AHEAD: The ultimate list of “C” girl names.

If you’re looking for a beautiful girl’s name starting with the letter C, you’re in the right place!

Get excited because I’m about to save you a whole lot of time scouring the internet for the perfect C name.

Below, I’ve rounded up every single C name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.

For each name, you’ll also find its meaning and current popularity in the United States.

There are two trends that jumped out at me as I was putting together this list of baby girl names starting with C.

First, there are a whole lot of C names that, in my opinion, are past their prime. Interestingly, some of these are actually quite popular right now—Caroline, Cecilia, and Celeste, for example.

The second thing I noticed is that there are some C names that were traditionally given to boys that are shockingly popular for girls. Seeing that Carter for a girl is more popular than Carly, for example, really surprised me.

You’ll see all of this for yourself as you check out this huge list of baby names.

Feel free to use the Table of Contents to jump to a specific style, or keep on scrolling and view all of these charming baby girl names starting with C.

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Popular girl names starting with C

Kicking off our list of “C” names for girls with some current and cutting-edge monikers that are super popular in the United States right now. Most of them are in the top 200.

Callie or Cali

• Name meaning: Beautiful.
• Popularity: Callie ranks #165 and Cali ranks #292.

Camila or Camilla

• Name meaning: Religious servant.
• Popularity: Camila ranks #11 and Camilla ranks #257.

Camille

• Name meaning: Religious servant.
• Popularity: #264

Caroline

• Name meaning: Free woman or strong.
• Popularity: #71

Catalina

• Name meaning: Pure.
• Popularity: #178

Cecilia

• Name meaning: Blind.
• Popularity: #147

Celeste

• Name meaning: Heavenly.
• Popularity: #353

Charlotte

• Name meaning: Free woman.
• Popularity: #4

Chloe

• Name meaning: Plant sprout.
• Popularity: #27

Claire or Clare

• Name meaning: Clear or bright.
• Popularity: Clarie ranks #57 and Clare ranks #823.

Clara

• Name meaning: Clear and bright.
• Popularity: #103

Cora

• Name meaning: Maiden.
• Popularity: #88

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Gender-neutral names starting with C

Nonbinary names are definitely “in” right now, and I’m all about this! Here are some cool options that start with the letter C…

Camden

• Name meaning: Winding valley.
• Popularity: Camden is not popular for girls but ranks #167 for boys.

Camryn or Cameron

• Name meaning: Crooked nose.
• Popularity: For girls, Camryn ranks #405 and Cameron ranks #489. For boys, Cameron ranks #64.

Carrington

• Name meaning: A place in the UK.
• Popularity: This “C” name is not currently popular for either baby girls or boys in the U.S.

Carter

• Name meaning: Transporter.
• Popularity: Carter ranks #515 for girls and #33 for boys.

Casey

• Name meaning: Vigilant.
• Popularity: Casey ranks #521 for boys but hasn’t ranked for girls since 2019.

Charlie or Charlee or Charli or Charleigh or Charley

• Name meaning: Free woman.
• Popularity: Charlie ranks #122, Charlie is #275, Charli is #417, Charleigh is #477, and Charley is #535. For boys, Charlie ranks #204 and Charles is #46.​

Chandler

• Name meaning: Maker or seller of candles or household items.
• Popularity: This Friends-reminiscent C name ranks #977 for girls and #569 for boys.

Chesney

• Name meaning: Oak grove.
• Popularity: This baby name starting with “C” is not ranking in the top 1000 names for boys or girls.

Colby

• Name meaning: From the coal village.
• Popularity: This “C” name ranks #617 for boys.

Collins

• Name meaning: Victory of the people.
• Popularity: This “C” name ranks #365 for girls. The singular version, Colin, ranks #285 for boys.

Cove

• Name meaning: Coastal inlet.
• Popularity: This baby name that starts with the letter “C” is not currently popular for girls or boys in the U.S.

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Nature-inspired girl names starting with C

This next batch of colorful baby girl names starting with C is inspired by plants, water, and the earth.

Carmel

• Name meaning: Garden. Also a scenic beach city in Northern California.
• Popularity: This girls’ name beginning with “C” is not currently popular for baby girls in the U.S.

Carmen

• Name meaning: Garden or fertile land.
• Popularity: #433

Cataleya

• Name meaning: Type of orchid.
• Popularity: #383 (Kataleya with a K ranks #766).

Cierra

• Name meaning: Mountain range or saw.
• Popularity: This “C” name hasn’t ranked since 2008. (The S name Sierra ranks #540).

