This list includes 60 Spanish girl names that start with C, from “Camila” to “Cuca”. Many of these names reflect Latin roots, saints’ names, and popular diminutives used across Spain and Latin America.
Spanish girl names that start with C are female names used across Spain and Latin America, often with Latin roots. Many honor saints or appear as diminutives, with “Camila” a modern favorite across Spanish-speaking countries.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, and Meaning / Origin.
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Meaning / Origin: Brief explanation of the name’s meaning and roots, helping you judge cultural relevance and personal fit.
Spanish girl names that start with C
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Origin | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camila | cah-MEE-lah (kaˈmila) | Young attendant, acolyte | Latin | Very popular across Spanish-speaking countries; classic but modern-sounding, borne by many public figures and celebrities. |
| Camilla | cah-MEE-yah (kaˈmiʝa) | Young attendant, acolyte | Latin | Variant of Camila; used in Spain and Latin America though less common than Camila. |
| Carla | KAHR-lah (ˈkarla) | Free man (feminine of Carl) | Germanic via Spanish | Short, international form of Carolina/Carlota; well used in Spain and Latin America. |
| Carlota | kar-LOH-tah (karˈlota) | Free woman (feminine of Charles) | Germanic via Spanish | Traditional Spanish form of Charlotte; popular in aristocratic and modern contexts. |
| Carolina | kah-roh-LEE-nah (kaɾoˈlina) | Free woman, song of joy | Germanic/Latin | Widely used across Spanish-speaking world; classic and versatile. |
| Carina | kah-REE-nah (kaˈɾina) | Dear, beloved | Latin/Italian | Used in Spain and Latin America; sometimes considered a diminutive of Cara or Carolina. |
| Carme | KAR-meh (ˈkaɾme) | Of Mount Carmel / song | Hebrew via Catalan | Catalan form of Carmen; common in Catalonia and among Catalan speakers. |
| Carola | kah-ROH-lah (kaˈɾola) | Free woman (variant of Carol) | Germanic via Spanish | Less common but established Spanish name, used in Spain and Latin America. |
| Carmen | KAR-men (ˈkaɾmen) | Song; of Mount Carmel (Marian) | Latin/Hebrew via Spanish | One of the most classic Spanish names, strongly tied to the Virgin of Carmen; very common across generations. |
| Carmela | kar-MEH-lah (kaɾˈmela) | Of Carmel; song | Hebrew/Latin via Spanish | Feminine form of Carmen; traditional and widely used, especially in older generations. |
| Carmencita | kar-men-SEE-tah (kaɾmenˈθita/kaɾmenˈsita) | Little Carmen | Spanish diminutive | Affectionate diminutive of Carmen; historically common as a given name in registers. |
| Carmina | kar-MEE-nah (kaɾˈmina) | Of songs; from Carmen | Latin/Spanish | Poetic variant related to Carmen and Carmina; used in literature and families. |
| Casilda | kah-SEE-dah (kaˈsiða) | Possibly “protected by God” | Visigothic/Spanish | Medieval Spanish saint’s name (Santa Casilda); regionally attested, especially in Spain. |
| Casimira | kah-see-MEE-rah (kaθiˈmiɾa) | Famous destroyer / peaceful | Slavic via Spanish | Rare but historic feminine form of Casimir, used sporadically in Spanish-speaking areas. |
| Catalina | cah-tah-LEE-nah (kataˈlina) | Pure | Greek/Latin via Spanish | Long-standing Spanish classic (equivalent of Katherine); widely used and with many historical bearers. |
| Cataleya | kah-tah-LEY-ah (kataˈleja) | Named for the Cattleya orchid | Modern Spanish usage | Flower-inspired name popularized in Latin America; modern, stylish choice. |
