Girl Cat Names That Start With C

  1. Cedar
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Fresh and fragrant nature name more apt to be used for a boy.
  2. Cinder
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      More distinctive than Ella, if you're inspired by Cinderella.
  3. Cassava
    • Origin:

      Nature name
    • Description:

      Better known as Tapioca, Cassava makes an innovative way to get to the nicknames Cass or Cassie.
  4. Cayenne
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Spicy.
  5. Carwen
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "blessed love"
    • Description:

      This feminine version of the Welsh name Carwyn could be a good choice for parents looking for something fresher than Bronwen.
  6. 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.
  7. Clemmie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Clementine, French
    • Meaning:

      "mild, merciful"
    • Description:

      Cutesy pet form of Clementine.
  8. Christmas
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Cantata
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "musical composition with vocal elements"
    • Description:

      Light and delicate musical name would make an unusual choice.
  12. Cendrillon
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "little ashes"
    • Description:

      The unusual (to English speakers) name Cendrillon is French for Cinderella, though most Americans wouldn't recognize it as such. This might make an excellent middle name for those who are looking for something rare, whimsical, fantastical, and literary. But you must insist on the lovely French pronunciation — if you're choosing a name this uncommon, why not go all the way.
  13. Cappella
    • Origin:

      Itallian, musical term
    • Description:

      It's usually preceded by the letter 'A'--as in 'a capella'--singing without accompaniment, and probably has never been used as a girl's name, but in this anything-goes naming climate, we're putting it out there as a possibility.
  14. Chickadee
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "songbird"
    • Description:

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

      Color and food name
    • Description:

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

      English word name
    • Description:

      Sunny and Stormi are shooting up the charts — why not Cloudy? Cloudy debuted on the charts in 2022.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.