This list includes 13 Irish girl names that start with C, from “Cacht” to “Croia”. Several come from medieval Gaelic poetry and legend. You can use them for baby naming, character creation, or family research.

Irish girl names that start with C are feminine given names rooted in Irish and Gaelic language traditions. Many appear in old poetry and legend, like “Cacht”, once used for medieval queens.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, and Meaning.

Name: The given name as commonly written, so you can spot different forms and choose the one you prefer.

Pronunciation: Shows a phonetic guide to help you say each name correctly in everyday speech and conversation.

Meaning: Gives a brief definition or origin note so you understand the name’s significance and cultural context.

Irish girl names that start with C

NameIrish SpellingPronunciationMeaning
CiaraCiaraKEE-radark-haired
CaoimheCaoimheKEE-vagentle, beautiful, precious
CaitlinCaitlínKAT-leenpure (from Katherine)
CatrionaCaitríonaka-TREE-nuhpure (from Katherine)
ClionaClíodhnaKLEE-oh-nashapely; possibly “beautiful”
ColleenCailínkuh-LEENgirl, young woman
CaoilfhionnCaoilfhionnKEE-linslender, fair
CaoibheannCaoibheannKEE-vangentle, fair, pleasant
CaraCaraKA-rafriend
CachtCachtKAKHT (guttural ch)uncertain (ancient personal name)
CairennCairennKAIR-enunknown (ancient name)
CroiaCroíaKREE-aheart
CaoilinnCaoilinnKEE-linslender, fair

Descriptions

Ciara
Early medieval and saint’s name (St. Ciara); popular in Ireland and abroad, often anglicized Kiera or Kira.
Caoimhe
From Gaelic caomh “gentle/kind”; consistently popular in Ireland; anglicized forms include Keeva or Kweeva.
Caitlin
Gaelic form of Katherine long used in Ireland; very common anglicized form Caitlin/Caitlyn worldwide.
Catriona
Gaelic adaptation of Katherine (Caitríona); widely used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic contexts; anglicized as Catriona/Catrina.
Cliona
Clíodhna is a major figure in Irish mythology (queen of the banshees); modern spelling Cliona used as a given name.
Colleen
English given name derived from Irish cailín “girl”; adopted widely in English-speaking countries from 19th century.
Caoilfhionn
Historic Gaelic name borne by medieval women; anglicized forms include Keelin, Caelfionn; meaning combines caol “slender” + fionn “fair”.
Caoibheann
Less common traditional name revived in modern Ireland; attested in folklore and contemporary usage.
Cara
From Irish word cara “friend”; used as a simple, modern Irish name and popular internationally.
Cacht
Early-medieval Irish feminine name attested among noblewomen in annals and pedigrees; rare today but historically documented.
Cairenn
Ancient Gaelic name recorded in early Irish sources (e.g., Cairenn, mother of Niall); meaning uncertain but historically attested.
Croia
Modern Irish revival name from croí “heart”; rising in popularity in Ireland as a Gaelic-word given name.
Caoilinn
Variant of Caoilfhionn appearing in medieval and modern records; anglicized as Keelin, used in contemporary Ireland.
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