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An alphabetical list of '''neutral names starting with C''', continued from the [[names]] page, which see for more information. 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. 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, as listed below. Previous page: [[neutral names starting with B]]. Next page: [[neutral names starting with D]]. | ||
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'''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> Keywords: appearance, occupation | |||
'''Cà'''. Vietnamese. Meaning "The eldest; the firstborn."<ref name="20knames">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names.htm</ref> | |||
'''Cabernet'''. French. Meaning "A varietal of wine."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cabernet</ref> | |||
'''Cable'''. American. A modern name meaning "Rope."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cable</ref> | |||
'''Cache'''. American. A modern name meaning "A storage place."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cache</ref> | |||
'''Cactus'''. American. A modern name meaning "A cactus plant."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cactus</ref> | |||
'''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 | |||
'''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 | '''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 | ||
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'''Cael'''. Celtic, Gaelic, Irish. 1. “Victorious people." 2. "Slender.” <ref><nowiki>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/cael/</nowiki></ref> Keywords: appearance, competition, war | '''Cael'''. Celtic, Gaelic, Irish. 1. “Victorious people." 2. "Slender.” <ref><nowiki>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/cael/</nowiki></ref> Keywords: appearance, competition, war | ||
'''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." 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> Keywords: appearance, community, competition, nature, water, war | '''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." 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> Keywords: appearance, community, competition, nature, water, war | ||
'''Cælestis'''. Latin. Meaning "Heavenly."<ref name="20knames" /> | |||
'''Caerwyn'''. Welsh. From caer, meaning "fortress" and gwyn, meaning "white, fair, loved, blessed." <ref><nowiki>https://www.behindthename.com/name/caerwyn</nowiki></ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.welshboysnames.co.uk/caerwyn/</nowiki></ref> Keywords: appearance, love, places | '''Caerwyn'''. Welsh. From caer, meaning "fortress" and gwyn, meaning "white, fair, loved, blessed." <ref><nowiki>https://www.behindthename.com/name/caerwyn</nowiki></ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.welshboysnames.co.uk/caerwyn/</nowiki></ref> Keywords: appearance, love, places | ||
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'''Cahya'''. Indonesian, Malay. Meaning "The Light." <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cahya</ref> Variant of Cahaya, which see. <ref name=":0" /> Keywords: elements, magic, nature, religion, science, space, spirituality | '''Cahya'''. Indonesian, Malay. Meaning "The Light." <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cahya</ref> Variant of Cahaya, which see. <ref name=":0" /> Keywords: elements, magic, nature, religion, science, space, spirituality | ||
'''Cahyo'''. Indonesian, Javanese. Javanese form of the name Cahaya, meaning "The light."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cahyo</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. Sir Kay (English) or Cai (Welsh) is Arthur's brother in Arthurian legend. <ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cai/</ref> Keywords: appearance, Arthurian legend, celebration, emotions, knights, magic, money, wealth | '''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. Sir Kay (English) or Cai (Welsh) is Arthur's brother in Arthurian legend. <ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cai/</ref> Keywords: appearance, Arthurian legend, celebration, emotions, knights, magic, money, wealth | ||
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'''Calgary'''. 1. Scottish. From the gaelic word Cala-ghearridh, meaning "pasture by the bay." 2. Place name--a city in Alberta, Canada. <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/calgary</ref> Keywords: geography, nature, places, plants, water | '''Calgary'''. 1. Scottish. From the gaelic word Cala-ghearridh, meaning "pasture by the bay." 2. Place name--a city in Alberta, Canada. <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/calgary</ref> Keywords: geography, nature, places, plants, water | ||
'''Caliana'''. American. A modern name made from a combination of the names Callie and Ana.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/caliana</ref> | |||
'''Calico'''. English. Noun-based name associated with small, floral-printed and/or sturdy cotton fabric and creatures and plants with mottled coats, shells, leaves, etc. <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Calico</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calico</ref> Keywords: animals, nature, plants | '''Calico'''. English. Noun-based name associated with small, floral-printed and/or sturdy cotton fabric and creatures and plants with mottled coats, shells, leaves, etc. <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Calico</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calico</ref> Keywords: animals, nature, plants | ||
