Girl Cat Names That Start With C

  1. Clemmie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Clementine, French
    • Meaning:

      "mild, merciful"
    • Description:

      Cutesy pet form of Clementine.
  2. Cendrillon
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  3. Collier
    • Origin:

      English occupational surname
    • Meaning:

      "coal miner"
    • Description:

      An old-fashioned term for a coal miner, or nowadays, a sister to Harper and Piper.
  4. Cinderella
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "little ash-girl"
    • Description:

      One familiar name never used for real people, for obvious reasons. Read more about Cinderella and other Disney Princess Names in our featured blog.
  5. Charleston
    • Origin:

      American place-name
    • Meaning:

      "Charles' town"
    • 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.
  6. Cozy
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "comfortable"
    • Description:

      A snug word name that may appeal to hygge-minded parents. It reappeared on the US charts in both 2020 and 2022 after a gap of 55 years. It can be short for Cosima or Cosette/Cozette.
  7. Cocoa
    • Origin:

      Color and food name
    • Description:

      Do everyone a favor and spell it Coco, an up-and-coming choice.
  8. Chanson
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  9. Cassava
    • Origin:

      Nature name
    • Description:

      Better known as Tapioca, Cassava makes an innovative way to get to the nicknames Cass or Cassie.
  10. Cartier
    • Origin:

      French variation of Carter, English
    • Meaning:

      "transporter of goods by cart"
    • Description:

      Luxury baby name associated with Jacques Cartier's eponymous jewelry company.
  11. Christmas
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      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.
  12. Cappella
    • Origin:

      Itallian, musical term
    • Description:

      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.
  13. Cendrine
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  14. Chardonnay
    • Origin:

      French, a dry white wine
    • Description:

      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.
  15. Curry
    • Origin:

      Word name; surname from Ó Comhraidhe
    • Description:

      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.
  16. Chickadee
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "songbird"
    • Description:

      The chickadee gets its distinctive name from its distinctive call: chick-a-dee-dee-dee!
  17. Cloudy
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      Sunny and Stormi are shooting up the charts — why not Cloudy? Cloudy debuted on the charts in 2022.
  18. Cantata
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "musical composition with vocal elements"
    • Description:

      Light and delicate musical name would make an unusual choice.