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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." 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
'''Cappy'''. English. Short for "Captain" in English.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cappy</ref> US SSA data shows about 525 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 56% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAPPY/index.html</ref>


'''Cælestis'''. Latin. Meaning "Heavenly."<ref name="20knames" />
'''Carey'''. English. This has continuously been a gender neutral name since 1880, though it tended to be more masculine, until it spiked in popularity as a feminine name during the 1970s. From an Irish surname, Ó Ciardha, meaning "Descendant of Ciardha" in Irish. Ciardha is a masculine name meaning "Black" in Irish.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Carey</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/carey</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ciardha</ref> US SSA data shows about 43,020 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 54% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAREY/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables


'''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
'''Carlen'''. English. From the surname Carlen, meaning "Descendant of Charles." Irish variant: '''Carlin'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/carlen</ref> US SSA data shows about 878 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 83% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CARLEN/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables


'''Cage'''. English. Meaning, "confining structure with bars." <ref><nowiki>https://www.babynames.com/name/cage</nowiki></ref>  
'''Carman'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Man."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Carman</ref> US SSA data shows about 4,759 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 70% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CARMAN/index.html</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> Keywords: ancestors, law, lineage
'''Carol'''. English and French. This has usually tended to be a feminine name during the past century in many countries, but during the 1920s to 1950s, it was also used to a small degree as a masculine name in France and the US. Meaning "Song," or as a form of the names Charles, Carole, Caroline, or Carolus. Variants: '''Carole''', '''Carroll''', '''Caryl'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/carol</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/carol-1</ref> Now, US SSA data shows about 1,531,204 people with the given name Carol, used as a feminine name 99% of the time, despite trends in some periods to be neutral.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CAROL/index.html</ref>


'''Cahaya'''. Indonesian, Malay. Meaning "light." <ref name=":0">https://www.behindthename.com/name/cahaya</ref> Keywords: elements, magic, nature, science, space
'''Caron'''. Welsh. Meaning "To love" (''caru'') in Welsh.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/caron</ref> US SSA data shows about 6,552 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 81% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CARON/index.html</ref>


'''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
'''Carrington'''. English. From the surname, from the place name, meaning "Town of the marsh" in Old English. Keywords: nature, places.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Carrington</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/carrington/submitted</ref><ref>https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/carrington/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,147 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 59% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CARRINGTON/index.html</ref>


'''Cahyo'''. Indonesian, Javanese. Javanese form of the name Cahaya, meaning "The light."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cahyo</ref>
'''Cary'''. English. This has continuously been a gender-neutral name since at least 1880, tending to be masculine, and spiking in popularity as a neutral name in the 1970s. A variant of Carey, which see.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cary</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cary</ref> US SSA data shows about 48,174 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 81% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CARY/index.html</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
[[File:Casey Mongillo.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Casey Mongillo]].]]
'''Casey'''. English and Irish. This traditionally masculine name became popular as a neutral name in the 1970s, spiking in the 1980s and 1990s. From the Irish surname Casey, an anglicized form of Ó Cathasaigh, meaning "Descendant of Cathasach;" the masculine Irish name Cathasach means "Vigilant" in Irish. Variants: '''Casi''', '''Casie''', '''Kasey''', '''Kaci''', '''Kacie'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/case</ref><ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Cassi/m</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/casey</ref><ref name="CharlesBook" /> US SSA data shows about 130,913 people with the given name Casey, used as a masculine name 58% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CASEY/index.html</ref> Keywords: battle, neutral inclined, two syllables. Notable people with this name include nonbinary American voice actor [[Casey Mongillo]] (b. 1987).<ref>[https://twitter.com/CaseyTheVA/status/1080609580193787905 Tweet on January 2, 2019]</ref>


'''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." <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> Keywords: animals, children, nature, religion, spirituality, war
'''Cashmere'''. English. An African American name. Meaning "Soft wool from the Kashmir goat" in English. Ultimately from the Hindi place name for the region in India ''Kaśmīr'' (कश्मीर), which is called Kashmir in English.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/case</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cashmere/submitted</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/kashmir/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 93 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 67% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CA/CASHMERE/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, style, textures, two syllables


'''Cairo'''. 1. Arabic. Meaning "victorious." 2. Place name--the capital of Egypt. <ref>https://www.thebump.com/b/cairo-baby-name</ref> Keywords: competition, geography, places, war
'''Cedar'''. English, French, Latin. Noun meaning "cedar tree," a particularly fragrant tree, often used to build artistic and protective chests. <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Cedar/boy</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cedar</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cedar</ref> US SSA data shows about 576 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 55% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CE/CEDAR/index.html</ref> Keywords: aromas, forests, nature, plants, spirituality, trees, two syllables


'''Cais'''. 1. Vietnamese. Meaning "rejoicer." 2. Also commonly used in Chinese-speaking countries. <ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/cais/</ref> Keywords: celebration, emotions
'''Chai'''. 1. English. Pronounced /tʃaɪ/. Modern. Meaning "tea" in English. English speakers sometimes use this to specifically mean the spiced type of tea.<ref>https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-chai-46655.htm</ref> 2. חי. Hebrew. Pronounced "khai." Traditionally masculine. Meaning "alive, living, life."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/chai/</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chai/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,619 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 64% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CH/CHAI/index.html</ref> Keywords: aromas, cozy, food, life, neutral inclined, one syllable


'''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." <ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Cal</ref><ref>http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Cathal</ref> [[Nonbinary characters in fiction]] bearing this name include Cal in the series ''Sex Education''. Keywords: emotions, relationships, religion, saints, war, one syllable
'''Chan''' (ចន្).  Khmer. Meaning "Moon."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chan</ref> US SSA data shows about 17,719 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 80% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CH/CHAN/index.html</ref>
 
