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An alphabetical list of '''neutral names starting with C''', continued from the [[names]] page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. Nonbinary people don't have to have neutral names, and many [[notable nonbinary people]] have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with the letter C include Carol, Casey, Chris, and Claude. However, there are many more unisex names from around the world that start with C, more than 220 of them, as listed below. Previous page: [[neutral names starting with B]]. Next page: [[neutral names starting with D]].
An alphabetical list of '''neutral names starting with C''', continued from the [[names]] page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. Nonbinary people don't have to have neutral names, and many [[notable nonbinary people]] have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with the letter C include Carey and Chris. However, there are many more unisex names from around the world that start with C, as listed below. Previous page: [[neutral names starting with B]]. Next page: [[neutral names starting with D]].


== The list ==
== The list ==


'''Cà'''. Vietnamese. Meaning "The eldest; the firstborn."<ref name="20knames">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names.htm</ref>
'''Cache'''. American English. A modern name meaning "A storage place, a safe hiding place, something hidden, or short-term computer memory" in English.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cache</ref><ref>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cache</ref> US Social Security Administration (SSA) data shows about 153 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 59% of the time, so it is very gender neutral.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CACHE/index.html</ref> Keywords: modern, mysterious, neutral inclined, one syllable, secret, technology


'''Cabernet'''. French. Meaning "A varietal of wine."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cabernet</ref>
'''Caelan'''. 1. Irish Gaelic. From the Irish Gaelic name Caolán. Various meanings, most commonly "slender", "child", and "powerful warrior." <ref><nowiki>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caelan</nowiki></ref> 2. Old Welsh. From "cae," meaning "field," (pronounced kaee or gaee) and "llan/lan," meaning a community or town associated with a landmark. So Caelan/Caellan has the literal translation of "from the town by the field." Changing the spelling completely changes the meaning of the name. For example, "cai" (pronounced kay) means to rejoice in victory, and "lyn" means by water. <ref><nowiki>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/boy/caelan</nowiki></ref> 3. Scottish. "People of victory." <ref><nowiki>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Caelan</nowiki></ref> 4. English. Anglicized form of Irish masculine name Caolán ("slender," with diminutive suffix) or Irish feminine name Caoilfhionn ("slender and fair") <ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/caelan</ref> US SSA data shows about 51 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 74% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAELAN/index.html</ref> Keywords: appearance, community, competition, nature, water, war


'''Cable'''. American. A modern name meaning "Rope."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cable</ref>
'''Cagney'''. Gaelic, Irish. 1. Meaning "tribute." <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Cagney#similar</ref> 2. From the Gaelic surname Ó Caingne, meaning "grandson or descendant of advocate." From caingean, meaning "legal dispute." <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cagney</ref> US SSA data shows about 204 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 68% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAGNEY/index.html</ref> Keywords: ancestors, law, lineage, neutral inclined


'''Cache'''. American. A modern name meaning "A storage place."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cache</ref>
'''Cai'''. 1. Chinese. Meaning "colourful" or "wealthy." 2. Vietnamese. Meaning "feminine." 3. Latin, Welsh. Meaning "rejoice." Short form of Caius. 4. Wolof (dialect of Senegal and The Gambia). Meaning "come." <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cai</ref><ref>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/girl/cai</ref><ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Caius</ref> 5. English, Welsh. Masculine. Sir Kay (English) or Cai (Welsh) is Arthur's brother in Arthurian legend.<ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cai/</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cai-2</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kay-2</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cai-1</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,108 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 72% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAI/index.html</ref> Keywords: appearance, Arthurian legend, celebration, emotions, knights, magic, money, wealth


'''Cactus'''. American. A modern name meaning "A cactus plant."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cactus</ref>
'''Cailean'''. Pronounced CAL-lan. Traditionally masculine. Scottish. Possibly meaning "whelp, young dog, pup, cub," "child," "triumphant in battle," "virile," or even a form of the Late Roman name Columba, meaning "dove." This name is sometimes anglicized as '''Colin'''.<ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cailean/</ref><ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Cailean</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cailean</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/columba</ref><ref name="CharlesBook" /><ref name="EllefsonBook">Connie Ellefson. ''A Genealogist's Guide to Ethnic Names A Reference for First Names from Around the World.'' Cincinnati, Ohio: Family Tree, 2012.</ref> US SSA data shows about 60 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 76% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAILEAN/index.html</ref> Keywords: animals, children, nature, religion, spirituality, war


