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3,874 names given to girls, unisex names included, from 72 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
- CareyUnisexFrom the Irish surname Ó Ciardha, a patronymic meaning "descendant of Ciardha", a personal name of uncertain origin.
- CarineGirlFrom Latin carus, meaning "dear" or "beloved".
- CarisGirlA variant of Carys, likely of Welsh or English origin with uncertain etymology.
- CarleneGirlFeminine diminutive of Carl, derived from the Germanic root meaning "man" or "strong".
- CarlisaGirlA blended name combining Carla and Lisa, drawing from Germanic and Hebrew roots.
- CarlisleUnisexFrom the English city Carlisle, originally the Roman settlement Luguvalium (stronghold of Lugus), with the Brythonic…
- CarlotaGirlSpanish form of Charlotte, ultimately from Germanic roots meaning "free" and "nobleman".
- CarlyGirlFeminine form of Carl, derived from the Germanic root meaning "man" or "strong".
- CarlynGirlA contracted variant of Caroline, derived from the feminine form of Charles, meaning "man" or "strong" in Germanic…
- CarmelGirlFrom the Hebrew Karmel, meaning "garden" or "garden of God", derived from Mount Carmel in Israel, sacred to…
- CarmelitaGirlDiminutive of Carmel, from Mount Carmel, sacred in both Jewish and Christian tradition.
- CarmellaGirlA Latinized form of Carmel, derived from the Hebrew name meaning "garden" and associated with Mount Carmel in Israel.
- CarmenGirlMedieval Spanish form of Carmel, from Mount Carmel; altered through association with Latin "carmen", meaning "song".
- CarmenzaGirlAn elaboration of Carmen, from Latin 'carmen' meaning 'song' or 'poem'.
- CarminhoGirlDiminutive form of Carmo, a name meaning "mount of Carmel".
- CarmoUnisexPortuguese rendering of Carmel, from Hebrew "vineyard" or "garden".
- CarolaneGirlCompound of Carole and Anne, merging "free woman" with "grace, favour".
- CarolannGirlA blended name combining Carol and Ann, drawing from Germanic and Hebrew roots respectively.
- CaroleGirlFrench feminine form of Carolus, derived from Germanic karl, meaning "free man".
- CarolineGirlFrench feminine form of Carolus, derived from Germanic karl, meaning "free man".
- CarreenGirlA blended name combining Caroline and Irene, created as a fictional character name in Gone with the Wind.
- CarrieGirlA diminutive of Caroline, derived from the feminine form of Charles, meaning "man" or "strong" in Germanic origins.
- CarrolUnisexA variant spelling of Carroll (masculine) or Carol (feminine), derived from the Irish surname meaning "champion" or…
- CarryGirlA diminutive of Caroline, derived from the feminine form of Charles, meaning "man" or "strong" in Germanic origins.
- CarsonUnisexFrom a Scottish surname of uncertain etymology; possibly derived from Carr (marshland) or Carson, a place name.
- CaryUnisexIn English, a variant of Carey derived from the Irish surname Ó Ciardha; in Turkmen, means "king" or "tsar".
- CaseyUnisexFrom the Irish surname Casey, derived from Ó Cathasaigh, a patronymic from the given name Cathassach of uncertain…
- CasildaGirlOrigin uncertain. Possibly from Arabic qaṣīda (poem), or from a Visigothic name with the element meaning battle.
- CassUnisexShort form of longer names beginning with Cass.
- CassandraGirlThe Trojan princess and prophet; often read as "she who shines upon men" (debated).
- CassandreGirlFrench variant of Cassandra, derived from Greek meaning "shine upon" or associated with the Trojan prophetess.
- CassarahGirlWhat will be, will be.
- CássiaGirlPortuguese feminine version of the Roman family name Cassius, likely from Latin "cassus" meaning "vain" or possibly of…
- CassidyUnisexDescendant of Caiside.
- CassieGirlShort form of Cassandra or related names.
