This list includes 80 Modern girl names that start with C, from “Cadence” to “Cyra”. These names highlight trending choices, cross-cultural favorites, and creative coinages useful for expectant parents, writers, and creators.
Modern girl names that start with C are contemporary feminine names beginning with C, reflecting current naming trends. Names like “Cadence” show the popularity of word-names, while “Cyra” reflects global influences.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation (IPA), Origin, Meaning, and Popularity.
Name: The full given name as listed, so you can scan options and shortlist favorites quickly.
Pronunciation (IPA): Guide to say each name, with easy phonetics and IPA for precision when useful.
Origin: Country or linguistic source for each name, helping you understand cultural background and select meaningful names.
Meaning: Concise definition or translation that explains what the name signifies, useful when choosing symbolic names.
Popularity: Current ranking or trend notes, so you can gauge how common or distinctive each name is.
Modern girl names that start with C
| Name | Pronunciation | Origin/Country | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | shar-LOT [ˈʃɑːr.lət] | French/English | Feminine of Charles; “free man” |
| Chloe | KLOH-ee [ˈkloʊ.i] | Greek | blooming or “green shoot” |
| Claire | KLARE [klɛər] | French/Latin | clear, bright |
| Clara | KLAR-ə [ˈklɑːrə] | Latin/Spanish | bright, clear |
| Caroline | KAR-ə-lin [ˈkærəlaɪn] | French/English | free woman (feminine of Charles) |
| Camila | ka-MEE-la [kəˈmiːlə] | Spanish/Latin American | Derived from Camillus; “young ceremonial attendant” |
| Camilla | ka-MIL-ə [kəˈmɪlə] | Latin/Italian | Variant of Camilla; “attendant at ceremonies” |
| Camille | ka-MEEL [kaˈmiːl] | French | Feminine of Camillus; “attendant” |
| Camila | ka-MEE-luh [kəˈmiːlə] | Spanish/Portuguese | See Camila above |
| Cameron | KAM-ər-ən [ˈkæmərə̩n] | Scottish/Gaelic | crooked nose |
| Camryn | KAM-rin [ˈkæmrɪn] | Modern English | Variant of Cameron; feminine form |
| Cameria | ka-MEH-ree-ə [kəˈmɛriə] | Modern/Constructed | Modern blend of Cam- names |
| Callie | KAL-ee [ˈkæli] | Greek/Diminutive | Diminutive of Caroline/Calliope; “beautiful” sometimes noted |
| Calla | KAL-ə [ˈkælə] | Greek | beautiful (from kallos) or lily flower |
| Calliope | ka-LYE-oh-pee [kəˈlaɪəpiː] | Greek | beautiful voice (muse name) |
| Calista | ka-LIS-tə [kəˈlɪstə] | Greek | most beautiful |
| Camellia | kuh-MEE-lee-uh [kəˈmɛliə] | Latin/English | Named for the camellia flower |
| Cadence | KAY-dənss [ˈkeɪdəns] | Latin/English | rhythm or “flow” |
| Casey | KAY-see [ˈkeɪsi] | Irish/English | brave in battle (originally O’Cathasaigh) |
| Cassandra | kuh-SAN-druh [kəˈsændrə] | Greek | to excel or prophetic figure” |
| Cassidy | KAS-ih-dee [ˈkæsədi] | Irish/English | clever (origin as surname) |
| Catherine | KATH-rin [ˈkæθrɪn] | Greek/English | pure |
| Caitlin | KAT-lin [ˈkæt.lɪn] | Irish | Anglicized form of Caitlín; “pure” |
| Caitlyn | KATE-lin [ˈkeɪtlɪn] | Irish/Modern | Variant of Caitlin; “pure” |
| Catelyn | KAT-lin [ˈkætlɪn] | Modern/Variant | Variant of Caitlin/Catelynn |
| Celia | SEE-lee-ə [ˈsiːliə] | Latin | heavenly (from caelum) |
| Cecilia | seh-SIL-yə [səˈsɪliə] | Latin | blind (Latin root) or Roman family name |
