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

American-originated given name with a possible Latin-derived meaning related to the heart or courage.

Distinctive African-origin given name, derived from the Swahili word 'Kidogo', meaning 'small' or 'little'. It's often used for males but can also be used for females.

Cordes: Germanic origin, means 'heart' or 'spirit', derived from 'hert'. Popular in medieval Germany, now widespread across Europe and North America.

Rare African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "crowned head," symbolizing royalty or wisdom.

Unique French given name derived from "corderie," meaning rope-maker, with historical ties to France's nautical tradition and the picturesque town of Cordes-sur-Ciel.

Distinctive Spanish surname derived from 'corde', meaning 'rope' or 'string', historically given to families involved in rope-making or sailing.

Unique Latin given name derived from 'cors', meaning 'heart', and associated with the Latin phrase 'create in me a pure heart, O God'.

Unique English given name, derived from 'cordial', meaning friendly or warmhearted.

English given name derived from the word 'cord,' signifying strength and resilience.

Cordelia is a distinctive Latin-origin name meaning "daughter of the heart," symbolizing deep love and affection.

Rare and mysterious name with unknown origins and meaning, often attributed to old Scottish clans or Latin roots, but these theories remain unproven.

Distinctive given name of Latin origin, meaning "related to the heart" or "of the heart".

Rare English name derived from the Middle English word "corde," meaning heart, also connected to the German name Korbinian, meaning falcon or raven. It symbolizes strength, courage, and nobility.

Uncertain origin and meaning, gaining popularity in recent years among English-speaking countries. Its etymology includes theories linking it to Old English "cort" or German name Kurt, but none are definitively proven. Despite this uncertainty, Cordney has been used as both a boys' and girls' name since 2005, with no notable figures associated with the name.

Unique unisex given name of French origin, meaning "cord" or "rope," historically associated with strength and resilience due to its connection to sturdy ropes.

Rare Latin-derived given name meaning "heart," popular during the Middle Ages in Germany and Europe, and referenced in Plautus' ancient Roman play "Aulularia.

Unique and charming given name with uncertain origins and meaning, often associated with warmth and kindness, potentially linked to the Latin word "corde" meaning heart or the Welsh name Cordelia meaning "daughter of the sea.

Unique and charming given name with Latin origins meaning 'heart', symbolizing warmth, passion, and vitality.

The name Corea originates from Spain and means "from the heart", derived from the Latin word 'cor'.

Uncommon American name created by author Robert R. McCammon, often associated with strength, courage, and nature.

Rare Greek name derived from "Korai", meaning "maidens" or "young women".

The name Koree is of African origin and means "Come home" in Igbo.

Corie is a unique American name derived from the Latin word 'cor', meaning heart, often associated with love and passion.

Unique Irish name derived from the ancient surname O'Corrain, meaning "descendant of Corrán," or "strong.

Distinctive Irish name derived from Ceara, meaning 'little dark one' or 'dark-haired', introduced by Normans and carried by notable figures like 16th-century chieftain Coreena O'Connor.

American female given name coined by Frank Yerby for his novel "The Foxes of Harrow," reflecting the strong-willed and independent spirit of its protagonist.

Distinctive Spanish name derived from "Coronel," meaning "colonel." It signifies leadership and bravery.

Rare yet captivating female name of Latin origin, derived from the Spanish word 'coraza' meaning 'shell', symbolizing resilience and strength.

Rare French girl's name derived from "corail," meaning coral, symbolizing beauty and complexity, with historical appearances in French literature.

Uncommon Irish name meaning 'son of the wheel' or 'son of the chariot', tracing back to the ancient High King Cormac mac Airt.

Unique, unisex given name of unknown origin, popular in recent years but without widely accepted meaning or documented history.

Unique and elegant Latin name that means 'crown' or 'garland', popularized in the U.S. during the early to mid-20th century.

Rare but meaningful Greek-derived name meaning "maiden" or "virgin," associated with the ancient Greek festival Korethia honoring Persephone. Once popular among royalty like Queen Corisande of Cyprus, it offers a unique blend of exoticism, sophistication, and purity.

Unique Latin-derived female name, meaning "heart," symbolizing love and kindness. It was popular among Roman women like Cornelia, mother of the Gracchi brothers, and has evolved globally while retaining its core meaning.

Italian female given name meaning "little heart" or "heart-shaped", originating from Verona and dating back to at least the 16th century.

Rare yet captivating French name derived from the Occitan word "corona," meaning "crown.

Unique Latin-origin feminine given name that means "existence of the heart" or "being of the heart", suggesting deep emotional depth and sincerity.

Breton name derived from Curtius, a Roman soldier who settled in Gaul. It means "short" or "diminutive", but is also associated with Saint Corentin, one of Brittany's seven founding saints. Despite its rarity outside Brittany, it remains significant to Breton culture and heritage.

Unique Greek name derived from "koris," meaning maiden or virgin, with a long history featuring notable figures like Coreon of Samos, the ancient Greek poet.

Coretta is a female given name of Latin origin meaning "little heart".