- CassyGirlShort form of Cassandra or related names.
- CatUnisexDiminutive of Catherine, or the animal.
- CataleyaGirlDerived from Cattleya, an orchid species, named to honor the botanist William Cattley.
- CatalinaGirlFrom Greek Aikaterinē. The true origin is unknown, though it has long been linked to katharos, "pure".
- CatarinaGirlPortuguese rendering of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterinē, linked historically to katharos meaning "pure", though the…
- CateGirlShort form of Catherine.
- CatherineGirlFrom Greek Aikaterinē. It has long been linked to katharos, "pure", though its real origin is unknown.
- CathieGirlShort form of Catherine.
- CathyGirlShort form of Catherine.
- CayetanaGirlSpanish feminine form of Caietanus, from Gaeta, a town on the Campania coast of Italy.
- CeceGirlShort form of Cecilia or similar names.
- CécileGirlFrench form of Cecilia, from Latin caecus meaning "blind", originally a Roman family name.
- CeciliaGirlA name based on the Latin Caecilius, which came from the adjective "caecus" meaning "blind".
- CecilijaGirlFrom the Latin Caecilia, traditionally said to come from caecus, meaning "blind".
- CecilyGirlBlind.
- CedarUnisexA coniferous tree.
- CelandineGirlSwallow, or referring to a flower.
- CelestiaGirlHeavenly, relating to the sky or heavens.
- CelestineUnisexFrom the Latin caelestis: heavenly or of the sky.
- CelindaGirlProbably a blend of the names Celia and Linda.
- CemileGirlTurkish form of Jamila, from Arabic meaning "beautiful", "handsome" or "graceful".
- CemreGirlFrom a Turkish term referring to the gradual seasonal warming that marks the end of winter, said to progress in three…
- CeriseGirlMeans "cherry" in French, the name of the sweet stone fruit.
- CesáriaGirlPortuguese feminine form of Caesarius, a Roman name derived from Caesar.
- CézanneGirlFrom the surname of French painter Paul Cézanne, derived from Occitan origins and the place name Cesana in Piedmont…
- ChaliceGirlFrom the English word chalice, meaning a goblet or vessel, derived from Latin calix.
- ChamroeunUnisexKhmer for "progress" or "prosperity", a wish for advancement in life.
- ChanUnisexKhmer for "moon", shortened from the Sanskrit चन्द्र (candra).
- ChandanaUnisexFrom Sanskrit candana, "sandalwood," the fragrant wood burned and made into paste for worship across South Asia.
- ChandlerUnisexFrom Middle English chandeler: one who trades in candles, from Latin candela.
- ChanelGirlFrom French surname: either channel (a waterway) or a jug, jar, or bottle, indicating a maker of such vessels.
- ChannaryGirlKhmer for "moon-faced girl", joining ចន្ទ (chan), "moon", with នារី (neari), "woman".
- ChanningUnisexFrom an English surname of uncertain origin, possibly related to Old English cannum (edge, margin).
- ChantalGirlFrom a French surname derived from a place name meaning "stony" or "rocky".
- ChanthaUnisexKhmer for "moon", from the Pali canda, which traces back to the Sanskrit चन्द्र (candra).
- ChantreaUnisexKhmer for "moonlight", likely from a feminine form of the Sanskrit चन्द्र (candra).
- CharismaGirlFrom the English word charisma, meaning personal magnetism or a compelling charm, derived from Greek charis (grace).
- CharissaGirlAn elaborate form of Charis, meaning grace, favour or beauty.
- CharisseGirlFrom a French surname whose origin is unknown.
- CharityGirlFrom the English word for benevolence and generosity, ultimately from Latin roots meaning "dear" and "beloved".
- CharlaGirlA feminine adaptation of Charles, ultimately meaning "a man" or "strong, vigorous" from Germanic roots.