| Cecily | SEH-suh-lee [ˈsɛsɪli] | Latin/English | Variant of Cecilia; “blind” historically |
| Celeste | seh-LEST [səˈlɛst] | Latin/French | heavenly |
| Celina | seh-LEE-nə [səˈliːnə] | Latin/Spanish | Variant of Celia/Celine; “heavenly” |
| Celine | seh-LEEN [səˈliːn] | French | heavenly |
| Celestine | seh-LES-tin [səˈlɛstiːn] | Latin | heavenly (diminutive of Celeste) |
| Chanel | sha-NEL [ʃəˈnɛl] | French | Surname-turned given name (fashion house) |
| Chantal | shon-TAL [ʃɑ̃ˈtal] | French | stone (likely from French place name) |
| Charlee | CHAR-lee [ˈtʃɑrli] | Modern English | Feminine spelling of Charlie; “free man” |
| Charlie | CHAR-lee [ˈtʃɑːrli] | English/Diminutive | Originally diminutive of Charles/Charlotte |
| Charity | CHAIR-i-tee [ˈtʃærɪti] | Latin/English | charity, love |
| Chelsea | CHEL-see [ˈtʃɛlsi] | English | Place name turned given name |
| Cheyenne | shy-AN [ʃaɪˈæn] | Native American/French | Named after the Cheyenne people |
| Cherish | CHAIR-ish [ˈtʃɛrɪʃ] | English | to treasure |
| Christina | kris-TEE-nə [krɪsˈtiːnə] | Greek/English | follower of Christ |
| Christine | kris-TEEN [krɪsˈtiːn] | Greek/English | follower of Christ |
| Christa | KRIS-tə [ˈkrɪstə] | Greek/German | Short form of Christina; “anointed” |
| Clodagh | CLOH-da [ˈkloʊdə] | Irish | Named for an Irish river |
| Clarissa | klə-RIS-ə [kləˈrɪsə] | Latin | bright, famous |
| Clarice | klə-REES [kləˈriːs] | Latin/French | bright, clear |
| Clare | KLAR [klɛər] | Latin/English | Variant of Claire; “clear, bright” |
| Clodagh | CLOH-dah [ˈkloʊdə] | Irish | River name; used as feminine given name |
| Colette | ko-LET [kəˈlɛt] | French | Diminutive of Nicolette; “people of victory” |
| Coralie | kor-ah-LEE [ˌkɔːrəˈliː] | French/Latin | coral or “maiden” |
| Coraline | KOR-ə-line [ˈkɒrəlaɪn] | French/English | Blend of Cora + -line; “coral” |
| Coral | KOR-əl [ˈkɔːrəl] | Latin/English | Marine gemstone; “coral” |
| Corinne | koh-RIN [kəˈrɪn] | Greek/French | maiden |
| Cora | KOR-ə [ˈkɔːrə] | Greek | maiden |
| Corina | ko-REE-nə [kəˈriːnə] | Greek/Latin | Variant of Corinne; “maiden” |
| Cosette | koh-ZET [koʊˈzɛt] | French | Diminutive of Colette; “little thing” |
| Cosima | koh-SEE-ma [kəˈsiːmə] | Greek/Latin | order, beauty |
| Cressida | kreh-SIH-də [krɛˈsɪdə] | Greek/English | Possibly “gold” or Trojan name |
| Clover | KLOH-vər [ˈkloʊvər] | English | Lucky plant name |
| Colette | koh-LET [kəˈlɛt] | French | See Colette above |
| Carys | KAIR-iss [ˈkærɪs] | Welsh | love |
| Ciara | KEER-ə or SEE-ar-ə [ˈkɪərə or ˈsiːərə] | Irish | From Ciar; “dark-haired” |
| Cecily | SEH-si-lee [ˈsɛsɪli] | Latin/English | See Cecilia |
| Clara | KLAR-ə [ˈklɑːrə] | Latin | See Clara above |
| Calypso | kuh-LIP-soh [kəˈlɪpsoʊ] | Greek | Mythological sea nymph name |
| Cyra | SY-rah [ˈsaɪrə or ˈsɪrə] | Persian/Greek | sun or “throne” |
| Celia | SEE-lee-ə [ˈsiːliə] | Latin | See Celia above |
| Chaya | HY-uh or CHA-yuh [ˈxaːjə/ˈtʃaɪə] | Hebrew/Yiddish | life |
| Cambria | KAM-bree-ə [ˈkæmbriə] | Latin/Welsh | Latin name for Wales; modern coinage |
| Camellia | kuh-MEL-ee-uh [kəˈmɛliə] | Latin | See Camellia above |
| Chandler | CHAN-dler [ˈtʃændlər] | English | Occupational surname “candle maker” |
| Carmella | kar-MEL-ə [kɑːrˈmɛlə] | Italian/Latin | Variant of Carmel; “garden” or “vineyard” |
| Carmel | CAR-mel [ˈkɑːrməl] | Hebrew/Spanish | vineyard or “garden” |
