Cat Names That Start With C
- 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.
- Corcoran
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"ruddy-faced"Description:
Corky was a sitcom moniker of the fifties, Corcoran a better fit for these times.
- Columbo
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"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.
- 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.
- Chaz
Origin:
Diminutive of CharlesDescription:
The jazziest nickname for Charles.
- 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.
- Colbie
- 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.
- Chick
- 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!
- Coleridge
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"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:
ItalianMeaning:
"musical composition with vocal elements"Description:
Light and delicate musical name would make an unusual choice.
- Cortes
- Chewy
- Chikao
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"clever; wise; man"
- Cartier
Origin:
French variation of Carter, EnglishMeaning:
"transporter of goods by cart"Description:
Luxury baby name associated with Jacques Cartier's eponymous jewelry company.