'''Calais'''. 1. Greek. Meaning "son of Boreas." 2. Latin. Meaning "son of the north wind." <ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/calais/</ref> 3. French. Place name--picturesque city and major ferry port in northern France. <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Calais</ref> 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. <ref>https://www.ancestry.ca/name-origin?surname=caldwell</ref><ref>https://www.houseofnames.com/caldwell-family-crest</ref> Keywords: elements, geography, places, water, weather. [[Notable nonbinary people|Notable people]] with this name include American [[drag]] queen [[Caldwell Tidicue]] (b. 1986), who identifies as [[nonbinary]].<ref>https://twitter.com/thatonequeen/status/1181020569304801280</ref>
 
'''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." <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Caledon</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/caledon</ref> Keywords: elements, geography, geology, metals, minerals, places, rocks
 
'''Caley'''. 1. Gaelic, Irish. Meaning "slim, slender." 2. Scottish. Meaning "contemporary child." <ref>https://www.sheknows.com/baby-names/name/caley/</ref>
 
'''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
 
'''Callan'''. Gaelic, Scottish. Meaning "battle, rock." <ref>https://www.thebump.com/b/callan-baby-name</ref> Keywords: elements, geology, minerals, nature, war
 
'''Called'''. Puritan. Refers to being called to do the work of God.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/called/submitted</ref>
 
'''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
 
'''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. 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
 
'''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. <ref>http://www.babynamewizard.com/baby-name/boy/camden</ref><ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Camden/boy</ref><ref name=":1">https://ohbabynames.com/all-baby-names/camdyn/</ref> Keywords: children, elements, geography, nature, places, whimsical
 
'''Camdyn'''. Variation on Camden, which see. <ref name=":1" />
 
'''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><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
 
'''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. <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> Keywords: appearance, nature, places
 
'''Camryn'''. Form of Cameron, which see (definition 1).
 
'''Canaan'''. Hebrew. Meaning "From Palestine."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/canaan</ref> Keywords: Biblical
 
'''Canada'''. English. A modern name, from the name of the country, from the Huron-Iroquois word ''kanata'', meaning "Village."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/canada</ref>
 
'''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." <ref><nowiki>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cande</nowiki></ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.behindthename.com/name/candelaria</nowiki></ref><ref><nowiki>http://www.name-doctor.com/name-cande-meaning-of-cande-17473.html</nowiki></ref> Keywords: light, religion, spirituality
 
'''Candid'''. American, English. Meaning "Hidden."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/CANDID</ref>
 
'''Candide'''. French. Form of the names Candidus and Candida. Meaning "White." Keywords: color.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/candide</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/candide</ref>
 
'''Cane'''. English. Meaning "Stalk of sugar." Keywords: Biblical, food.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cane</ref>
 
'''Cannan'''. English. Meaning "Wolf cub" or "Son of Cain." Keywords: Biblical, animals.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cannan</ref>
 
'''Cappy'''. English. From a nickname meaning "Captain."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cappy</ref>
 
'''Capri'''. Italian. Meaning "An Italian island." Keywords: places.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/capri</ref>
 
'''Capricorn'''. Latin. Meaning "The goat." Keywords: animals, astrology, birth date, stars, magic.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Capricorn</ref>
 
'''Carey'''. English. From an Irish surname, meaning "From the fort." Keywords: places.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Carey</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/carey</ref>
 
'''Cariad'''. Welsh. Meaning "Love, darling."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cariad</ref>
 
'''Carlen'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Descendant of Charles." Irish variant: '''Carlin'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/carlen</ref>
 
'''Carman'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Man."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Carman</ref>
 
'''Carmen'''. Latin. Meaning "Poem."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Carmen</ref>
 
'''Carmine'''. 1. English, from Latin. Meaning "Song." 2. Hebrew. Meaning "Fruit garden; garden; orchard."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/girl/carmine</ref>
 
'''Carmo'''. Portuguese. Form of the name Carmel.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/carmo</ref>
 
'''Carnation'''. English. Meaning "A type of flower."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/carnation</ref>
 
'''Carni''' (קַרְנִי). Hebrew. Meaning "My horn," a symbol of strength. Variant: '''Karni'''.<ref name="20knames" />
 
'''Carol'''. English. Meaning "Song," or as a form of the names Charles, Carole, Caroline, or Carolus. Variants: '''Carole''', '''Carroll''', '''Caryl'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/carol</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/carol-1</ref>
 
'''Caron'''. Welsh. Meaning "To love."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/caron</ref>
 
'''Carrigan'''. Irish. From the Irish surname, meaning "Pointed," "Spear."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Carrigan</ref>
 
'''Carrington'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Town of the marsh." Keywords: nature, places.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Carrington</ref>
 
'''Carson'''. American. From the surname, meaning "Son of Carr." Variants: '''Carsyn''', '''Karson'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Carrington</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Carsyn</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/carson</ref>
 
'''Carter'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Driver of a cart." Keywords: occupation. Variant: '''Karter.'''<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Carter</ref>
 
'''Cary'''. English. Meaning "Pure." Variant: '''Carey'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cary</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cary</ref>
 
'''Case'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Case-maker." Variants: '''Cas''', '''Kase''', '''Kace'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/case</ref>
 
