Girl Dog Names That Start With C
- Clia
Origin:
Invented literary nameDescription:
Clia could be seen as a variation of Clea (probably another invented literary name), or the creation of L. Frank Baum for a mermaid Princess character in one of his Oz books. Offers a similar choice to Cleo vs Clio.
- Corona
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"crown"Description:
Corona was once an improbable choice due to the beer brand. After the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, its firmly cemented its status as a nonviable baby name.
- Chamois
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"soft leather, yellowish-brown"Description:
Pronounced sham-me, this color and word name is soft and appealing.
- Concha
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"shell"Description:
The Spanish word for "shell" is a new addition to the quickly growing list of ocean-inspired nature names.
- Clarette
- Canyon
Origin:
Spanish word nameDescription:
Rugged nature name with possibilities...but more for boys.
- Chofi
- Caddie
Origin:
Diminutive of Caroline, FrenchMeaning:
"free man"Description:
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.
- Cascade
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
It's a nature name evocative of rushing waterfalls. But also a dishwashing detergent.
- Chaka
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"life"Description:
We all know that Chaka really means disco.
- Cocoa
Origin:
Color and food nameDescription:
Do everyone a favor and spell it Coco, an up-and-coming choice.
- Caroun
Origin:
ArmenianMeaning:
"springtime"Description:
A lovely international version of the dated Karen, also spelled Karoun.
- Christelle
- Carden
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"wool carder"Description:
Unusual, serious, no-nonsense occupational surname that could be borrowed from the boys.
- Cree
Origin:
Native AmericanDescription:
This Native American tribe name is an attractive option for a boy or a girl. Tia Mowry used it for her son in 2011.
- Chica
- Chila
- Conchita
Origin:
Spanish, diminutive of ConcepcionDescription:
Concepcion dressed in red satin.
- Connery
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"warrior-lord"Description:
Irish surname-names are hugely popular for girls in the US these days, with Riley and Kennedy ranking high on the official popularity lists. Connery is uncommon, but certainly attractive and usable.
- Colomba
Origin:
Italian version of ColumbaMeaning:
"dove"Description:
This spelling used in Italy and Spain shares the peaceful meaning of dove with the more familiar Columba. It's a Top 35 name in Chile.