This list includes 75 Pretty girl names that start with C, from “Caitlin” to “Cyra”. They tend to be melodic, culturally diverse, and suitable for expectant parents, writers, and name researchers.
Pretty girl names that start with C are feminine given names beginning with the letter C, often rooted in many languages. Some reflect classic names like Catherine or regional forms such as Chiara, showing rich cultural variety.
Below you’ll find the table with origin, pronunciation and meaning.
Origin: Shows the language or country where each name comes from so you understand cultural background and context.
Pronunciation: Gives a simple phonetic guide and occasional IPA so you can say each name correctly.
Meaning: Summarizes the name’s core meaning in a few words to help you pick based on significance.
Pretty girl names that start with C
| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calliope | Greek | KA-LYE-OH-PEE (/kəˈlaɪəpi/) | beautiful-voiced |
| Calista | Greek | kah-LIS-tah (/kəˈlɪstə/) | most beautiful |
| Calla | Greek | KAL-ah (/ˈkælə/) | beautiful or “calla lily” |
| Callie | Greek/English | KAL-ee (/ˈkæli/) | diminutive of Calliope/Caroline |
| Camellia | Latin | ka-MEEL-yah (/kəˈmiːliə/) | camellia flower |
| Camila | Spanish | ka-MEE-lah (/kəˈmiːlə/) | attendant at religious rites |
| Camille | French | ka-MEEL (/kəˈmiːl/) | young attendant |
| Camilla | Latin/Italian | ka-MIL-ah (/kəˈmɪlə/) | young attendant |
| Carina | Latin/Italian | ca-REE-nah (/kəˈriːnə/) | beloved |
| Cara | Italian, Irish | CAH-rah (/ˈkɑːrə/) | dear; friend |
| Carina (alt) | Latin/Italian | ca-REE-nah (/kəˈriːnə/) | beloved |
| Carissa | Greek | kah-RIS-ah (/kəˈrɪsə/) | grace |
| Carlotta | Italian | kar-LOT-ah (/kɑːrˈlɒtə/) | free woman (from Charles) |
| Caroline | French | KA-roh-line (/ˈkærəlɪn/) | free woman (from Charles) |
| Carolyn | English | KAR-oh-lin (/ˈkærəlɪn/) | variant of Caroline |
| Carmela | Italian | kar-MEL-ah (/kɑːrˈmɛlə/) | of Carmel; garden |
| Carmen | Spanish, Latin | KAR-men (/ˈkɑːrmən/) | song; also “vineyard” (Hebrew Carmel) |
| Cassandra | Greek | kuh-SAN-drah (/kəˈsændrə/) | prophetess (etymology uncertain) |
| Cassia | Latin | KAS-ee-ah (/ˈkæsɪə/) | cinnamon tree |
| Cassiopeia | Greek | kas-ee-oh-PEE-ah (/ˌkæsioʊˈpiːə/) | mythical queen (etymology uncertain) |
| Cecilia | Latin | seh-SEEL-yah (/səˈsiːliə/) | blind (from Latin caecus) |
| Cecily | Latin/English | SEH-sih-lee (/ˈsɛsɪli/) | blind (medieval form of Cecilia) |
| Celeste | Latin | se-LEST (/səˈlɛst/) | heavenly |
| Celestine | Latin | se-LES-teen (/ˌsɛlɛsˈtiːn/) | heavenly |
| Celestina | Latin | se-les-TEE-nah (/ˌsɛlɛsˈtiːnə/) | heavenly |
| Celia | Latin | SEE-lee-ah (/ˈsiːliə/) | heavenly or “from Caelius” |
| Celina | Latin | seh-LEE-nah (/səˈliːnə/) | heavenly (variant) |
| Celine | French | seh-LEEN (/səˈliːn/) | heavenly |
| Chiara | Italian | kee-AH-rah (/kiˈɑːrə/) | bright, clear |
| Chantal | French | shan-TAL (/ʃɑ̃ˈtal/) | stone (from surname/place) |
| Chantelle | French | shan-TEL (/ʃænˈtɛl/) | variant of Chantal |
| Charlotte | French | SHAR-luht (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) | little free one (feminine of Charles) |
| Chloe | Greek | KLOH-ee (/ˈkloʊ.i/) | green shoot, bloom |
| Christabel | Latin/English | KRIS-ta-bel (/ˈkrɪstəˌbɛl/) | beautiful Christian |
| Christa | Greek | KRI-stah (/ˈkrɪstə/) | follower of Christ |
| Christina | Greek | kris-TEE-nah (/krɪˈstiːnə/) | follower of Christ |
| Christine | French | kris-TEEN (/krɪˈstiːn/) | follower of Christ |
| Cilla | Latin/English | SIL-ah (/ˈsɪlə/) | diminutive of Priscilla/Cecilia |
| Cira | Italian | SEE-rah (/ˈsiːrə/) | sun or variant of Kyra (uncertain) |
