Girl Cat Names That Start With C
- Collier
Origin:
English occupational surnameMeaning:
"coal miner"Description:
An old-fashioned term for a coal miner, or nowadays, a sister to Harper and Piper.
- Carey
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"dark, black"Description:
Variously spelled trendy name in the 1970s that hasn't even been in the Top 1000 in a decade.
- Cendrillon
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"little ashes"Description:
The unusual (to English speakers) name Cendrillon is French for Cinderella, though most Americans wouldn't recognize it as such. This might make an excellent middle name for those who are looking for something rare, whimsical, fantastical, and literary. But you must insist on the lovely French pronunciation — if you're choosing a name this uncommon, why not go all the way.
- Cedar
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Fresh and fragrant nature name more apt to be used for a boy.
- Christmas
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Christmas is a day name long and quietly used as a name for babies born at Christmas. Prettier and more modern than Noel or Noelle.
- Charleston
Description:
Charleston is one of those baby names that may become more popular thanks to its nickname Charlie, now used about equally for boys and girls. If you want to call your daughter Charlie but believe she needs a more formal name, you might try Charleston instead of Charlotte. And Charleston is a lovely city in South Carolina.
- Cappella
Origin:
Itallian, musical termDescription:
It's usually preceded by the letter 'A'--as in 'a capella'--singing without accompaniment, and probably has never been used as a girl's name, but in this anything-goes naming climate, we're putting it out there as a possibility.
- Clemmie
Origin:
Diminutive of Clementine, FrenchMeaning:
"mild, merciful"Description:
Cutesy pet form of Clementine.
- Cocoa
Origin:
Color and food nameDescription:
Do everyone a favor and spell it Coco, an up-and-coming choice.
- Chanson
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"song"Description:
This musical name would have to be spoken with a French accent--otherwise it would sound like a trendy boy's name, a la BRANSON.
- Cendrine
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"little ashes"Description:
Cendrine derives from Cendrillon, the French form of Cinderella. It's quite uncommon, even in France, but if the fairy tale made a big impression on you, it could be a sweet tribute.
- Chardonnay
Origin:
French, a dry white wineDescription:
If you're actually considering this as a name for your child, you must have had a glass too many. But it's an awesome name for a white cat.
- Cantrelle
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"song"Description:
Vocal name seldom heard, with most elle-ending names these days dropped in favor of the more straightforward Elle and Ella.
- Curry
Origin:
Word name; surname from Ó ComhraidheDescription:
Perhaps too spicy for some, but this is a popular Gaelic surname that might appeal for those looking to honor a family branch or to fans of legendary British comedian Tim Curry.
- Cloudy
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Sunny and Stormi are shooting up the charts — why not Cloudy? Cloudy debuted on the charts in 2022.
- Chickadee
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"songbird"Description:
The chickadee gets its distinctive name from its distinctive call: chick-a-dee-dee-dee!
- Cantata
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"musical composition with vocal elements"Description:
Light and delicate musical name would make an unusual choice.
- Cartier
Origin:
French variation of Carter, EnglishMeaning:
"transporter of goods by cart"Description:
Luxury baby name associated with Jacques Cartier's eponymous jewelry company.