Cat Names That Start With C

  1. 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.
  2. Corcoran
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "ruddy-faced"
    • Description:

      Corky was a sitcom moniker of the fifties, Corcoran a better fit for these times.
  3. Columbo
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "dove"
    • Description:

      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.
  4. 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.
  5. Chaz
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Charles
    • Description:

      The jazziest nickname for Charles.
  6. 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.
  7. Cantrelle
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "song"
    • Description:

      Vocal name seldom heard, with most elle-ending names these days dropped in favor of the more straightforward Elle and Ella.
  8. Colbie
    • 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.
    • Chick
      • Cloudy
        • Origin:

          English word name
        • Description:

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

          English
        • Meaning:

          "songbird"
        • Description:

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

          English
        • Meaning:

          "ridge where charcoal is burnt"
        • Description:

          Name of a poet, this will be one for consideration by literary parents. The name fits well with the current trend towards surnames as given names, but beware the three syllable pronunciation, which may be a trap for the poetically disinclined.
      • Cantata
        • Origin:

          Italian
        • Meaning:

          "musical composition with vocal elements"
        • Description:

          Light and delicate musical name would make an unusual choice.
      • Cortes
        • Chewy
          • Chikao
            • Origin:

              Japanese
            • Meaning:

              "clever; wise; man"
          • 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.