[[File:Casey Mongillo.jpg|thumb|150px|A photo of [[Casey Mongillo]].]]
'''Casey'''. Irish. From the surname, meaning "Vigilant in war." Variants: '''Casi''', '''Casie''', '''Kasey''', '''Kaci''', '''Kacie'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/case</ref><ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Cassi/m</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/casey</ref> Notable people with this name include nonbinary American voice actor [[Casey Mongillo]] (b. 1987).<ref>[https://twitter.com/CaseyTheVA/status/1080609580193787905 Tweet on January 2, 2019]</ref>
 
'''Cashmere'''. English. Meaning "Soft wool from the Kashmir goat."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/case</ref>
 
'''Cass'''. 1. Greek. Meaning "Protector of humanity." 2. Irish. Meaning "Curly haired." 3. Welsh. Meaning "Treasurer; curly-headed; ingenious, clever."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/cass</ref> 4. English. Short form of several names beginning with Cass, including Cassandra and Cassidy.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cass</ref>
 
'''Cassie'''. 1. English. Pet form of the name Casey, meaning "Vigilant" or "Descendant of the vigilant one."<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Casey/m</ref> 2. English, from Latin. Pet form of the name Cassian or masculine Cassius, meaning "Vain."<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Cassian</ref> 3. English. Pet form of the name Cassidy, meaning "Descendant of the curly-haired one."<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Cassidy/m</ref><ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Cassie/m</ref> 4. English, from Greek. Pet form of the feminine name Cassandra, from the masculine name Cassander, meaning "To excel, shine."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cassandra</ref> Variants: '''Case''', '''Casi''', '''Cassy'''.
 
'''Cassidy'''. English. From an Irish surname, meaning "Descendant of the curly-haired one."<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Cassidy/m</ref><ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Cassie/m</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cassidy</ref>
 
'''Castel'''. Spanish. Meaning "To the castle." Keywords: fantasy, places.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Castel</ref>
 
'''Castiel'''. Hebrew. From the angel with this name, meaning "Shield of God." Keywords: religion.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Castiel</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/castiel/submitted</ref>
 
'''Cat'''. 1. English. Nickname from the animal. 2. English. Pet form of feminine names such as Catherine.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cat</ref>
 
'''Cato'''. 1. Dutch. Feminine pet form of Catherine.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cato-2</ref> 2. Latin. Masculine name, meaning "Wise."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cato-1</ref>
 
'''Causer'''. English. From the surname, meaning "One who makes leggings."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/causer</ref> Keywords: arts, clothing, craft, occupation
 
'''Cedar'''. English, French, Latin. Noun meaning "cedar tree," a particularly fragrant tree, often used to build artistic and protective chests. <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Cedar/boy</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cedar</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cedar</ref> Keywords: forests, nature, plants, spirituality, trees
 
'''Celeste'''. Italian, from late Latin masculine name Caelestis, meaning "Heavenly." Variants: French '''Céleste,''' English '''Celestine.'''<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/celeste</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/celestine</ref>
 
'''Celyn''' (pronounced Kellin). Welsh. Meaning "Holly." Keywords: nature, plants.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Celyn</ref>
 
'''Ceres'''. Latin. From the name of the Roman goddess of grain, meaning "To grow." Keywords: food, nature, plants.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Ceres</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ceres</ref>
 
'''Ceri'''. Welsh. Possibly meaning "To love," or from the name of a river in Wales, or a short form of the name Ceridwen.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ceri</ref>
 
'''Cevahir'''. Turkish. Turkish form of the Arabic name Jawahir (جواهر). Meaning "Jewels."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cevahi50r</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jawahir</ref>
 
'''Ceylon'''. Turkish. Meaning "From Sri Lanka."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/ceylon</ref>
 
'''Chai'''. 1. Meaning "tea."<ref>https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-chai-46655.htm</ref> 2. Hebrew (traditionally a boys' name), meaning "life."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/chai/</ref>
 
'''Chainey'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Oak grove." Variants: '''Cheney''', '''Cheyne''', '''Cheyney'''. Keywords: nature, places, plants, trees.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chainey</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cheyne</ref>
 
'''Chalice'''. English, from Latin. Meaning "Cup, goblet."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chalice</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chalice</ref>
 
'''Chamonix''' (pronounced sham-on-EE). French. Meaning "From the region called Chamonix in France."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chamonix</ref>
 
'''Chan''' (ចន្). Khmer. Meaning "Moon."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chan</ref>


[[File:Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, Becoming Interplanetary.jpg|thumb|[[Chanda Prescod-Weinstein]] at Becoming Interplanetary talk at the Library of Congress, 2018.]]
[[File:Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, Becoming Interplanetary.jpg|thumb|[[Chanda Prescod-Weinstein]] at Becoming Interplanetary talk at the Library of Congress, 2018.]]
'''Chanda'''. (चण्ड, चण्डा) Sanskrit. Meaning "Fierce, hot, passionate."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chanda</ref> Notable people with this name include cosmologist and science writer [[Chanda Prescod-Weinstein]], who is an [[agender]] [[woman]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/IBJIYONGI/ Twitter bio], retrieved May 17, 2020</ref>
'''Chanda'''. Sanskrit. In India, this is a masculine name (written चण्ड in Sanskrit) and a feminine name (written चण्डा), though it tends to be exclusively feminine in the US. Meaning "Fierce, hot, passionate."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chanda</ref> Notable people with this name include cosmologist and science writer [[Chanda Prescod-Weinstein]], who is an [[agender]] [[woman]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/IBJIYONGI/ Twitter bio], retrieved May 17, 2020</ref>
 
'''Chandana''' (चन्दना). Hindi. Meaning "Sandalwood."<ref name="20knames" />
 
'''Chandler'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Candle maker." Keywords: occupation.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chandler</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chandler</ref>
 
'''Chandra''' (চন্দ্র). Sanskrit. Meaning "Moon."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chandra</ref><ref name="20knames" /> Keywords: magic, moon, nature, sky, space.
 
