Neutral names starting with C

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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. [1] 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. [2] Keywords: friendship, relationships, war

Cadence. English. Derived from a musical term meaning "rhythm" or "flow." [3] Keywords: music

Cael. Celtic, Gaelic, Irish. 1. “Victorious people." 2. "Slender.” [4] Keywords: appearance, competition, war

Caelan. 1. Irish, Gaelic. Various meanings, most commonly "slender", "child", and "powerful warrior." [5] 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. [6] 3. Scottish. "People of victory." [7] Keywords: appearance, community, competition, nature, water, war

Caerwyn. Welsh. From caer, meaning "fortress" and gwyn, meaning "white, fair, loved, blessed." [8][9] Keywords: appearance, love, places

Cage. English. Meaning, "confining structure with bars." [10]

Cagney. Gaelic, Irish. 1. Meaning "tribute." [11] 2. From the Gaelic surname Ó Caingne, meaning "grandson or descendant of advocate." From caingean, meaning "legal dispute." [12] Keywords: ancestors, law, lineage

Cahaya. Indonesian, Malay. Meaning "light." [13] Keywords: elements, magic, nature, science, space

Cahya. Indonesian, Malay. Meaning "The Light." [14] Variant of Cahaya, which see. [13] Keywords: elements, magic, nature, religion, science, space, spirituality

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." [15][16][17] 5. English, Welsh. Sir Kay (English) or Cai (Welsh) is Arthur's brother in Arthurian legend. [18] Keywords: appearance, Arthurian legend, celebration, emotions, knights, magic, money, wealth

Cailean. 1. Irish, Scottish Gaelic. Meaning "whelp/young dog/pup," "cub," or "(contemporary) child." 2. Scottish. Meaning "triumphant in battle/war," "virile." 3. Scottish form of the Late Roman/Latin "Columba," meaning "dove." 4. Original spelling of Anglicised "Colin." [19][20][21][22] Keywords: animals, children, nature, religion, spirituality, war

Cairo. 1. Arabic. Meaning "victorious." 2. Place name--the capital of Egypt. [23] Keywords: competition, geography, places, war

Cais. 1. Vietnamese. Meaning "rejoicer." 2. Also commonly used in Chinese-speaking countries. [24] Keywords: celebration, emotions

Cal. 1. Hebrew. Meaning "devotion." Sometimes associated with dogs, who are known as faithful companions. Related to the name "Caleb." 2. Northern Ireland. Variation on Cathal, meaning "battle rule." Also the name of a seventh-century saint in Italy. 3. Pet form of names beginning or ending with "cal." [25][26] Keywords: emotions, relationships, religion, saints, war

Calais. 1. Greek. Meaning "son of Boreas." 2. Latin. Meaning "son of the north wind." [27] 3. French. Place name--picturesque city and major ferry port in northern France. [28] Keywords: ancestors, elements, geography, gods, Greek mythology, lineage, nature, places, religion, spirituality, ships/boats, water

Caldwell. English, Irish, Scottish. 1. Derived from the Old English cald/caeld, meaning "cold" and welle/wella, meaning "well, spring, stream." 2. Place name--several places in the British Isles, most famously the Caldwells in North Yorkshire and Renfrewshire in Scotland. 3. Transferred from a Scottish surname. [29][30] Keywords: elements, geography, places, water, weather

Caledon. 1. Irish, Latin. Meaning "hard or rocky land." 2. Irish place name related to Caledonia, the Latin word for Scotland, thought to be derived from the ancient Celtic word for "hard." 3. English. Meaning "tough people." [31][32] Keywords: elements, geography, geology, metals, minerals, places, rocks

Caley. 1. Gaelic, Irish. Meaning "slim, slender." 2. Scottish. Meaning "contemporary child." [33]

Calgary. 1. Scottish. From the gaelic word Cala-ghearridh, meaning "pasture by the bay." 2. Place name--a city in Alberta, Canada. [34] Keywords: geography, nature, places, plants, water

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. [35][36] Keywords: animals, nature, plants

Callan. Gaelic, Scottish. Meaning "battle, rock." [37] Keywords: elements, geology, minerals, nature, war

Callias. Greek. Meaning "beauty." Latinised version of Ancient Greek Kallias. [38][39] Keywords: appearance

Calypso. 1. Greek. Meaning "she that conceals." Name from Greek mythology. [40] 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. [41] Keywords: flowers, Greek mythology, music, mystery, nature, plants