'''Callan'''. Gaelic, Scottish. Meaning "battle, rock." <ref>https://www.thebump.com/b/callan-baby-name</ref> Keywords: elements, geology, minerals, nature, war | '''Callan'''. Gaelic, Scottish. Meaning "battle, rock." <ref>https://www.thebump.com/b/callan-baby-name</ref> Keywords: elements, geology, minerals, nature, war | ||
'''Callen'''. Irish. Meaning "Slender, thin."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/callen</ref> | |||
'''Callias'''. Greek. Meaning "beauty." Latinised version of Ancient Greek Kallias. <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/callias</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/callias</ref> Keywords: appearance | '''Callias'''. Greek. Meaning "beauty." Latinised version of Ancient Greek Kallias. <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/callias</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/callias</ref> Keywords: appearance | ||
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'''Calypso'''. 1. Greek. Meaning "she that conceals." Name from Greek mythology. <ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/calypso</ref> 2. Latin. Noun--type of white to purple orchid that grows in bogs. 3. Noun--a form of syncopated West Indian/Trinidadian music, often involving improvisation. <ref>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calypso</ref> Keywords: flowers, Greek mythology, music, mystery, nature, plants | '''Calypso'''. 1. Greek. Meaning "she that conceals." Name from Greek mythology. <ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/calypso</ref> 2. Latin. Noun--type of white to purple orchid that grows in bogs. 3. Noun--a form of syncopated West Indian/Trinidadian music, often involving improvisation. <ref>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calypso</ref> Keywords: flowers, Greek mythology, music, mystery, nature, plants | ||
'''Cam'''. Gaelic, Scottish. | '''Cam'''. Gaelic, Scottish. Short form of Cameron, meaning "crooked nose," and other names starting with Cam.<ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/cam/</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cam-2</ref> Keywords: appearance | ||
'''Camber'''. English. 1. Noun meaning "a slightly arched surface." <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Camber</ref> 2. Transferred from the English surname denoting a family from Cambria (Wales). <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/camber</ref> Keywords: geography, places | '''Camber'''. English. 1. Noun meaning "a slightly arched surface." <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Camber</ref> 2. Transferred from the English surname denoting a family from Cambria (Wales). <ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/camber</ref> Keywords: geography, places | ||
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'''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> Keywords: art, fame, jewels, minerals, nature, stones | '''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> Keywords: art, fame, jewels, minerals, nature, stones | ||
'''Cameron'''. Scottish. Transferred from the surname. 1. Scottish highlands. Derived from words meaning "crooked nose" or "crooked river." 2. Scottish lowlands. Derived from the last name of a baron hailing from Cambernon, Normandy. <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameron_(given_name)</ref> Keywords: appearance, geography, nature, places | '''Cameron'''. Scottish. Transferred from the surname. 1. Scottish highlands. Derived from words meaning "crooked nose" or "crooked river." 2. Scottish lowlands. Derived from the last name of a baron hailing from Cambernon, Normandy. <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameron_(given_name)</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cameron</ref> Keywords: appearance, geography, nature, places | ||
'''Camille'''. 1. French. Meaning "young ceremonial attendant" or "pure and perfect." 2. Latin. Derived from Camilla, meaning "serving at the altar" or "virgin of unblemished character." <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Camille</ref><ref>https://www.mom365.com/baby-names/baby-name-search/c/camille</ref><ref>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/girl/camille</ref> Keywords: religion | '''Camille'''. 1. French. Meaning "young ceremonial attendant" or "pure and perfect." 2. Latin. Derived from Camilla, meaning "serving at the altar" or "virgin of unblemished character." <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Camille</ref><ref>https://www.mom365.com/baby-names/baby-name-search/c/camille</ref><ref>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/girl/camille</ref> Keywords: religion | ||
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'''Camryn'''. Form of Cameron, which see (definition 1). | '''Camryn'''. Form of Cameron, which see (definition 1). | ||
'''Canaan'''. Hebrew. Meaning "From Palestine."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/canaan</ref> Keywords: Biblical | |||
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