| Claire | KLARE [klɛər] | French/English | See Claire above |
| Camila | ka-MEE-lə [kəˈmiːlə] | Spanish/English | See Camila above |
| Cori | KOR-ee [ˈkɔːri] | Greek/English | Diminutive of Corinna/Corinne |
| Cordelia | kor-DEE-lee-ə [kɔːrˈdɪliə] | Latin/English | Possibly “heart” or poetic invented name |
| Corinne | ko-RIN [kəˈrɪn] | French/English | See Corinne above |
| Caley | KAY-lee [ˈkeɪli] | Modern/Variant | Variant of Kayley/Kaley; modern respelling |
| Cayla | KAY-lə [ˈkeɪlə] | Hebrew/Arabic/Modern | Variant of Kayla; “crown” sometimes noted |
Descriptions
Charlotte
Classic royal favorite; very popular across English-speaking countries and frequently appears in modern top-name lists.
Chloe
Light, youthful name popular worldwide; strong modern usage and frequent top-100 staple in many countries.
Claire
Elegant, timeless; common in US/UK/France, with simple spelling and many fans for its crisp sound.
Clara
Vintage revival name; popular for its classic feel and cross-language ease of pronunciation.
Caroline
Traditional yet modern; used widely, with variations like Carolyne and nicknames Charlie or Carrie.
Camila
Very popular in Latin America and US Hispanic communities; often spelled Camila or Camilla.
Camilla
Classy, Roman/Italian flavor; used across Europe and resurging in English-speaking areas.
Camille
Sophisticated French name used in English contexts; unmarked gender usage in some regions.
Camila
(Duplicate handled) Modern favorite in Hispanic communities; simple spelling and pronunciation for many languages.
Cameron
Unisex name used for girls frequently; modern, sporty vibe though originally a surname.
Camryn
Contemporary spelling variant popular with parents seeking a softer look than Cameron.
Cameria
Recently used coinage blending Camilla/Camila; pronounceable and stylishly modern.
Callie
Popular short form as a given name; friendly, casual, widely used on its own.
Calla
Floral, elegant name growing in use; crisp pronunciation and botanical appeal.
Calliope
Bold, myth-inspired pick; used by parents seeking an artistic, lyrical name.
Calista
Graceful classic revived in modern times; often spelled Calista or Callista.
Camellia
Romantic floral name with Victorian charm; rising slowly in modern baby lists.
Cadence
Modern virtue/word name; popular in the US since the 2000s for its musical feel.
Casey
Unisex, widely used for girls; approachable and casual.
Cassandra
Classical name with mythology; modern usage continues, often shortened to Cassie.
Cassidy
Originally a surname but well established as a feminine given name in modern use.
Catherine
Classic royal name with many spellings (Katherine, Kathryn); perennial favorite.
Caitlin
Popular since the late 20th century; many modern spellings like Kaitlyn and Kaitlin.
Caitlyn
Modernized spelling that rose in popularity in the 1990s–2000s as a girl’s name.
Catelyn
Used as an alternative spelling; known from contemporary fiction and modern parents.
Celia
Classic yet understated; short, elegant and easy to pronounce across languages.
Cecilia
Musical, classical association (St. Cecilia); steady use in modern registries.
Cecily
Vintage revival with literary charm; softer than Cecilia, often seen in English-speaking countries.
Celeste
Elegant, celestial name with steady modern appeal; used internationally.
Celina
Feminine and melodic, popular in Hispanic and English-speaking communities.
