HeyName name directory

Names starting with C

Explore 113 first names starting with C, with short explanations and links to their stories on our blog.

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Conrad

A variant of Konrad. The Old High German words "kuoni" and "rat" mean "bold" and "counsel."

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Coral

The English word for coral, based on the Latin "corallium". As with Pearl and Amber, it is an organic material used as an ornamental stone. An established Greek variant of this name is Koralia.

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Cordelia

Cordelia is passed down through the older literary form Cordeilla and is known from Shakespeare's "King Lear." The original meaning is unverified. "Jewel of the sea" and "heart" are not verified translations.

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Corentin

This first name has Breton roots and is primarily widespread in France. The frequently cited translation "the storm" or "the hurricane" is a common interpretation that fits well with the air element. However, the exact etymological derivation of the name has not been definitively clarified among linguists.

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Cornelius

Another Roman family name. The frequently suggested derivation from the Latin word cornu (horn) is a common interpretation. The exact older root of the Cornelii family name has not been definitively clarified. This name is an attractive choice if you are looking for a classic Latin name.

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Corsin

A traditional Romansh first name. Its origin can be traced back to the Latin name Corsinus, meaning "the one from Corsica." The feminine form is Corsina.

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Corvin

Traces back to the Roman cognomen Corvinus; the Latin word base means “raven”.

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Cosima

The feminine form of Cosmas. The Greek root word "kosmos" stands for "order" or "splendor."

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Cosmin

This first name goes back to the Greek name Kosmas. The underlying word root means "order" or "splendor".

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Cressida

The name traces back to the ancient Greek figure Chryseis, whose name means "the golden one." Cressida became well-known primarily through medieval literature and later through William Shakespeare. In German, the initial "C" is pronounced like a "K."

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Crystal

An English first name that represents the English word for crystal. The Greek word base "krystallos" originally meant "ice". Various spellings exist, such as Krystal or Chrystal.

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Csilla

A girl's name created in the late 18th century by the Hungarian writer András Dugonics. He derived it from the Hungarian word "csillag," which means "star."

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