| Cayetana | kah-yeh-TAH-nah (kaʝeˈtana) | From Gaeta; aristocratic form | Italian/Spanish | Traditional Spanish aristocratic name (Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart); fashionable in Spain. |
| Candelaria | kan-deh-LAH-ree-ah (kandeˈlaɾja) | Candlemas / presentation of Christ | Latin/Spanish (Marian) | Strongly Marian name tied to La Candelaria devotion; used in Spain and Latin America. |
| Candela | kahn-DEH-lah (kanˈdela) | Candle, light | Latin/Spanish (from Candelaria) | Popular, modern-feeling name in Spain and Latin America; youthful and luminous. |
| Caridad | kah-ree-DAHD (kaɾiˈðað) | Charity, Christian virtue | Latin via Spanish | Religious name tied to the virtue of charity; used in Spanish-speaking Catholic contexts. |
| Cecilia | seh-SEE-lya (seˈsilja) | Blind; sixth | Latin | Ancient Roman name and Catholic saint (St. Cecilia); very common historically and today. |
| Celia | SEH-lee-ah (ˈselja) | Heavenly | Latin | Elegant, classic short form of Celestia/Cecilia; widely used and literary. |
| Celeste | seh-LEHS-teh (seˈleste) | Heavenly, celestial | Latin | Stylish, used across Spanish-speaking countries; modern but classic. |
| Celestina | seh-lehs-TEE-nah (θeleˈstina/seˈlesti.na) | Little heavenly one | Latin | Old-fashioned literary name (notably in “La Celestina”); still used occasionally. |
| Celina | seh-LEE-nah (seˈlina) | Little heaven; derived from Celia | Latin | Feminine, softer form of Celia/Celeste; used regionally. |
| Cira | SEE-rah (ˈsiɾa) | Possibly from Sirah / serenity | Arabic/Greek via Spanish | Short, old-fashioned Spanish name seen in historical records and some Latin American families. |
| Circe | SEER-seh (ˈsiɾse) | Enchantress (mythological) | Greek via Spanish | Mythological name known from classical literature; used occasionally in Spanish-speaking cultures. |
| Cirila | see-REE-lah (siˈɾila) | Feminine of Cyril (lordly) | Greek/Spanish | Rare feminine form used historically in Spanish-speaking areas. |
| Clara | KLAH-rah (ˈklaɾa) | Clear, bright | Latin | Very common Spanish classic; simple, timeless and widely loved. |
| Clarisa | klah-REE-sah (klaˈɾisa) | Bright, clear | Latin | Elegant variant of Clara; used across Spanish-speaking countries. |
| Claribel | klah-ree-BEL (klaɾiˈβel) | Bright and beautiful | Latin/constructed | Romantic, literary name used in Hispanic contexts, more common in Latin America. |
| Clarita | klah-REE-tah (klaˈɾita) | Little Clara | Spanish diminutive | Affectionate diminutive used independently as a given name; familiar and warm. |
| Claudia | KLAW-dee-ah (ˈklawðja/ˈklauðja) | Lame (Latin origin) | Latin | Long-established Roman name used throughout Spanish-speaking world; formal and classic. |
| Clementina | kleh-men-TEE-nah (klemenˈtina) | Merciful, mild | Latin | Old-fashioned but charming; used historically and sometimes revived. |
| Clotilde | klo-TEEL-deh (kloˈtilde) | Famous in battle | Germanic via Spanish | Historic name (Visigothic/royal usage), present in Spanish history and literature. |
| Concepción | kon-sehp-SEE-ohn (konθepˈsjon/konsepˈsjon) | Conception (Marian title) | Latin/Spanish (Marian) | Strongly religious name tied to the Immaculate Conception; commonly used as a standalone given name. |
| Concha | KON-chah (ˈkont͡ʃa) | Shell; short for Concepción | Spanish diminutive | Common familiar form of Concepción; often used as independent name, especially mid-20th century. |
| Conchita | kon-CHEE-tah (konˈtʃita) | Little Concha | Spanish diminutive | Warm, affectionate diminutive of Concepción; historically used as official name. |
| Constanza | kon-STAHN-sah (konsˈtansa) | Steadfast | Latin/Spanish | Spanish form of Constance; fashionable and used in aristocratic and general contexts. |