'''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".<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chang</ref>
 
'''Change'''. English. Meaning "Change," or "Dweller from the market."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Change</ref>
 
'''Chanlyeya'''. Native American, Onondaga. Meaning "Drifted snow." Keywords: nature, snow, weather, winter.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chanlyeya</ref>
 
'''Channer'''. English. Meaning "Wise."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/channer</ref>
 
'''Channing'''. English. Modern, possibly meaning "From the place of Cana's people."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Channing</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/channing</ref>
 
'''Channon'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Clergyman." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Channon</ref>
 
'''Chanter'''. Native American, Sac and Fox Nation. Meaning "Sun." Keywords: nature, sky, sun.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chanter</ref>
 
'''Chantesuta'''. Native American, Sioux. Meaning "Firm of heart." Keywords: virtue.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chantesuta</ref>
 
'''Chanteyukan'''. Native American, Sioux. Meaning "Gracious, benevolent. Keywords: virtue.<ref>Chanteyukan</ref>
 
'''Chantry'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Singing of the mass." Keywords: Christian, music, religion.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chantry</ref>
 
'''Chao'''. Chinese. 1. 超 (chāo), a masculine name meaning "surpass, leap over." 2. 潮 (cháo) meaning "tide, flow, damp."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chao</ref> Notable nonbinary people with this name include [[Chao Xiaomi]], who is [[genderfluid]].


'''Chapin'''. French. From the surname, meaning "Shoemaker." Keywords: clothing, occupation, style.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chapin</ref>
'''Chandler'''. English. This spiked in popularity as a neutral name during the 1990s, because at that time, there was a character with this name on the TV show ''Friends''. From the occupational family name, meaning "Candle maker" in English. Keywords: occupation.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chandler</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chandler</ref><ref name="CharlesBook" /> US SSA data shows about 7,072 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 79% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CH/CHANDLER/index.html</ref>


'''Chardon'''. Native American, Sioux. Meaning "Sand bar." Keywords: nature, places, water.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chardon</ref>
'''Channing'''. English. This spiked in popularity as a enutral name during the 1980s. Modern, possibly meaning "From the place of Cana's people."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Channing</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/channing</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,772 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 63% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CH/CHANNING/index.html</ref>


'''Charis'''. English, from Greek. Meaning "Grace."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/charis</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/charis</ref>
'''Channon'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Clergyman." Or a variant of the neutral name Shannon, from the name of the longest river in Ireland.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Channon</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/channon/submitted</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/shannon</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,008 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 68% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CH/CHANNON/index.html</ref> Keywords: Christian, religion.


'''Charleston'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Town of King Charles." Keywords: places.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Charleston</ref>
'''Chao'''. Chinese. 1. 超 (chāo), a masculine name meaning "surpass, leap over." 2. 潮 (cháo) meaning "tide, flow, damp."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chao</ref> US SSA data shows about 7,787 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 87% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CH/CHAO/index.html</ref> Notable nonbinary people with this name include [[Chao Xiaomi]], who is [[genderfluid]].


'''Charley'''. English. Pet form of the masculine name Charles. Variants: '''Charli''', '''Charlie''', '''Charly'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/charley</ref>
'''Charleston'''. English. A modern name in the African American and Brazilian Portuguese communities. From the surname, meaning "Town of King Charles" in English. Keywords: places.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Charleston</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/charleston/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 952 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 87% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CH/CHARLESTON/index.html</ref>


'''Chas'''. English. Pet form of the masculine name Charles, meaning "Free man."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/chas</ref>
'''Charley'''. English. Pet form of the masculine name Charles. Variants: '''Charli''', '''Charlie''', '''Charly'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/charley</ref><ref name="CharlesBook" /> US SSA data shows about 12,959 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 73% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CH/CHARLEY/index.html</ref>


'''Chasen'''. American, English. Meaning "Hunter," or a combination of the names Chase and Jason.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/chasen</ref>
'''Châu'''. Vietnamese. Pronounced "kyow." Meaning "Pearl, gem." Outside of Vietnam, there is the anglicized variant '''Chau''', without the accent mark.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cha13u</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chau/submitted</ref><ref name="EllefsonBook" /> US SSA data shows about 12,997 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 78% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CH/CHAU/index.html</ref> Keywords: colors, water.


'''Chaviva''' (חֲבִיבָה). Hebrew. Meaning "Beloved."<ref name="20knames" />
'''Chay'''. English. Pet form of Charles, meaning "Man" or "King."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/chay</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/charles</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,179 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 87% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CH/CHAY/index.html</ref>


'''Châu'''. Vietnamese. Meaning "Pearl, gem."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cha13u</ref> Keywords: colors, water.
'''Chen'''. 1. (חֵן) Hebrew. Meaning "Grace, charm." Keywords: virtues.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chen-2</ref> 2. Chinese 晨 (chén) or 辰 (chén), both meaning "morning."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chen-1</ref> US SSA data shows about 11,376 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 66% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CH/CHEN/index.html</ref>


'''Chaucer'''. French. From the surname, meaning "Trouser maker."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/chaucer</ref> Keywords: clothing, literary, occupation
'''Chi'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "one's personal spiritual guardian," or "the Christian God." Chi is also the pet form of many Igbo names that start with Chi.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chi-2</ref> US SSA data shows about 27,604 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 55% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CH/CHI/index.html</ref> Keywords: Christian, religion.


