Girl Dog Names That Start With C

  1. Clia
    • Origin:

      Invented literary name
    • Description:

      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.
  2. Corona
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  3. Chamois
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "soft leather, yellowish-brown"
    • Description:

      Pronounced sham-me, this color and word name is soft and appealing.
  4. Concha
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "shell"
    • Description:

      The Spanish word for "shell" is a new addition to the quickly growing list of ocean-inspired nature names.
  5. Clarette
    • Canyon
      • Origin:

        Spanish word name
      • Description:

        Rugged nature name with possibilities...but more for boys.
    • Chofi
      • Caddie
        • Origin:

          Diminutive of Caroline, French
        • Meaning:

          "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 name
        • Description:

          It's a nature name evocative of rushing waterfalls. But also a dishwashing detergent.
      • Chaka
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "life"
        • Description:

          We all know that Chaka really means disco.
      • Cocoa
        • Origin:

          Color and food name
        • Description:

          Do everyone a favor and spell it Coco, an up-and-coming choice.
      • Caroun
        • Origin:

          Armenian
        • Meaning:

          "springtime"
        • Description:

          A lovely international version of the dated Karen, also spelled Karoun.
      • Christelle
        • Carden
          • Origin:

            English occupational name
          • Meaning:

            "wool carder"
          • Description:

            Unusual, serious, no-nonsense occupational surname that could be borrowed from the boys.
        • Cree
          • Origin:

            Native American
          • Description:

            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 Concepcion
              • Description:

                Concepcion dressed in red satin.
            • Connery
              • Origin:

                Irish
              • Meaning:

                "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 Columba
              • Meaning:

                "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.