'''Cade'''. 1. Transferred from English surname. 2. Derived from Old English nickname for someone or something lumpy or rotund. 3. Possibly from Late Middle English cade (young animal abandoned by its mother and raised by hand). 4. Alternatively derived from Middle English cade (cask, barrel). May have been a nickname for someone with a barrel-like physique or an occupational name for a barrel maker. <ref>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/boy/cade</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cade</ref> Keywords: appearance, occupation
'''Cairo'''. English. A modern name, from the place name, the capital and largest city in Egypt, Cairo. From ''al-Qahirah'' (القاهرة), meaning "The victorious" in Arabic.<ref>https://www.thebump.com/b/cairo-baby-name</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cairo</ref> US SSA data shows about 204 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 86% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAIRO/index.html</ref> Keywords: battle, competition, geography, masculine inclined, places, war


'''Caden'''. 1. Arabic. "Kadin" means "friend" or "companion." 2. Welsh. Meaning "spirit of battle." 3. An altered form of an Irish and Scottish last name, McCadden. <ref><nowiki>https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-caden-462655.htm</nowiki></ref> Keywords: friendship, relationships, war
'''Cam'''. 1. English. Gender neutral or masculine. Short form of Cameron (which see), meaning "crooked nose" in Gaelic. 2. Vietnamese. Feminine. Meaning "Orange fruit."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cam-1</ref> 3. Short for other names starting with Cam.<ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cam/</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cam-2</ref> US SSA data shows about 9,194 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 80% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAM/index.html</ref> Keywords: appearance, food, masculine inclined, one syllable


'''Cadyn''' Changed version mix of Jadyn and Caden.
'''Cameo'''. 1. Italian. Meaning "small, but perfectly formed." <ref>https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-cameo-53485.htm</ref> 2. Italian. Meaning "sculpted jewel" or "a stone or shell carved in relief." 3. English. Meaning "a carved gem portrait." <ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cameo/</ref><ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Cameo</ref> 4. English. Noun, meaning "a small but noticeable part played by a famous actor." <ref>https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cameo</ref> US SSA data shows about 859 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 88% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAMEO/index.html</ref>  Keywords: art, fame, jewels, minerals, nature, stones


'''Cadence'''. English. Derived from a musical term meaning "rhythm" or "flow." <ref><nowiki>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadence_(given_name)</nowiki></ref> Keywords: music
'''Cameron'''. English. From the Scottish surname. Meaning "crooked nose" in Gaelic.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameron_(given_name)</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cameron</ref><ref name="CharlesBook">Marissa Charles. ''The Big Book of Baby Names''. London: Arcturus, 2012. </ref> Short form: '''Cam''', which see. US SSA data shows about 56,291 people with the given name Cameron, used as a masculine name 90% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAMERON/index.html</ref> SSA data shows about 251 people with the variant '''Camryn''', used as a feminine name 88% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAMRYN/index.html</ref> Keywords: appearance, geography, masculine inclined, nature, places


'''Cael'''. Celtic, Gaelic, Irish. 1. “Victorious people." 2. "Slender.” <ref><nowiki>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/cael/</nowiki></ref> Keywords: appearance, competition, war
'''Campbell'''. English. From a Scottish surname. Meaning "crooked mouth" or "bent smile" in Gaelic.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/campbell</ref><ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/campbell/</ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.houseofnames.com/campbell-family-crest</nowiki></ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.ancestry.ca/name-origin?surname=campbell</nowiki></ref><ref><nowiki>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/girl/campbell</nowiki></ref> US SSA data shows about 1,778 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 56% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAMPBELL/index.html</ref>Keywords: appearance, nature, neutral inclined, places


'''Caelan'''. 1. Irish, Gaelic. Various meanings, most commonly "slender", "child", and "powerful warrior." <ref><nowiki>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caelan</nowiki></ref> 2. Old Welsh. From "cae," meaning "field," (pronounced kaee or gaee) and "llan/lan," meaning a community or town associated with a landmark. So Caelan/Caellan has the literal translation of "from the town by the field.