Celine
Stylish French name made familiar by singer Céline Dion; chic and widely recognized.
Celestine
Less common alternative to Celeste; vintage and graceful.
Chanel
High-fashion association; used as a luxe modern name in English-speaking countries.
Chantal
French vintage with modern use; stylish and slightly retro in English contexts.
Charlee
Trendy respelling of Charlie; playful, modern, popular for girls seeking a spirited nickname feel.
Charlie
Widely used as a standalone unisex name; popular as a cute, modern female pick.
Charity
Virtue name with classic roots; less common but used steadily by parents seeking meaningful options.
Chelsea
90s–2000s favorite that remains familiar; British origins with US popularity history.
Cheyenne
Popular as a modern feminine name with a Western/American feel.
Cherish
Modern coinage/virtue name with affectionate meaning; used as a distinctive contemporary choice.
Christina
Traditional but still used; many international variants and nicknames (Tina, Chris).
Christine
Classic 20th-century favorite still in modern use; multiple diminutives and variations.
Christa
Streamlined form of Christine/Christina; slightly retro but still wearable.
Clodagh
Distinctive Irish name with modern usage mainly in Ireland and among Irish diaspora.
Clarissa
Literary and graceful; an embellished form of Clara with a romantic feel.
Clarice
Vintage-luxe name familiar from literature; gaining niche modern interest.
Clare
Simpler spelling often chosen for a minimalist, classic look.
Clodagh
Popular in Ireland; unique outside Irish communities, with modern cultural presence.
Colette
Chic French name with literary associations; stylish and compact.
Coralie
Soft, lyrical French name rising in popularity among modern parents who like vintage Florals.
Coraline
Modern literary revival (also known from contemporary fiction); pretty and whimsical.
Coral
Nature name with oceanic charm; easy, modern, and wearable.
Corinne
Classic, elegant Frankophone name with steady modern use in English-speaking countries.
Cora
Short, classical name revived in modern times; consistently popular for its vintage-yet-modern feel.
Corina
Internationally recognizable variant with warm, melodic sound.
Cosette
French literary charm (Les Misérables); stylish and delicate modern choice.
Cosima
Rare but fashionable in artistic circles; elegant and slightly exotic in English use.
Cressida
Literary/mythic name with modern revival among parents seeking poetic options.
Clover
Quirky botanical pick rising in modern usage; vintage charm with a nature vibe.
Colette
(Duplicate handled) Chic, short French name with fashionable connotations; frequent in baby-name lists.
Carys
Modern Welsh favorite with lyrical sound; increasingly chosen outside Wales.
Ciara
Irish origin with varied pronunciations regionally; popular in Ireland and in diaspora communities.
Cecily
(Handled earlier) Vintage charm and literary use; friendly diminutive of Cecilia.
Clara
(Duplicate handled) Timeless, international, and very wearable in many languages.
Calypso
Mythic and musical; used occasionally as a bold, modern choice with artistic flair.
Cyra
Short, exotic-sounding name with growing modern adoption outside original regions.
Celia
(Duplicate handled) Classic, simple, and sophisticated; steady modern usage.
Chaya
Popular in Jewish communities; increasingly recognized in broader modern name pools.
Cambria
Used by parents seeking a place-inspired but unusual-sounding feminine name.
Camellia
(Duplicate handled) Floral, ornate, and increasingly chosen for botanical name trends.
Chandler
Now used as a unisex given name for girls in modern naming trends; casual, surname style.
Carmella
Romantic, melodic Italianate name with modern celebrity visibility.
Carmel
Religious and place associations; used in Jewish and Spanish-speaking communities.
Claire
(Duplicate handled) Crisp, classic, and consistently modern in appeal.
Camila
(Duplicate handled) Strong Hispanic usage; favored for simple, elegant sound.
Cori
Short, friendly nickname used as a stand-alone modern given name.
Cordelia
Shakespearean and literary; romantic revival among parents seeking classical drama.
Corinne
(Duplicate handled) Familiar, versatile, and modern across cultures.
Caley
Trendy phonetic spelling appealing to parents who like Kay/Key sounds.
Cayla
Popular modern-sounding name with multiple spellings; easy and contemporary.