- CharleeGirlA modern feminine spelling of Charlie, itself derived from Charles, meaning "a man" or "free" from Germanic and Latin…
- CharleighGirlA modern feminine spelling of Charlie, ultimately derived from Charles, meaning "a man" or "strong" from Germanic roots.
- CharleneGirlA feminine diminutive of Charles, derived from Germanic roots meaning "a man" or "strong".
- CharleyUnisexA diminutive and informal form of Charles, derived from Germanic roots meaning "a man" or "strong".
- CharliGirlA modern feminine variant of Charlie, ultimately from Charles, meaning "a man" or "strong" in Germanic origins.
- CharlieUnisexA diminutive of Charles, from Germanic Karl: a man, strong or free man.
- CharlineGirlFrench feminine diminutive of Charles, derived from Germanic karl meaning "free man".
- CharlizeGirlFrom Germanic Karl via Charles: "man, free man".
- CharlotteGirlFrench feminine diminutive of Charles, derived from Germanic karl meaning "free man".
- CharmaineGirlMeaning uncertain; possibly a blend of Charmian with the aine suffix, or influenced by the English word charm.
- CharnetteGirlLikely an invented name, possibly blending elements from Char- names with -ette, a productive feminine suffix.
- ChastityGirlFrom the English word chastity, meaning purity or sexual abstinence, derived from Latin castus (pure).
- CheaUnisexKhmer for "healthy" or "well".
- ChelleGirlA diminutive of Michelle, from the Hebrew name Michaela, meaning who is like God.
- ChelseaGirlA landing place for chalk or limestone, from Old English cealc and hyð.
- ChendaGirlBuilt on the Pali word cintā, "thought" or "reflection", which itself goes back to Sanskrit चिन्ता (cintā).
- CherGirlShort for Cheryl, often used as a standalone name.
- CheretteGirlA diminutive form of Cherie, meaning "darling."
- CherieGirlDarling, from the French word chérie.
- CherilynGirlA combination of Cheryl and the suffix -lyn.
- CherishGirlTo treasure or hold dear, from the English word meaning to care for deeply.
- CherokeeUnisexFrom the Lakota word šahiyena, derived from a word meaning "red speakers."
- CherryGirlNamed after the red fruit, from Latin cerasium and Greek kerasion.
- CherylGirlAn elaboration of Cherie, perhaps influenced by the name Beryl.
- ChesleyUnisexFrom a surname meaning camp meadow in Old English.
- CheyenneGirlDerived from an indigenous tribal designation with roots in Lakota language.
- ChiUnisexIgbo for "god, spiritual being": the personal guardian spirit each person is believed to have, and the clipped form…
- ChiamakaGirlFrom Igbo chi, "God", and mma ka, "more beautiful": "God is more beautiful", praising God above all else.
- ChifundoUnisexRefers to compassion and kindness, expressing the virtue of mercy.
- ChifuniroUnisexConveys the concepts of desire and determination in Chewa.
- ChikondiUnisexRepresents the concept of affection and compassion in Chewa.
- ChikumbutsoUnisexExpresses the value of remembrance and reflection in Chewa.
- ChimukaUnisexChitonga for a child who arrived later than expected, from a root meaning "late".
- ChimwalaUnisexYao word for "stone" or "rock", used directly as a personal name.
- ChimwemweUnisexConveys happiness and delight in Chewa.
- ChinaGirlFrom the name of the Asian country, which traces to the Qin dynasty.
- ChinasaGirlFrom Igbo chi, "God", and aza, "answer": "God is answering."
- ChineloGirlFrom Igbo chi, "God", and echiche, "thought": broadly, "God's thought."
- ChinenyeGirlFrom Igbo chi, "God", and the verb nye, "to give": "God is giving."
- ChinonsoUnisexFrom Igbo chi, "God", and nso, "near": "God is near."
- ChinweGirlFrom Igbo chi, "God", and the verb nwe, "to own": "God owns" or "God possesses."
- ChinwenduUnisexBuilt on Chinwe, "God owns", plus ndụ, "life": "God owns life."
