Cat Names That Start With C

Cookie is most often used as a dog name, and it should stay that way.

A canto is a literary term denoting a long passage in a poem. Dante's Divine Comedy is broken into such cantos. As a name, Canto packs in literary credentials with pithy punch.

Spicy but insubstantial nickname name.

Fresh and fragrant nature name more apt to be used for a boy.

Grandmas will remember the old TV detective show; playmates won't. This is a name that has many variations in different cultures, from Columbus to Columba to Colum to Colm.

More distinctive than Ella, if you're inspired by Cinderella.

Friendly but flimsy.

Luxury baby name associated with Jacques Cartier's eponymous jewelry company.

Several animal names, from Fox to Wolf and even to Tiger, ccan work, but Cougar should stay in its cage. Even John Mellencamp has dropped it.

Better known as Tapioca, Cassava makes an innovative way to get to the nicknames Cass or Cassie.

A very Christmas-y Christmas baby name, that may avoid the Santa image by instead adopting the alternative spelling Klaus.

This feminine version of the Welsh name Carwyn could be a good choice for parents looking for something fresher than Bronwen.

The jazziest nickname for Charles.

Spicy.

Chord may be considered a variation of the cowboy-cool name Cord, or an independent musical name. Actor Chord Overstreet, of Glee fame, introduced this name to many American parents.

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.

Cutesy pet form of Clementine.

A commanding word name that feels occupational like Miller, Palmer, and Shepherd, while also fitting in with ambitious choices like Legend, King, Major, Maverick, and Saint. Referring to someone who takes the lead and holds influence and responsibility, Captain has links to team sports, the military, seafaring, superheroes, and the police.

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.