'''Chay'''. English. Pet form of Charles, meaning "Man" or "King."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/chay</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/charles</ref>
'''Chiaki''' (ちあき). Japanese. Japanese names have meanings that depend on which ''kanji'' characters with the same pronunciations are chosen to write them. This name can mean "thousand crystal," "thousand autumn," or other meanings. In Japan, this is a gender-neutral name.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/12/chiaki.html</ref> However, in the US, this has only been used as a feminine name.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CH/CHIAKI/index.html</ref> Keywords: number, season.


'''Cheche'''. Spanish. Meaning "Small thing." Keywords: physical traits, size.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cheche</ref>
'''Chris'''. English and Dutch. Short form of many names beginning with Chris, including the masculine name Christopher, feminine names Christina and Christine, and neutral name Christian. Variants: '''Christie''', '''Christy'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chris</ref> US SSA data shows about 847,331 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 85% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CH/CHRIS/index.html</ref> Notable people with this name include religious organizer [[Chris Paige]], who calls their gender OtherWise, which is outside the Western gender binary.<ref name="IamOtherWise">{{Cite web |title=I am OtherWise |author=Paige, Chris |work=To Be OtherWise |date=17 February 2016 |access-date=14 July 2020 |url= https://2botherwise.wordpress.com/2016/02/17/i-am-otherwise/}}</ref> [[Nonbinary characters in fiction]] bearing this name include Chris from the book ''Crooked Words'' by K. A. Cook, Chris from TV show ''The Switch'', and Chris from visual novel ''Incompatible Species''.


'''Chelan'''. Native American, Chelan. Meaning "Deep water," and also a place name.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chelan</ref>
'''Chun'''. Chinese. 春 (chūn) meaning "spring (the season)."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chun</ref> US SSA data shows about 18,903 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 76% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CH/CHUN/index.html</ref>


'''Chelsey'''. English. Unisex form of feminine name Chelsea, from the name of a district in London, meaning "Landing place for chalk or limestone."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chelsea</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chelsey</ref>
'''Ciel'''. Various. French for "sky," but not traditionally used as a given name in France.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ciel</ref> US SSA data shows about 125 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 80% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CI/CIEL/index.html</ref> Ciel is the name of a nonbinary main character in the comic ''[https://tapas.io/series/G-S-A GSA]'' by French-Canadian cartoonist Sophie Labelle.<ref>https://tapas.io/series/G-S-A</ref>  
 
'''Chen'''. 1. (חֵן) Hebrew. Meaning "Grace, charm." Keywords: virtues.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chen-2</ref> 2. Chinese 晨 (chén) or 辰 (chén), both meaning "morning."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chen-1</ref>
 
'''Cheng'''. Chinese. 1. 成 (chéng). Meaning "completed, finished, succeeded." 2. 诚 (chéng). Meaning "sincere, honest, true."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cheng</ref>
 
'''Chesed''' (חֶסֶד). Hebrew. Meaning "Kindness, goodness." Keywords: virtues.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chesed</ref>
 
'''Chetanzi'''. Native American, Sioux. Meaning "Yellow hawk."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chetanzi</ref>
 
'''Chevis'''. French. From the surname Chevins, meaning "Chub fish."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chevis</ref>
 
'''Chi'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "one's personal spiritual guardian," or "the Christian God." Chi is also the pet form of many Igbo names that start with Chi. Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chi-2</ref>
 
'''Chiaki''' (ちあき). Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji spelling, but can mean "thousand crystal," "thousand autumn," or other meanings. Keywords: number, season.<ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/12/chiaki.html</ref>
 
'''Chibueze'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God is the king." Keywords: Christian, nobility, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chibueze</ref>
 
'''Chibuike'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God is strength." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chibuike</ref>
 
'''Chibuzo'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God leads the way." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chibuzo</ref>
 
'''Chicago'''. American English, from the American place name, from the Canadian French version of the Algonquin words for "Place of the skunk," or "Place of the wild onion."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chicago/submitted</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chicago</ref>
 
'''Chick'''. English. Pet form of the name Charles, meaning "Free man." Also a word for a baby bird, and a slang word for a woman.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/chick</ref>
 
'''Chidi'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God exists." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chidi</ref>
 
'''Chidiebere'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God is merciful." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chidiebere</ref>
 
'''Chidiebube'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God is glorious." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chidiebube</ref>
 
'''Chidiegwu'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God is wonderful." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chidiegwu</ref>
 
'''Chifundo'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Mercy."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chifundo</ref>
 
'''Chifuniro'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Will, wish."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chifuniro</ref>
 
'''Chijindum'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God holds my life." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chijindum</ref>
 
'''Chike'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God's power." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chike</ref>
 
'''Chikere'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God created." Keywords: Christian, religion. Variant: '''Chikelu'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chikere</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chikelu</ref>
 
'''Chikondi'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Love."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chikondi</ref>
 
'''Chikumbutso'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Memory."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chikumbutso</ref>
 
'''Chilli'''. American, English. Meaning "Cold."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chilli</ref>
 
'''Chima'''. African, Igbo. Short form of the name '''Chimaijem''', meaning "God knows."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/chima</ref>
 
'''Chimalus'''. Native American, Delaware tribe. Meaning "Bluebird." Keywords: animals, birds, nature.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chimalus</ref>
 
'''Chimwemwe'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Joy, pleasure."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chimwemwe</ref>
 
'''Chin'''. Chinese. 1. 金 (jīn) meaning "gold, metal, money." 2. 锦 (jǐn) meaning "tapestry, brocade, embroidered." 3. 津 (jīn) meaning "ferry."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/jin</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chin</ref>
 