Cam. Gaelic, Scottish. Meaning "crooked mouth." Derivative of Cameron, which see. [42] Keywords: appearance

Camber. English. 1. Noun meaning "a slightly arched surface." [43] 2. Transferred from the English surname denoting a family from Cambria (Wales). [44] Keywords: geography, places

Camden. 1. Scottish. Meaning "(from the) winding valley." 2. Welsh. Meaning "child of the wind." 3. Transferred from an English surname denoting people who lived in a camp in a valley. 4. Camden Town is a popular market district in London. [45][46][47] Keywords: children, elements, geography, nature, places, whimsical

Camdyn. Variation on Camden, which see. [47]

Cameo. 1. Italian. Meaning "small, but perfectly formed." [48] 2. Italian. Meaning "sculpted jewel" or "a stone or shell carved in relief." 3. English. Meaning "a carved gem portrait." [49][50] 4. English. Noun, meaning "a small but noticeable part played by a famous actor." [51] 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. [52] 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." [53][54][55] Keywords: religion

Campbell. 1. Gaelic, Scottish. Meaning "crooked/bent mouth/smile." Transferred from a famous surname. 2. French, Latin, Norman. Meaning "from the beautiful field." French variations include Beauchamp and Hamel. [56][57][58][59] Keywords: appearance, nature, places

Camryn. Form of Cameron, which see (definition 1).

Cande. Spanish, Latin. 1. Short form of the names Candelaria and Candelario, meaning "candlemas" or "feast of candles," the Christian celebration of the presentation of baby Jesus in the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary. 2. Meaning "candle." 3. Meaning "twine" or "waxed cord." [60][61][62] Keywords: light, religion, spirituality

Candid. American, English. Meaning "Hidden."[63]

Candide. French. Meaning "White." Keywords: color.[64]

Cane. English. Meaning "Stalk of sugar." Keywords: Biblical, food.[65]

Cannan. English. Meaning "Wolf cub" or "Son of Cain." Keywords: Biblical, animals.[66]

Capri. Italian. Meaning "An Italian island." Keywords: places.[67]

Capricorn. Latin. Meaning "The goat." Keywords: animals, astrology, birth date, stars, magic.[68]

Carey. Irish. Meaning "From the fort." Keywords: places.[69]

Cariad. Welsh. Meaning "Love, darling."[70]

Carlen. English. From the surname, meaning "Descendant of Charles." Irish variant: Carlin.[71]

Carman. English. From the surname, meaning "Man."[72]

Carmen. Latin. Meaning "Poem."[73]

Carmine. 1. English, from Latin. Meaning "Song." 2. Hebrew. Meaning "Fruit garden; garden; orchard."[74]

Carol. English. Meaning "Free person" or "Song," or as a form of the name Charles. Variants: Carole, Carroll, Caryl.[75]

Carrigan. Irish. From the Irish surname, meaning "Pointed," "Spear."[76]

Carrington. English. From the surname, meaning "Town of the marsh." Keywords: nature, places.[77]

Carson. American. From the surname, meaning "Son of Carr." Variants: Carsyn, Karson.[78][79]

Carter. English. From the surname, meaning "Driver of a cart." Keywords: occupation. Variant: Karter.[80]

Cary. English. Meaning "Pure." Variant: Carey.[81]

Case. English. From the surname, meaning "Case-maker." Variants: Cas, Kase, Kace.[82]

Casey. Irish. From the surname, meaning "Vigilant in war." Variants: Casi, Casie, Kasey, Kaci, Kacie.[83][84]

Cashmere. English. Meaning "Soft wool from the Kashmir goat."[85]

Cass. 1. Greek. Meaning "Protector of humanity." 2. Irish. Meaning "Curly haired." 3. Welsh. Meaning "Treasurer; curly-headed; ingenious, clever."[86]

Cassie. 1. English. Pet form of the name Casey, meaning "Vigilant" or "Descendant of the vigilant one."[87] 2. English, from Latin. Pet form of the name Cassian or masculine Cassius, meaning "Vain."[88] 3. English. Pet form of the name Cassidy, meaning "Descendant of the curly-haired one."[89][90] 4. English, from Greek. Pet form of the feminine name Cassandra, from the masculine name Cassander, meaning "To excel, shine."[91] Variants: Case, Casi, Cassy.