- ChinyereGirlIgbo for "God gave", from chi "personal god" and nyere, the past form of nye "to give".
- ChiomaGirlIgbo for "good God", from chi "personal god" and ọma "good, beautiful".
- ChipiliroUnisexRepresents steadfastness and resilience in Chewa.
- ChipoGirlShona for a gift or present.
- ChisomUnisexIgbo for "God is with me", from chi "personal god", so "accompany, go with" and m "me".
- ChisomoUnisexConveys favour and spiritual blessing in Chewa.
- ChiyembekezoUnisexExpresses optimism and positive expectation in Chewa.
- ChizobaUnisexIgbo for "God keeps on protecting", from chi "personal god" and zoba "to go on saving or guarding".
- ChloeGirlGreek for "green shoot", the tender new growth of spring plants.
- ChoolweUnisexChitonga for "luck", given as a mark of good fortune around a child's birth.
- ChrissieGirlA diminutive of Christine or Christina.
- ChrissyGirlA diminutive of Christine or Christina.
- ChristabelGirlA coined blend of Christina and the affectionate suffix -bel, echoing Latin bella, "beautiful".
- ChristèleGirlFrench feminine diminutive of Christine, derived from Greek Christos meaning "anointed".
- ChristelleGirlFrench feminine diminutive of Christine, derived from Greek Christos meaning "anointed".
- ChristiGirlA diminutive of Christine or Christina.
- ChristianaGirlFeminine form derived from Christian, meaning a follower or believer in Christ.
- ChristianneGirlFrench feminine form of Christian, derived from Greek Christos meaning "anointed".
- ChristieUnisexA shortened form deriving from Christine, Christina, Christopher and related names containing Christ.
- ChristinaGirlFeminine form of Christian, derived from Latin referring to a follower of Christ.
- ChristineGirlFrom Greek Christos meaning "anointed", referring to Christ.
- ChristmasUnisexDerived from the celebration day that commemorates Christ's birth, literally meaning Christ festival.
- ChristyUnisexA shortened form of Christ-related names such as Christine, Christina, and Christopher.
- ChrizanneGirlBlends Christine ("follower of Christ") and Anne ("grace").
- ChrysantaGirlGolden flower, derived from Greek elements meaning gold and flower, shortened from the word chrysanthemum.
- ChumaUnisexSignifies prosperity and material abundance in Bemba.
- CicelyGirlFrom the Latin name Caecilia, which is derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, possibly meaning blind.
- CielUnisexFrom the French word for "sky", referring to the expanse above the earth.
- ĈielaGirlFrom ĉielo (sky) plus the adjectival suffix -a, making it mean heavenly, celestial or relating to the sky.
- CilkaGirlA Slovene diminutive of Cecilia, from the Latin Caecilia.
- CindaGirlA short form of Lucinda, derived from Latin meaning light-giving or bright.
- CindiGirlDiminutive of Cynthia, derived from Greek referring to Mount Cynthus.
- CindraGirlA modern combination of Cindy and Sandra.
- CindyGirlDiminutive of Cynthia or Lucinda, derived from Greek and Latin referring to Mount Cynthus or meaning light-giving.
- CintaGirlSpanish and Catalan word meaning 'ribbon', used as a given name.
- CipactliUnisexFrom Nahuatl cipactli, a crocodile or caiman; also the first of the twenty day signs in the Aztec ritual calendar.
- CirilaGirlThe feminine form of Cyril, from the Greek Kyrillos, meaning "lordly" or "of the Lord".
- CitlalliGirlFrom Nahuatl citlalli, "star".
- ClairUnisexBright or clear, from the Latin root meaning clear and shining.
- ClaireGirlBright or clear, from the Latin root meaning clear and shining.
- ClancyUnisexFrom an Irish surname deriving from the personal name Flannchadh, referring to a red warrior.
- ClaraGirlFrom the Latin Clarus, meaning clear, bright or famous, in its feminine form.