'''Chinasa'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God answers."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chinasa</ref>
 
'''Chinedu'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God leads." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chinedu</ref>
 
'''Chinonso'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God is nearby." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chinonso</ref>
 
'''Chinwe'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God owns." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chinwe</ref>
 
'''Chinweike'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God owns power." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chinweike</ref>
 
'''Chinwendu'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God owns life." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chinwendu</ref>
 
'''Chinweuba'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God owns wealth." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chinweuba</ref>
 
'''Chipahua'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "Clean."<ref name="20knames2">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_02.htm</ref>
 
'''Chisomo'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Grace."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chisomo</ref>
 
'''Chioma'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "Good God." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chioma</ref>
 
'''Chiyembekezo'''. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Hope."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chiyembekezo</ref>
 
'''Chizoba'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God protect us." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chizoba</ref>
 
'''Chris'''. English and Dutch. Short form of many names beginning with Chris, including the masculine name Christopher, feminine names Christina and Christine, and neutral name Christian. Variants: '''Christie''', '''Christy'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chris</ref> Notable people with this name include religious organizer [[Chris Paige]], who calls their gender OtherWise, which is outside the Western gender binary.<ref name="IamOtherWise">{{Cite web |title=I am OtherWise |author=Paige, Chris |work=To Be OtherWise |date=17 February 2016 |access-date=14 July 2020 |url= https://2botherwise.wordpress.com/2016/02/17/i-am-otherwise/}}</ref> [[Nonbinary characters in fiction]] bearing this name include Chris from the book ''Crooked Words'' by K. A. Cook, Chris from TV show ''The Switch'', and Chris from visual novel ''Incompatible Species''.
 
'''Christian'''. English. Meaning "A Christian."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/christian</ref>
 
'''Christmas'''. English. Meaning "The Christmas holiday; Christ festival."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/christmas</ref>
 
'''Chun'''. Chinese. 春 (chūn) meaning "spring (the season)."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chun</ref>
 
'''Chus'''. Spanish. Pet form of masculine Jesús and feminine Jesusa.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chus</ref>
 
'''Ciel'''. Various. French for "sky," but not traditionally used as a given name in France.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ciel</ref> Ciel is the name of a nonbinary main character in the comic ''[https://tapas.io/series/G-S-A GSA]'' by Sophie Labelle.<ref>https://tapas.io/series/G-S-A</ref>
 
'''Citlali'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "Star."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/citlali</ref> Variant: '''Citlalli'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/citlalli</ref>
 
'''Ciqala'''. Native American, Dakota. Meaning "Little one."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Ciqala</ref>
 
'''Citra'''. Indonesian. Meaning "Image."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/citra</ref>


[[File:Claude Cahun.jpg|thumb|A photo of [[Claude Cahun]] (1894 - 1954).]]
[[File:Claude Cahun.jpg|thumb|A photo of [[Claude Cahun]] (1894 - 1954).]]
'''Claude'''. English and French, meaning uncertain.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/claude</ref> Notable people with this name include the French Jewish anti-fascist surrealist [[Claude Cahun]], who said “Masculine? Feminine? It depends on the situation. Neuter is the only gender that always suits me.”<ref>{{Cite book|title=Disavowals : or cancelled confessions|first=Claude|last=Cahun|date=2008|publisher=The MIT Press|isbn=9780262533034|oclc=922878515}}</ref>
'''Claude'''. English and French. Traditionally, this has been a masculine name. In France, this became popular as a neutral name since 1900, spiking in the 1930s, and then becoming rare for any gender after the 1970s. In the US, this has been a strictly masculine name since 1900, though it had some feminine use in the 1880s. Claude comes from the ancient Roman name, Claudius, possibly meaning "disabled legs." There were several saints named Claudius, and there was a male Saint Claude (b. 603 CE), whose feast day is June 7.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/claude</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/claudius</ref><ref>http://www.catholic-saints.info/roman-catholic-saints-a-g/saint-claude.htm</ref> Notable people with this name include the French Jewish surrealist artist and anti-fascist activist [[Claude Cahun]], who said, “Masculine? Feminine? It depends on the situation. Neuter is the only gender that always suits me.”<ref>{{Cite book|title=Disavowals : or cancelled confessions|first=Claude|last=Cahun|date=2008|publisher=The MIT Press|isbn=9780262533034|oclc=922878515}}</ref>
 
'''Clayne'''. English. Meaning "Town near clay land."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/clayne</ref>
 
'''Clef'''. French. Meaning "A symbol of musical notation."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/clef</ref> Keywords: arts, music
 
'''Clemency'''. English. Meaning "Mercy."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Clemency</ref>
 
'''Clever'''. American English. Meaning "Smart one."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Clever</ref>
 
'''Cloud'''. American English. Meaning "Cloud."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cloud</ref>
 
'''Clove'''. German. Meaning "The clove spice; a nail."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/clove</ref>
 
'''Coby'''. English. Pet form of masculine name Jacob.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/coby</ref>
 
'''Cocoa'''. American, English. Meaning "Powdered chocolate."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cocoa</ref>
 
'''Coda'''. Italian. Meaning "Concluding section of music."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/coda</ref>
 
'''Codi''' or '''Cody'''. English, modern. From the Irish surname, meaning "Helper."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/codi/submitted</ref><ref name="20knames2" />
 
'''Coe'''. English. Meaning "Jackdaw bird."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/coe</ref>
 
'''Coeur'''. French. Meaning "Heart."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/coeur</ref>
 
'''Colby'''. English. From the place name, meaning "Koli's farm."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/colby</ref>
 
