Female and male first names beginning with the letter “C”..

Rare English given name derived from "clæg" (clay) and "dun" (hill), translating to "hill made of clay".

Unique, distinctive name with uncertain origins and unknown meaning, potentially American in invention or African American in origin.

Unique American male name derived from 'clay', symbolizing strength and adaptability, popularized by actor Clayne Crawford.

Captivating female name originating from Latin "clara", meaning clear or bright.

Uncommon English given name derived from the surname Clay, which referred to someone working with or living near clay soil.

English given name originally derived from the occupational surname Clayson, signifying a person who worked with clay or was the son of such an individual.

Uncommon English given name derived from 'clay', signifying adaptability and stability, popular among medieval English aristocracy.

Unique given name of unknown origin, possibly a variant spelling of Clayton or a creative invention.

American coinage by Mark Twain, used in his unfinished novel "The Great Dark", devoid of specific meaning beyond its fictional character role.

Uncommon American name with no widely recognized meaning or history. Its most notable element, 'Clay,' refers to earth, while '-tin' may derive from words like 'tin' or names ending in '-tin'. It's not among popular baby names and has no known significant figures associated with it.

English given name derived from the occupational surname 'Clay', meaning 'from the clay lands'.

English masculine given name derived from the Old English word "claeg" meaning "clay".

French unisex given name derived from the surname "Claivon," meaning "from the clay" or "of the clay." It originally denoted an occupational name for potters or clay workers.

Captivating Greek name meaning 'fame' or 'glory', popularized by its association with the Muse of fame in Greek mythology and notable individuals throughout history.

Greek-origin feminine given name meaning 'to celebrate' or 'to praise'.

Unique Scottish name derived from "cleith" meaning "sloping hill" and "burn" meaning "stream", interpreted as "stream on the slope".

Rare Scottish Gaelic female name derived from 'Cailleadh', meaning 'wail' or 'lament', reflecting ancient Celtic mourning traditions.

Hebrew female given name derived from the word "kela" meaning "entire" or "complete," appearing in the Old Testament as one of seven wise sisters and remaining distinctive despite its centuries-long use.

Uncommon Irish name derived from 'O'Clochla', meaning 'descendant of Clochla', an ancient Irish warrior or chieftain. Its possible meaning is 'descendant of the stone', symbolizing strength and steadfastness like a rock.

Rare yet historically rich Greek name derived from 'klēidōn,' meaning 'locks' or 'keys.'

Rare Greek name derived from "kleos," meaning "glory.

Rare yet captivating Greek female given name, derived from the word "Kleos," meaning 'glory' or 'renown.' Originally used as an epithet for goddesses in ancient Greece, Cleao evokes distinction and fame.

Latin-derived feminine name meaning 'clear' or 'bright', derived from the Latin word 'clarus'. Its origin dates back to medieval Spain where it was given to girls with fair complexions or bright personalities, sometimes as a diminutive of Clara.

Uncommon English name with no widely recognized meaning; it's believed to be a variant spelling of Clarence, which means "clear" or "bright".

Clarence is an English name derived from Latin 'clarus', meaning 'clear' or 'bright'. Originally a surname for someone living near a clear stream or possessing a cheerful disposition, it evolved into a given name popular among royal families and has since been associated with notable figures like King Henry VIII's brother.

Unique English given name derived from the Middle English word 'clere', meaning 'clear' or 'bright'. It signifies clarity and brightness, either physically or metaphorically.

Irish given name derived from the surname O'Clery, which means "pale" or "fair," originally bestowed upon individuals with a light complexion.

Irish surname that originates from County Mayo and means "son of the priest," reflecting its historical association with scholarly pursuits and religious professions.

Distinctive given name of Latin origin, derived from 'clausum,' meaning 'closed' or 'shut.' It was originally an English surname denoting someone living near a shut gate, later evolving into a unique given name since the Middle Ages. Today, Cleason remains rare and sophisticated, appealing to parents seeking unusual yet meaningful names for their child.

Unique Latin-derived name meaning "closed" or "shut," originally used during the medieval period for individuals with limited mobility. Today, it's associated with strength and resilience, making it a powerful statement despite its rare usage.

Rare, unique name of unknown origin, with no known historical or cultural significance, allowing individuals to assign personal meaning to it.

Rare American name whose origin and meaning are unclear, possibly derived from 'Claster' or blended from Clayton/Cleon.

Rare Scottish given name derived from the surname Cleghorn, meaning 'dweller at the corner house'.

Unique Greek name derived from "kleos," meaning glory or renown.

Rare yet powerful Greek name meaning "famous" or "renowned," associated with historic figures like Cleitus the Black.

Rare, Greek-derived male name meaning 'glorious' or 'famous'.

Cleatrice, of Latin origin, means "faithful key" or "key of faith.

Rare Latin-derived name meaning 'key,' historically used for skilled locksmiths, though now considered distinctive due to its rarity.

Rare male given name of Latin origin, believed to mean "clear" or "bright," derived from the Latin word "clares.

Uncommon English male name derived from the Old English word 'clif', meaning 'cliff'. It symbolizes strength and resilience.