- ClareGirlDerived from the Latin name Clara, meaning bright or clear.
- ClarettaGirlFrom Latin clarus, meaning "bright" or "clear", through the Italian feminine diminutive form.
- ClaretteGirlA diminutive of Clara, derived from Latin meaning bright or clear.
- ClaribelGirlA combination of Clara and the suffix -bel, from the Latin word for beautiful.
- ClariceGirlA medieval English form of the Late Latin name Claritia, a derivative of Clara meaning bright or clear.
- ClarindaGirlA combination of Clara and the suffix -inda, from the Latin clarus meaning bright or clear.
- ClarissaGirlA Latinate form of Clarice, derived from the Latin clarus meaning bright or clear.
- ClarisseGirlBright or clear, from the Latin root meaning clear and shining.
- ClarityGirlDerived from the English word for clearness, ultimately from the Latin clarus meaning clear or bright.
- ClaudeUnisexLame or limping, from the Latin name Claudius, which may derive from claudus meaning lame.
- ClaudetteGirlLittle Claudia, a diminutive of Claude derived from the Latin Claudius.
- ClaudiaGirlFeminine of Claudius, the great Roman family name; often traced to claudus, "lame".
- ClaudieGirlLame or limping, from the Latin name Claudius.
- ClaudineGirlLittle Claudia, a diminutive of Claude derived from the Latin Claudius.
- CléaGirlFamous father or glory of the father, from the Greek elements meaning glory and father.
- CleliaGirlFrom Latin Cloelia, a feminine form whose etymology remains uncertain; possibly connected to Latin cloaca meaning…
- ClematisGirlTaken from the botanical term for a climbing ornamental plant, with roots in Greek klema meaning stem or branch.
- ClemenceGirlA feminine form of Clement, derived from the Latin clemens meaning merciful or gentle.
- ClemencyGirlDerived from the English word for clemency or mercy, ultimately from the Latin clemens meaning merciful.
- ClementineGirlThe feminine form of Clement, derived from the Latin clemens meaning merciful or gentle.
- ClemmieGirlA diminutive form of Clementine or Clemence, derived from the Latin clemens meaning merciful or gentle.
- CleoGirlA short form of Cleopatra or Cleon, from the Greek kleos meaning glory and pater/patris meaning father.
- CleoniceGirlLatinized form of Greek Kleonike, from kleos, "glory", and nike, "victory".
- ClotildeGirlFamous in battle, from Germanic elements meaning fame or glory and battle.
- CloverGirlA common wild flower with three-part leaves used as food and fodder.
- CobyUnisexOne who supplants, a Hebrew name.
- CocoGirlOriginally a short form for names starting with Co, with cocoa contributing to its modern associations; notably used as…
- CodieUnisexA helpful person, from Irish Gaelic.
- ColetteGirlVictor or victorious, from the Latin name Nicolaus meaning victory and people.
- ColineGirlVictor or victorious, from the Latin name Nicolaus meaning victory and people.
- ColleenGirlFrom the Irish cailín, meaning "girl".
- CollinsUnisexFrom a surname with either Irish or English roots, meaning "son of Colin" or deriving from the name Colin itself.
- ColombaGirlFrom Latin columba, meaning "dove", a symbol of peace and purity in Christian tradition.
- ColombeGirlDove, from the Latin word for dove.
- ColombinaGirlFrom Latin columba, meaning "dove", through the Italian feminine diminutive form, also the Italian word for columbine…
- ColumbineGirlFrom the name of a flowering plant in the genus Aquilegia, characterised by distinctive spurred petals.
- ComfortGirlDerived from the English word for solace, ease or consolation, ultimately from Latin fortis meaning strong.
- CondoleezzaGirlTaken from an Italian musical instruction meaning "with sweetness", originating from the phrase con dolcezza.
- ConnieUnisexSteady, constant, or well-advised.
- ConstanceGirlSteady, constant.