name meaning 'dignity' or 'nobility'.
CHIKEZIE
MasculineAfrican name of Nigerian origin, its meaning 'God alone is sufficient for joy' reflecting the Igbo people's faith in God as the source of happiness.
CHIKITA
FeminineAfrican name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'patience', embodying the virtue of perseverance in Nigerian culture.
CHILD
FeminineUncommon English name derived from the Old English word 'cild', meaning child.
CHILD
MasculineAmerican-origin unisex name meaning 'child', reflecting youthfulness and innocence.
CHILDNOTNAMED
FeminineInvented, unconventional first name with unknown origins, potentially expressing mystery or anonymity.
CHILOH
MasculineRare name with uncertain origins and no commonly agreed-upon meaning; some suggest it's a variant of Hebrew "Chilion" meaning "my joy," but there's no concrete evidence to support this theory.
CHILOH
FeminineRare Hebrew name derived from 'chelilah', meaning 'portion' or 'inheritance', signifying one's spiritual inheritance.
CHILTON
MasculineEnglish name derived from Old English "cilde," meaning "calm" or "peaceful," first appearing in the Domesday Book of 1086.
CHILYN
FeminineUncommon yet meaningful Irish name derived from the surname 'O'Cillin,' meaning 'descendant of Cillín', who was devoted to God and had qualities of bravery and independence.
CHIMA
MasculineAfrican name of Igbo origin from Nigeria meaning "God has done something special," often given after difficulty, symbolizing resilience.
CHIMAMAKA
FeminineIgbo female name from Nigeria meaning "My God will never fail me," reflecting deep spiritual beliefs and trust in divine providence.
CHIMAMANDA
FeminineChimamanda, an Igbo name from Nigeria, translates to "my personal lord" or "I am capable," symbolizing strength and capability.
CHIMAOBI
MasculineIgbo male given name meaning 'God knows my heart'.
CHIMAOBIM
MasculineIgbo name from Nigeria meaning "God knows he/she is mine".
CHIMBUSOMMA
FeminineIgbo name from Nigeria meaning 'God gives thanks'.
CHIMDI
MasculineIgbo Nigerian name composed of "Chi" (God) and "Mdi" (I love), meaning "God loves me.
CHIMDIEBUBE
MasculineAfrican name of Igbo origin, meaning "Life has brought forth a child," reflecting the Igbo people's deep appreciation for life and childhood.
CHIMDINDU
MasculineChimdindu, of Igbo origin, means 'God has found favor'.
CHIMEBUKA
MasculineIgbo name from Nigeria, meaning "God answers prayers.
CHIMEKA
FeminineAfrican-origin name from the Igbo tribe in Nigeria, meaning "God knows," signifying God's omniscience including one's inner thoughts and actions.
CHIMENE
FeminineUnique Spanish feminine given name derived from 'chimenea', meaning chimney, symbolizing strength and independence.
CHIMENG
MasculineChinese name composed of "Chi" (wisdom) and "Meng" (dream), suggesting someone wise with inspiring dreams or visions.
CHIMERA
FeminineRare, distinct name of Greek origin, derived from the mythical creature known for its multiple animal features, symbolizing fantasy, strength or invincibility.
CHIMERE
FeminineThe name Chimera originates from Greek mythology, derived from the fire-breathing monster with the body of a goat, head of a lioness, and tail of a serpent. Nowadays, it's often used as a unique unisex name or even surname, evoking imagery of fantasy and wonder rather than terror.
CHIMERE
MasculineChimère is a rare, Greek-origin name meaning "she-goat," inspired by the mythical creature with lioness head and serpent tail.