'''Coligny'''. French. Meaning "From Coligny, France."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Coligny</ref>
 
'''Colony'''. English. Meaning "Group of people," or a place name.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Colony</ref>
 
'''Colorado'''. Spanish. Meaning "Red colored." Keywords: places.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Colorado</ref>
 
'''Columba'''. Latin. Meaning "A dove."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/columba</ref>
 
'''Colwyn'''. Welsh. Meaning "Welsh river." Keywords: nature, water.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Colwyn</ref>
 
'''Conary'''. Irish. Neutral form of the name Connery.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Conary</ref>
 
'''Connecticut'''. English, modern. Meaning "A state in the USA." Keywords: modern, places.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/connecticut/submitted</ref>
 
'''Cookie'''. English, modern. Meaning "Someone who cooks," or a dessert. Keywords: food.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cookie/submitted</ref>
 
'''Cooper'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Barrel maker."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cooper</ref>
 
'''Connery'''. Irish. From a surname, which meant "Descendant of the hound of the plain."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/connery/submitted</ref>
 
'''Connie'''. English. Pet form of the feminine names Constance and Cornelia, and the masculine names Conrad and Cornelius.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/connie</ref>
 
'''Connor'''. Irish. Meaning "Wolf lover." Keywords: animals, nature.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Connor</ref>
 
'''Consider'''. Puritan. Refers to a Biblical quote, either Hebrews 10:24, "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works," or Matthew 6:28, "And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/consider/submitted</ref>
 
'''Constancy'''. Puritan. Meaning "The quality of being faithful and dependable."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/constancy/submitted</ref>
 
'''Contemplation'''. Puritan. Meaning "In contemplation of the Bible."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/contemplation/submitted</ref>
 
'''Corbeau'''. French. Meaning "Crow, raven." Keywords: animals, colors, nature.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Corbeau</ref>
 
'''Corbin'''. English. Meaning "Raven." Keywords: animals, colors, nature.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Corbin</ref>
 
'''Corby'''. English. Meaning "From Corc's farm."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Corby</ref>
 
'''Corentine'''. Gaelic, from Breton. Possibly meaning "Hurricane."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Corentine</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/corentine/submitted</ref>
 
'''Corey'''. Irish. Meaning "Hollow." Variants: Cori, Corie, Corrie, Koree, Korey.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Corey</ref> [[Nonbinary characters in fiction]] with this name include [[genderflux]] [[femme]] Cori in the 2019 book ''In The Silences''.<ref>{{cite book|title=In the Silences|year=2019|last=Roberts|first=Ann|publisher=Bella Books|ISBN=9781642471267}}</ref>
 
'''Coriander'''. Greek. Meaning "The coriander spice."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Coriander</ref>
 
'''Corin'''. English. Meaning "Spear."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/corin</ref>
 
'''Corliss'''. English. Meaning "Happy, free from care."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Corliss</ref>
 
'''Cortney'''. English. Possibly meaning "Short." Variants: '''Courtney''', '''Kortney''', '''Kortney'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/courtney</ref> Notable people with this name include genderfluid and genderqueer Australian drag queen [[Courtney Act]].<ref name="cour_Abou">{{Cite web |title=About |author=Courtney Act |work= |date= |access-date=3 April 2020 |url= https://courtneyact.tumblr.com/about|quote=She’s a Prius driving, vegan, pansexual, polyamorous, genderqueer, hippy child}}</ref>
 
'''Corwin'''. Gaelic. Meaning "Heart's friend." Variants: '''Corwan''', '''Corwinn''', '''Corwyn''', '''Corwynn'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Corwin</ref>
 
'''Costa'''. Spanish. Meaning "From the coast." Keywords: nature, places, water.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Costa</ref>
 
'''Coty'''. French. Meaning "Hillside." Keywords: earth, nature, places.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Coty</ref>
 
'''Coy'''. English. Meaning "Quiet" or "Shy." Variants: '''Coye'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/coy</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Coye</ref>
 
'''Crane'''. English. Meaning "Long-necked bird." Keywords: animals, nature.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Crane</ref>
 
'''Crescent'''. English. Meaning "A phase of the moon." Keywords: magic, nature, sky.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/crescent/submitted</ref>
 
'''Cricket'''. English. Meaning "A singing insect." Keywords: animals, music, nature, size.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cricket/submitted</ref>
 
'''Crimson'''. English. Meaning "A deep red color." Keywords: colors.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/crimson/submitted</ref>
 
'''Cristy'''. English. A pet form of masculine name Christopher and feminine name Christina.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cristy</ref>
 
'''Crosby'''. American, English. From the English surname, meaning "The settlement by the crossroads." Keywords: modern, places.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/crosby/submitted</ref>
 
'''Cruz'''. Spanish and Portuguese. Meaning "The cross."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cruz</ref> Keywords: Christian, religion, shapes.