| Citrina | Latin | si-TREE-nah (/sɪˈtriːnə/) | lemon-colored (from citrus) |
| Clementine | Latin/French | kleh-men-TEEN (/ˌklɛmənˈtiːn/) | merciful |
| Clio | Greek | KLEE-oh (/ˈkliːoʊ/) | glory (Muse of history) |
| Clara | Latin | CLAH-rah (/ˈklɑːrə/) | bright, clear |
| Claudia | Latin | KLAW-dee-ah (/ˈklɔːdiə/) | lame (from Latin ‘claudus’) |
| Clover | English | KLOH-ver (/ˈkloʊvər/) | clover plant |
| Colette | French | koh-LET (/kəˈlɛt/) | diminutive of Nicole |
| Coral | English | KOR-al (/ˈkɔːrəl/) | marine gem |
| Coralie | French | kor-ah-LEE (/kɔːrəˈliː/) | coral |
| Coraline | French/English | kor-ah-LEEN (/ˈkɒrəˌliːn/) | variant of Coral/Caroline |
| Corina | Latin/Greek | ko-REE-nah (/kəˈriːnə/) | maiden |
| Corinne | French | ko-RIN (/kəˈrɪn/) | maiden |
| Cornelia | Latin | kor-NEE-lee-ah (/kɔːrˈniːliə/) | from gens Cornelius |
| Cosima | Italian | ko-SEE-mah (/kəˈsiːmə/) | order, harmony |
| Cosette | French | ko-ZET (/kəˈzɛt/) | little thing (diminutive) |
| Cressida | Greek/English | kreh-SIH-dah (/krəˈsɪdə/) | gold or uncertain |
| Cressida (alt) | Greek/English | kreh-SIH-dah (/krəˈsɪdə/) | uncertain (possibly golden) |
| Cristina | Spanish/Italian | kree-STEEN-ah (/kriːˈstiːnə/) | follower of Christ |
| Cristelle | French | kris-TEL (/krɪsˈtɛl/) | little Christian |
| Cybelle | French/Greek | sih-BEL (/ˈsɪbəl/) | variant of Cybele |
| Cybele | Greek | SY-buh-lee (/ˈsɪbəli/) | mother goddess |
| Cyra | Persian | SEE-rah (/ˈsɪərə/) | sun or “throne” (uncertain) |
| Cynthia | Greek | SIN-thee-ah (/ˈsɪnθiə/) | from Mount Cynthus |
| Caitlin | Irish | KATE-lin (/ˈkeɪtlɪn/) | pure (from Catherine) |
| Ciara | Irish | KEER-ah (/ˈkɪərə/) | dark-haired (from Ciar) |
| Cerys | Welsh | KER-iss (/ˈkɛrɪs/) | love |
| Charis | Greek | KAH-ris (/ˈkærɪs/) | grace |
| Charity | English | CHA-ri-tee (/ˈtʃærɪti/) | benevolence |
| Chloe (alt) | Greek | KLOH-ee (/ˈkloʊ.i/) | green shoot |
| Catalina | Spanish | kat-ah-LEE-nah (/ˌkætəlˈiːnə/) | pure (variant of Catherine) |
| Catriona | Scottish Gaelic | ka-TREE-nah (/kəˈtriːnə/) | pure (variant of Catherine) |
| Carmine (fem variant Carmyn excluded) | Italian | kar-MEEN (usually male) | vineyard (from Carmel) |
| Cherie | French | sheh-REE (/ʃəˈriː/) | beloved |
| Chelsea | English | CHEL-see (/ˈtʃɛlsi/) | chalk landing place |
| Chloe | Greek | KLOH-ee (/ˈkloʊ.i/) | bloom |
| Clayre (variant not common) | French/English | KLARE (/klɛər/) | see Claire |
Descriptions
Calliope
Name of the Muse of epic poetry; literary, musical, bright-sounding; great for writers and myth-loving parents.
Calista
Elegant Greek name with classical roots; literary usage and modern revival for a sleek, romantic sound.
Calla
Botanical and simple; associated with the calla lily; soft, floral choice with Greek roots.
Callie
Friendly, versatile diminutive used independently; informal, widely attested in English-speaking records.
Camellia
Floral, Victorian charm; used in literature and jewelry; elegant, feminine Italian/Latin usage.
Camila
Popular Spanish form of Camilla; stylish, widely used across cultures.
Camille
French unisex historically but now mainly feminine in francophone and anglophone use; chic and classic.
Camilla
Classical Roman name with royal associations (e.g., Shakespeare); elegant and international.
Carina
Sweet Italian/Latin name; also means “keel” in Latin—commonly used and melodic.
Cara
Simple, cross-cultural—Italian “dear,” Irish “friend”; friendly, widely wearable.
Carina (alt)
See Carina — popular in many languages, soft vowel pattern.
Carissa
Modern-sounding Greek name derived from charis; graceful, familiar yet not overused.
