Baby Names That Start With C, Girls and Boys
C spans a wide range: soft classics like Claire and Charlotte, occupational surnames turned first names like Carter and Cooper, and internationally used names like Camila. This page gives a quick overview. For a deeper list, see girl names starting with C and boy names starting with C.
Popular C names right now
- Chloe (Greek, meaning young green shoot, tied to fertility and springtime)
- Clara (Latin, meaning clear or bright)
- Camila (Latin, meaning young ceremonial attendant)
- Claire (French, from the Latin clarus, meaning clear or bright)
- Caleb (Hebrew, commonly read as meaning faithful or devoted)
- Carter (English, an occupational surname for someone who transported goods by cart)
- Charles / Charlie (Germanic, meaning free man)
- Cooper (English, an occupational surname for a barrel maker)
Quick facts
| Common origins | Greek, Latin, Hebrew, English |
| Common meaning themes | clarity/brightness, faithfulness, freedom |
| Note | Clara and Claire share the same Latin root, clarus, despite the different spelling |
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular baby name starting with C?
Chloe and Clara are currently among the strongest girls’ names, while Caleb and Carter are strong choices for boys, based on recent US naming data.
Related reading
Full girl list: girl names starting with C. Full boy list: boy names starting with C.