'''Crwys'''. Welsh. Meaning "Cross."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/crwys</ref> Keywords: Christian, religion, shapes.
'''Coda'''. Italian. Meaning "Concluding section of music."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/coda</ref> US SSA data shows about 241 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 84% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CO/CODA/index.html</ref>


'''Cualli'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "Good."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cualli</ref><ref name="20knames" />
'''Codi'''. English, modern. From the neutral or masculine given name '''Cody''', from the Irish surname Cody, meaning "Helper," or "Descendant of a helpful or cheerful person."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/codi/submitted</ref><ref name="20knames">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names.htm</ref><ref name="CharlesBook" /> US SSA data shows about 1,676 people with the given name Codi, used as a feminine name 66% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CO/CODI/index.html</ref>


'''Culture'''. English. A modern name, meaning "Arts and customs."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/culture</ref>
'''Corby'''. English. Meaning "From Corc's farm." Or a short form of masculine Corbin, meaning "Raven" in Old French, or "Crow" in Anglo-Norman.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Corby</ref><ref name="CharlesBook" /> US SSA data shows about 2,368 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 80% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CO/CORBY/index.html</ref>


'''Cunnawabum'''. Native American, Cree. Meaning "One who looks at the stars."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cunnawabum</ref>
'''Corin'''. English. Meaning "Spear."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/corin</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,412 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 68% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CO/CORIN/index.html</ref>


'''Currier'''. French. From the surname, meaning "Leather dresser, one who colors leather after it has been tanned." Keywords: occupation.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Currier</ref>
'''Courtney'''. English. Neutral or feminine. From the surname Courtney. Meaning "Short nose" in French, or "Member of the court" in English. Variants: '''Cortney''', '''Kortney''', and '''Kortney'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/courtney</ref><ref name="CharlesBook" /> US SSA data shows about 9,839 people with the given name Cortney, used as a feminine name 85% of the time, so it is more neutral,<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CO/CORTNEY/index.html</ref> whereas there are 147,406 people named Courtney, feminine 92% of the time, so it is not so neutral.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CO/COURTNEY/index.html</ref> Notable people with this name include genderfluid and genderqueer Australian drag queen [[Courtney Act]].<ref name="cour_Abou">{{Cite web |title=About |author=Courtney Act |work= |date= |access-date=3 April 2020 |url= https://courtneyact.tumblr.com/about|quote=She’s a Prius driving, vegan, pansexual, polyamorous, genderqueer, hippy child}}</ref>


'''Cyan'''. English. Meaning "Greenish blue."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cyan</ref>
'''Coty'''. French. Meaning "Hillside." Keywords: earth, nature, places.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Coty</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,011 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 86% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CO/COTY/index.html</ref>


'''Cyd'''. Greek. Meaning "A public hill."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cyd</ref>
'''Creature'''. English. Meaning "A living being" in English. Christening is a ritual of naming and baptizing (washing) an infant, which some Christian denominations believe is necessary to save the soul. It used to be that in England, when a family feared that a pregnancy might end in a stillbirth, such as if a pregnant person fell gravely ill, then the people had a ritual for christening the child ''before'' birth. The English believed that they could not assign a gender to a child ''before'' birth, when its sex was not yet known. For this reason, the people would give the unborn one of these gender-neutral given names: '''Chylde-of-God''', Creature, '''Creatura''', or '''Vitalis''' (Latin, "life-giving"). All these names represent the hope for a baby who would survive. If they survived, then the law required them to keep these names. When marriage records from that era show grown men and women with these names, historians know this is the reason why. This naming tradition goes as far back as the 1200s. The religious and legal changes that came with the Protestant Reformation stopped the practice of christening the unborn, and so these names completely fell out of use after 1680.<ref>Charles W. Bardsley, ''Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature.'' New York: R. Worthington, 1880. Page 132-133. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Curiosities_of_Puritan_Nomenclature/QVwvAQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=neutral</ref> Keywords: Catholic, Christian, birth, Elizabethan era, life, medieval, renaissance era, three syllables, Tudor period, two syllables


'''Cypress'''. Possibly Greek. 1. Noun--a variety of large evergreen trees, many of which are adaptable to a wide variety of climates, and produce strong wood. Some live upwards of 600 years. <ref><nowiki>https://www.babynames.net/names/cypress</nowiki></ref><ref>https://homeguides.sfgate.com/bald-cypress-tree-38651.html</ref> 2. Meaning "from the isle of Cyprus." <ref><nowiki>https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-cypress-46515.htm</nowiki></ref>
'''Crimson'''. English. Meaning "A deep purplish red color" in English. Ultimately from Arabic ''qirmez'' (قِرْمِز‎).<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/crimson/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 144 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 81% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CR/CRIMSON/index.html</ref> Keywords: colours, two syllables.


'''Cyprian'''. Latin. From the Roman family name, Cyprianus, meaning "From Cypress, Greece."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cyprian</ref>
'''Cruz'''. Spanish and Portuguese. In the US, this has become more popular as a masculine name in the 2010s, but it was neutral from the 1920s to 1940s. Meaning "The cross (upon which Jesus Christ was crucified)" in Spanish and Portuguese.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cruz</ref> US SSA data shows about 34,546 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 82% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CR/CRUZ/index.html</ref> Keywords: Christian, religion, shapes.


'''Cyprus'''. English. An Eastern Mediterranean island nation. <ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Cyprus</ref> Keywords: geography, islands, places, water
'''Cypress'''. English. A modern gender-neutral name. Meaning "A cypress tree, which is a large evergreen," in English.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cypress/submitted</ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.babynames.net/names/cypress</nowiki></ref><ref>https://homeguides.sfgate.com/bald-cypress-tree-38651.html</ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-cypress-46515.htm</nowiki></ref> US SSA data shows about 149 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 58% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CY/CYPRESS/index.html</ref>


'''Cyrille'''. French. Meaning "Lord."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cyrille</ref>
'''Cyprus'''. English. Meaning "The eastern Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus" in English. Via Latin ''Cyprus,'' from ancient Greek ''Kúpros'' (Κύπρος).<ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Cyprus</ref><ref>https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cyprus#English</ref><ref>https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cyprus</ref> US SSA data shows about 46 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 87% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/C/CY/CYPRUS/index.html</ref> Keywords: geography, islands, places, travel, water


== See also ==
== See also ==
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