Coraline

• Name meaning: Diminutive of coral.
• Popularity: #643

Cordelia

• Name meaning: Daughter of the sea.
• Popularity: This “C” name is not currently popular for baby girls in the U.S.

Timeless girl names starting with C

These classic girl names starting with C have stood the test of time. They don’t tend to evoke any particular decade.

Cadence

• Name meaning: Rhythm or flow.
• Popularity: Cadence ranks #677. (Kadence ranks #1000 and Kaydence is #692.)

Candace

• Name meaning: Queen mother.
• Popularity: This royal girl’s name hasn’t ranked since 2005.

Cara

• Name meaning: Beloved.
• Popularity: #908

Carly

• Name meaning: Free woman.
• Popularity: #617

Carolina

• Name meaning: Free woman.
• Popularity: #451

Carrie

• Name meaning: Free woman.
• Popularity: This girl’s “C” name hasn’t ranked since 2008.

Cassandra

• Name meaning: Shining person.
• Popularity: #650

Cassidy

• Name meaning: Curly haired.
• Popularity: #406

Catherine

• Name meaning: Pure.
• Popularity: #267

Cayla

• Name meaning: Slender or narrow.
• Popularity: This “C” name for girls hasn’t ranked since 2009.

Chelsea

• Name meaning: Landing place or chalk.
• Popularity: #646

Cheyenne

• Name meaning: Supplanter or incoherent speaker.
• Popularity: #581

Courtney

• Name meaning: Short.
• Popularity: This girl’s “C” name hasn’t ranked since 2017.

Cynthia

• Name meaning: Moon goddess.
• Popularity: #867

If you like these timeless C girl names, you might also like this list of Victorian girl names.

Unique girl names starting with C

Here are some captivating and unique baby names starting with C that are uncommon without being too out there…

Calliope

• Name meaning: Beautiful voice.
• Popularity: #691

Capri

• Name meaning: Italian island.
• Popularity: #685

Chanel

• Name meaning: Canal.
• Popularity: #714

Chaya

• Name meaning: Life.
• Popularity: #676

Cherie

• Name meaning: Sweetie.
• Popularity: This “C” name is not currently popular for baby girls in the U.S.

Clementine

• Name meaning: Mild and merciful; or citrus fruit.
• Popularity: #610

Cleo

• Name meaning: Pride or glory.
• Popularity: #885

Colette

• Name meaning: People of victory.
• Popularity: #529

Corinne

• Name meaning: Girl or maiden.
• Popularity: #954

Cornelia

• Name meaning: Horn.
• Popularity: This vintage girls’ name isn’t ranking.

Cosette

• Name meaning: Victorious or little thing.
• Popularity: This girls’ name starting with “C” is not ranking in the top 1000 baby names.

If you like unique girl names with C as the first letter, you might also like this list of space names for babies.

Spiritual girl names starting with C

Here are some cherished baby girl names starting with C that are perfect for parents who believe their daughter is sent from above.

Carissa

• Name meaning: Grace.
• Popularity: This “C” name is not currently popular for baby girls in the U.S.

Celia

• Name meaning: Heavenly.
• Popularity: #784

Celine

• Name meaning: Heavenly.
• Popularity: #458

Chana

• Name meaning: God has favored me.
• Popularity: #798

Charity

• Name meaning: Giving.
• Popularity: This girls’ name starting with “C” is not ranking in the top 1000 baby names.

Christa

• Name meaning: Chosen one.
• Popularity: This “C” girl’s name hasn’t ranked since 2004.

Christina or Christine

• Name meaning: Christian.
• Popularity: #621

Crystal

• Name meaning: Glass or Christian.
• Popularity: #864

If you like spiritual C girl names, you might also like this list of names that mean graceful or this list of names for rainbow babies.

More baby names for girls

Before we get to the rest of the name ideas, here are a few related articles that may be helpful if you’re still looking for the perfect name.

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• 99 Gorgeous Three-Syllable Girl Names
• 100 Gorgeous Long Girl Names
• 100 Badass Girl Names + Meanings + Current Popularity

Additional “C” girl names

There are lots of girl names that start with C are pretty outdated. However, for the sake of a more complete list of girl’s names starting with C, I’m going to include a bunch of them here, just in case they appeal to you:

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Middle name ideas for “C” girl names

Here are some beautiful first + middle name combinations for a girl’s name with C as the first letter.

Final thoughts on baby girl names starting with C

You’ve got a really big decision ahead of you, but thankfully (and hopefully) this is one of the more fun choices you get to make as a new parent!

Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect “C” girl name!

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