Carlotta
Italian form of Charlotte/Caroline; vintage continental flair.
Caroline
Classic, versatile (many nicknames); royal and literary associations.
Carolyn
20th-century English variant; softer ending and familiar American usage.
Carmela
Italian and Spanish feminine form related to Carmen/Carmel; warm Mediterranean feel.
Carmen
Dual heritage: Latin “song” and linked to Hebrew place-name Carmel; strong and lyrical.
Cassandra
Mythic Trojan princess; literary and dramatic, often shortened to Cass or Sandra.
Cassia
Botanical, aromatic name; classical Latin form distinct from Cassie.
Cassiopeia
Starry, bold mythological name; celestial and theatrical for writers or parents.
Cecilia
Patron saint of music (St. Cecilia); musical and historic despite literal meaning.
Cecily
Medieval English charm; literary appearances and gentle sound.
Celeste
Soft, celestial name; common in French and English; elegant and modern-classic.
Celestine
Softer, more ornate variant of Celeste; vintage and romantic.
Celestina
Romantic, literary variant; used in European contexts.
Celia
Classic Shakespearean choice; may derive from caelum (heaven) or be short for Cecilia.
Celina
Soft-sounding variant of Celia/Celine; international appeal.
Celine
French elegance (singer Céline Dion); sleek, single-syllable ending.
Chiara
Italian form of Claire/Clara; bright, melodic, popular in Italy and beyond.
Chantal
French saint name (St. Jeanne de Chantal); chic and distinctly francophone.
Chantelle
Modern French-influenced variant; stylish and singable.
Charlotte
Royal and timeless; top choice in many English-speaking countries for decades.
Chloe
Biblical and classical use; fresh, youthful, long-standing popularity.
Christabel
Victorian literary name; romantic and slightly rare, good for writers.
Christa
Short, straightforward form of Christina/Christine; used widely in Europe.
Christina
Classic, international; many diminutives (Tina, Chris).
Christine
Elegant French form; mid-century popularity but remains timeless.
Cilla
Informal, Beatles-era usage (Cilla Black); friendly and vintage.
Cira
Short Italian name; cross-cultural pronunciations vary—check local use.
Citrina
Rare botanical/Latinate name; bright, zesty feel—less common but pretty.
Clementine
Vintage charm and musical associations; used in literature and song.
Clio
Short mythic name; strong literary and historical resonance.
Clara
Classic, simple elegance; popular in many countries and literary contexts.
Claudia
Roman gens name turned feminine classic; sophisticated continental feel.
Clover
Botanical, fresh, nature-inspired; increasingly used by parents seeking whimsical names.
Colette
Chic French diminutive with literary and stylish reputation.
Coral
Beachy, vintage-modern hybrid; used as a nature name.
Coralie
Lyrical French name; elegant, melodic, and increasingly popular outside France.
Coraline
Literary usage (novel), delicate and whimsical; pronounce like “Cor-a-LEEN.”
Corina
Soft, classical-sounding variant common in multiple languages.
Corinne
French elegance; literary appearances and approachable nickname options.
Cornelia
Classical Roman name with stately, vintage appeal.
Cosima
Rare, cosmopolitan Italian name with musical, philosophical connotations.
Cosette
Famous from Les Misérables; petite, French, and charming.
Cressida
Shakespearean/mythic name with literary cachet and romantic sound.
Cressida (alt)
Classical-literary choice—stylish for writers and readers of myth.
Cristina
International spelling variant; crisp Mediterranean tone.
Cristelle
French diminutive with a soft, modern ring.
Cybelle
Soft garden-variety variant of goddess name; floral and classical.
Cybele
Ancient Anatolian/Greek deity name; powerful, goddess-inspired choice.
Cyra
Short, exotic-sounding name with Persian roots; pronunciation and meanings vary.
Cynthia
Classical epithet of Artemis; literary and vintage-modern use.
Caitlin
Anglicized Irish form of Caitlín; widespread and familiar with many spelling variants.
Ciara
Traditional Irish name; pronunciations vary by region—KEE-ra common in English.
Cerys
Welsh favorite meaning love; lyrical, Celtic, with modern-friendly sound.
Charis
Ancient Greek name (Charis) meaning grace; short, classical, and elegant.
Charity
Virtue name with Victorian history; warm, moral, and gently old-fashioned.
Chloe (alt)
See Chloe—botanical and youthful.
Catalina
Romantic Spanish form; elegant, international, and fashionable.
Catriona
Gaelic form of Katherine; pronunciations vary regionally, graceful and Celtic.
Carmine (fem variant Carmyn excluded)
Primarily masculine in Italian—avoid for girls unless cultural usage supports it.
Cherie
Sweet French term of endearment used as a name; intimate and affectionate.
Chelsea
Place-name turned given name; 1990s popularity in English-speaking countries.
Chloe
Fresh, perennial favorite in baby-name lists.
Clayre (variant not common)
Less common spelling—prefer Claire or Clara for clarity.