Cassidy. English. Meaning "Descendant of the curly-haired one."[92][93]

Castel. Spanish. Meaning "To the castle." Keywords: fantasy, places.[94]

Castiel. Hebrew. From the angel with this name, meaning "Shield of God." Keywords: religion.[95][96]

Cat. 1. English. Nickname from the animal. 2. English. Pet form of feminine names such as Catherine.[97]

Cato. 1. Dutch. Feminine pet form of Catherine.[98] 2. Latin. Masculine name, meaning "Wise."[99]

Cedar. English, French, Latin. Noun meaning "cedar tree," a particularly fragrant tree, often used to build artistic and protective chests. [100][101] Keywords: forests, nature, plants, spirituality, trees

Celeste. Italian, from late Latin masculine name Caelestis, meaning "Heavenly." Variants: French Céleste, English Celestine.[102][103]

Celyn (pronounced Kellin). Welsh. Meaning "Holly." Keywords: nature, plants.[104]

Ceres. Latin. From the name of the Roman goddess of grain, meaning "To grow." Keywords: food, nature, plants.[105][106]

Chai. 1. Meaning "tea."[107] 2. Hebrew (traditionally a boys' name), meaning "life."[108]

Chainey. English. From the surname, meaning "Oak grove." Variants: Cheney, Cheyne, Cheyney. Keywords: nature, places, plants, trees.[109][110]

Chalice. English, from Latin. Meaning "Cup, goblet."[111][112]

Chamonix (pronounced sham-on-EE). French. Meaning "From the region called Chamonix in France."[113]

Chandler. English. From the surname, meaning "Candle maker." Keywords: occupation.[114][115]

Chandra. Sanskrit. Meaning "Moon." Keywords: magic, moon, nature, sky, space.[116]

Chang. Chinese. 1. 昌 (chāng), a masculine name meaning "flourish, prosper, good, sunlight." 2. 畅 (chàng) meaning "smooth, free, unrestrained." 3. 长 (cháng) meaning "long".[117]

Change. English. Meaning "Change," or "Dweller from the market."[118]

Chanlyeya. Native American, Onondaga. Meaning "Drifted snow." Keywords: nature, snow, weather, winter.[119]

Channer. English. Meaning "Wise."[120]

Channing. English. Meaning "From the place of Cana's people."[121]

Channon. English. From the surname, meaning "Clergyman." Keywords: Christian, religion.[122]

Chanter. Native American, Sac and Fox Nation. Meaning "Sun." Keywords: nature, sky, sun.[123]

Chantesuta. Native American, Sioux. Meaning "Firm of heart." Keywords: virtue.[124]

Chanteyukan. Native American, Sioux. Meaning "Gracious, benevolent. Keywords: virtue.[125]

Chantry. English. From the surname, meaning "Singing of the mass." Keywords: Christian, music, religion.[126]

Chao. Chinese. 1. 超 (chāo), a masculine name meaning "surpass, leap over." 2. 潮 (cháo) meaning "tide, flow, damp."[127]

Chapin. French. From the surname, meaning "Shoemaker." Keywords: clothing, occupation, style.[128]

Chardon. Native American, Sioux. Meaning "Sand bar." Keywords: nature, places, water.[129]

Charis. English, from Greek. Meaning "Grace."[130][131]

Charleston. English. From the surname, meaning "Town of King Charles." Keywords: places.[132]

Charley. English. Pet form of the masculine name Charles. Variants: Charli, Charlie, Charly.[133]

Chasen. American, English. Meaning "Hunter," or a combination of the names Chase and Jason.[134]

Chay. English. Pet form of Charles, meaning "Man" or "King."[135][136]

Cheche. Spanish. Meaning "Small thing." Keywords: physical traits, size.[137]

Chelan. Native American, Chelan. Meaning "Deep water," and also a place name.[138]

Chelsey. English. Unisex form of feminine name Chelsea, from the name of a district in London, meaning "Landing place for chalk or limestone."[139][140]

Chen. 1. (חֵן) Hebrew. Meaning "Grace, charm." Keywords: virtues.[141] 2. Chinese 晨 (chén) or 辰 (chén), both meaning "morning."[142]

Cheng. Chinese. 1. 成 (chéng). Meaning "completed, finished, succeeded." 2. 诚 (chéng). Meaning "sincere, honest, true."[143]

Chesed (חֶסֶד). Hebrew. Meaning "Kindness, goodness." Keywords: virtues.[144]

Chetanzi. Native American, Sioux. Meaning "Yellow hawk."[145]

Chevis. French. From the surname Chevins, meaning "Chub fish."[146]

Chi. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "one's personal spiritual guardian," or "the Christian God." Chi is also the pet