| Constancia | kon-STAHN-see-ah (konsˈtansja) | Constancy, steadfastness | Latin/Spanish | Slightly more formal/older variant of Constanza; classical resonance. |
| Consuelo | kohn-SWEH-loh (konˈswelo) | Consolation, comfort (Marian) | Latin/Spanish (Marian) | Deeply rooted Marian name (Nuestra Señora del Consuelo); widely used across Spanish-speaking countries. |
| Consolación | kon-soh-lah-THYON (konsolaˈθjon/konsolaˈsjon) | Consolation | Latin/Spanish (Marian) | Formal Marian name sometimes used as a standalone given name, often in religious families. |
| Coral | koh-RAHL (koˈɾal) | Coral (sea organism) | Latin/Spanish | Short, modern-sounding nature name used across Spanish-speaking regions. |
| Coralia | koh-RAH-lee-ah (koˈɾalja) | Coral-like | Latin/Spanish | A floral/nature-inspired name seen in Latin America and Spain. |
| Corina | koh-REE-nah (koˈɾina) | Maiden; heart | Greek/Latin via Spanish | Familiar, elegant name used in Spanish-speaking countries. |
| Corona | koh-ROH-nah (koˈɾona) | Crown | Latin/Spanish | Historic and religious name (Santa Corona); rare but attested in Spanish records. |
| Coronela | koh-roh-NEH-lah (koroˈnela) | Little crown | Spanish diminutive/variant | Uncommon diminutive variant occasionally used. |
| Covadonga | koh-bah-DON-gah (koβaˈdoŋɡa) | Place/name linked to Asturias | Spanish (Asturian) | Strongly regional Spanish Marian/historic name tied to Asturias and its patroness. |
| Cruz | krooth/kroos (kɾuθ/kɾus) | Cross | Spanish | Short, devotional female given name (often Marian compounds); simple and symbolic. |
| Cruzita | kroo-SEE-tah (kɾuˈsita) | Little cross | Spanish diminutive | Affectionate diminutive of Cruz; used as an independent given name sometimes. |
| Cristina | kree-STEE-nah (kɾisˈtina) | Follower of Christ | Latin | Very common Spanish name; formal, widely used across generations. |
| Cristiana | kree-stee-AH-nah (kɾisˈtjana) | Christian woman | Latin | Variant emphasizing the Christian meaning; used in some Spanish-speaking families. |
| Cuca | KOO-kah (ˈkuka) | Diminutive (various origins) | Spanish diminutive/nickname | Familiar nickname (often for Graciela/Refugio); sometimes appears as a registered given name. |
| Carmencita | kar-men-SEE-tah (kaɾmenˈsita) | Little Carmen | Spanish diminutive | Endearing diminutive historically used as an official name; evokes traditional Spanish culture. |
| Charo | CHA-roh (ˈt͡ʃaɾo) | Short for Rosario | Spanish diminutive | Widely used diminutive of Rosario; independent as a familiar given name. |
| Chela | CHEH-lah (ˈt͡ʃela) | Diminutive of Graciela | Spanish diminutive | Common affectionate nickname; sometimes registered as a standalone name. |
| Chabela | cha-BEH-lah (t͡ʃaˈβela) | Diminutive of Isabel | Spanish diminutive | Popular in Latin America as an informal given name or nickname for Isabel. |
| Chus | choos (t͡ʃus) | Short for Jesús/Mª Jesús | Spanish diminutive | Familiar nickname used for María Jesús (female); often used in everyday contexts. |
| Columba | koh-LOOM-bah (koˈlumba) | Dove | Latin/Spanish | Historical and religious name (Saint Columba); rare but attested in Spanish records. |
| Candelaria | (duplicate removed) |
Descriptions
Camila
Camilla
Carla
Carlota
Carolina
Carina
Carme
Carola
Carmen
Carmela
Carmencita
Carmina
Casilda
Casimira
Catalina
Cataleya
Cayetana
Candelaria
Candela
Caridad
Cecilia
Celia
Celeste
Celestina
Celina
Cira
Circe
Cirila
Clara
Clarisa
Claribel
Clarita
Claudia
Clementina
Clotilde
Concepción
Concha
Conchita
Constanza
Constancia
Consuelo
Consolación
Coral
Coralia
Corina
Corona
Coronela
Covadonga
Cruz
Cruzita
Cristina
Cristiana
Cuca
Carmencita
Charo
Chela
Chabela
Chus
Columba
Candelaria