Dog Names That Start With C

More unusual than Dakota or Austin, Colorado conjures images of majestic mountains and windswept wilderness. Some will prefer the more preppy Aspen, but Colorado feels like the true explorer.

Pronounced sham-me, this color and word name is soft and appealing.

With Win and Winner gracing birth certificates, why not Champion?

It's a nature name evocative of rushing waterfalls. But also a dishwashing detergent.

The lead character of the Captain America movies, played by Chris Evans, is occasionally called Cap, short for "captain," but even he has a real name. (Steve Rogers, ICYC)

Rugged nature name with possibilities...but more for boys.

Smart choice given to a handful of baby boys each year.

Trapped somewhere in the nether region between Haddie and Catie, with the added confusion of sounding like someone who works on a golf course. Caddie Woodlawn was a TV heroine of the Old West in the 1980s. Caddie had its moment, but we don't see it becoming one of the more popular girl names starting with C.

Do everyone a favor and spell it Coco, an up-and-coming choice.

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.

The Spanish word for "shell" is a new addition to the quickly growing list of ocean-inspired nature names.

We all know that Chaka really means disco.

This Irish surname-name certainly feels brighter and fresher than the English equivalent, Clark.

The perfect Latin-accented hero name to honor labor activist César Chavez.