Dog Names That Start With C

Pronounced sham-me, this color and word name is soft and appealing.

One way to set up a superiority complex in your child is to call your child Czar as American actor Rockmond Dunbar did in 2016.

An undiscovered last-name-first option.

The Spanish word for "shell" is a new addition to the quickly growing list of ocean-inspired nature names.

The lead character of the Captain America movies, played by Chris Evans, is occasionally called Cap, short for "captain," but even he has a real name. (Steve Rogers, ICYC)

Rugged nature name with possibilities...but more for boys.

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.

Smart choice given to a handful of baby boys each year.

It's a nature name evocative of rushing waterfalls. But also a dishwashing detergent.

With Win and Winner gracing birth certificates, why not Champion?

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.

We all know that Chaka really means disco.

Do everyone a favor and spell it Coco, an up-and-coming choice.

This Irish surname-name certainly feels brighter and fresher than the English equivalent, Clark.

A lovely international version of the dated Karen, also spelled Karoun.