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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 | |||
'''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 | '''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 | ||
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'''Candid'''. American, English. Meaning "Hidden."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/CANDID</ref> | '''Candid'''. American, English. Meaning "Hidden."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/CANDID</ref> | ||
'''Candide'''. French. Meaning "White." Keywords: color.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/candide</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> | '''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> | '''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> | '''Capri'''. Italian. Meaning "An Italian island." Keywords: places.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/capri</ref> | ||
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'''Capricorn'''. Latin. Meaning "The goat." Keywords: animals, astrology, birth date, stars, magic.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Capricorn</ref> | '''Capricorn'''. Latin. Meaning "The goat." Keywords: animals, astrology, birth date, stars, magic.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Capricorn</ref> | ||
'''Carey'''. Irish | '''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> | '''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> | '''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> | '''Carman'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Man."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Carman</ref> | ||
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'''Carmine'''. 1. English, from Latin. Meaning "Song." 2. Hebrew. Meaning "Fruit garden; garden; orchard."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/girl/carmine</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> | '''Carrigan'''. Irish. From the Irish surname, meaning "Pointed," "Spear."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Carrigan</ref> | ||
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'''Carrington'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Town of the marsh." Keywords: nature, places.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Carrington</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> | '''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> | '''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> | '''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> | '''Case'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Case-maker." Variants: '''Cas''', '''Kase''', '''Kace'''.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/case</ref> | ||
'''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> | '''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> | ||
'''Cashmere'''. English. Meaning "Soft wool from the Kashmir goat."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/case</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> | '''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'''. | '''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. | '''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> | '''Castel'''. Spanish. Meaning "To the castle." Keywords: fantasy, places.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Castel</ref> | ||
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'''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> | '''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> | ||
'''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> Keywords: forests, nature, plants, spirituality, trees | '''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> | '''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> | ||
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'''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> | '''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> | '''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> | ||
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'''Chamonix''' (pronounced sham-on-EE). French. Meaning "From the region called Chamonix in France."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Chamonix</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> | |||
'''Chanda'''. (चण्ड, चण्डा) Sanskrit. Meaning "Fierce, hot, passionate."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chanda</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> | '''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'''. Sanskrit. Meaning "Moon." | '''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> | '''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> | ||
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'''Channer'''. English. Meaning "Wise."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/channer</ref> | '''Channer'''. English. Meaning "Wise."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/channer</ref> | ||
'''Channing'''. English. | '''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> | '''Channon'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Clergyman." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Channon</ref> | ||
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'''Charley'''. English. Pet form of the masculine name Charles. Variants: '''Charli''', '''Charlie''', '''Charly'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/charley</ref> | '''Charley'''. English. Pet form of the masculine name Charles. Variants: '''Charli''', '''Charlie''', '''Charly'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/charley</ref> | ||
'''Chas'''. English. Pet form of the masculine name Charles, meaning "Free man."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/chas</ref> | |||
'''Chasen'''. American, English. Meaning "Hunter," or a combination of the names Chase and Jason.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/chasen</ref> | '''Chasen'''. American, English. Meaning "Hunter," or a combination of the names Chase and Jason.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/chasen</ref> | ||
'''Chaviva''' (חֲבִיבָה). Hebrew. Meaning "Beloved."<ref name="20knames" /> | |||
'''Châu'''. Vietnamese. Meaning "Pearl, gem."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/cha13u</ref> Keywords: colors, water. | |||
'''Chaucer'''. French. From the surname, meaning "Trouser maker."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/chaucer</ref> Keywords: clothing, literary, occupation | |||
'''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> | '''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> | ||
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'''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> | '''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> | '''Chidi'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God exists." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chidi</ref> | ||
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'''Chidiegwu'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God is wonderful." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chidiegwu</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> | '''Chijindum'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God holds my life." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chijindum</ref> | ||
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'''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> | '''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> | '''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> | '''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> | '''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> | '''Chinedu'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God leads." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chinedu</ref> | ||
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'''Chinweuba'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God owns wealth." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chinweuba</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> | '''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> | '''Chizoba'''. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "God protect us." Keywords: Christian, religion.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chizoba</ref> | ||
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'''Chus'''. Spanish. Pet form of masculine Jesús and feminine Jesusa.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chus</ref> | '''Chus'''. Spanish. Pet form of masculine Jesús and feminine Jesusa.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/chus</ref> | ||
'''Citlali'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "Star."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/citlali</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> | '''Ciqala'''. Native American, Dakota. Meaning "Little one."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Ciqala</ref> | ||
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'''Clayne'''. English. Meaning "Town near clay land."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/clayne</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> | '''Clemency'''. English. Meaning "Mercy."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Clemency</ref> | ||
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'''Cocoa'''. American, English. Meaning "Powdered chocolate."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cocoa</ref> | '''Cocoa'''. American, English. Meaning "Powdered chocolate."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cocoa</ref> | ||
'''Codi'''. English, modern. | '''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> | '''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> | '''Coligny'''. French. Meaning "From Coligny, France."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Coligny</ref> | ||
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'''Cooper'''. English. From the surname, meaning "Barrel maker."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cooper</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> | '''Connery'''. Irish. From a surname, which meant "Descendant of the hound of the plain."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/connery/submitted</ref> | ||
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'''Corliss'''. English. Meaning "Happy, free from care."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Corliss</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> | '''Cortney'''. English. Possibly meaning "Short." Variants: '''Courtney''', '''Kortney''', '''Kortney'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/courtney</ref> | ||
'''Corwin'''. Gaelic. Meaning "Heart's friend." Variants: Corwan, Corwinn, Corwyn, Corwynn.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Corwin</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> | '''Costa'''. Spanish. Meaning "From the coast." Keywords: nature, places, water.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Costa</ref> | ||
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'''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> | '''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." Keywords: Christian, religion, shapes.<ref>https://www. | '''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. | |||
'''Cualli'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "Good."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/cualli</ref><ref name="20knames" /> | |||
'''Culture'''. English. A modern name, meaning "Arts and customs."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/culture</ref> | |||
'''Cunnawabum'''. Native American, Cree. Meaning "One who looks at the stars."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cunnawabum</ref> | '''Cunnawabum'''. Native American, Cree. Meaning "One who looks at the stars."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Cunnawabum</ref> | ||