Female and male first names beginning with the letter “C”..
CAMILLIA
FemaleUnique and captivating female given name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word "camellia" meaning beautiful flowering plant. It gained prominence during the Victorian era for its botanical inspiration and remains popular today, associated with beauty, grace, and elegance across various cultures.
CAMILLIE
FemaleThe feminine given name Camilla is of Latin origin, derived from the word 'camellus' meaning 'free-born' or 'unspoiled'.
CAMILLO
MaleItalian male name derived from Latin "camillus," meaning "attendant" or "server of God.
CAMILLUS
MaleRare Latin-derived given name originally meaning 'attendant' or 'helper', traditionally given to boys assisting in Roman religious ceremonies. Its historical significance lies with Marcus Furius Camillus, the 'Second Founder of Rome'. Today, it's not commonly used but carries ancient nobility and cultural heritage appeal.
CAMILLY
FemaleCaptivating French name derived from Camille, the feminine form of Camillus, which means 'one with curly hair' or 'founder of the Roman army'.
CAMILLYA
FemaleCaptivating Latin-derived name, coined in the 20th century, inspired by the elegant camellia flower native to Asia.
CAMILO
MaleMasculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Camillus, meaning 'attendant' or 'helper'.
CAMILY
FemaleLatin-derived name originally meaning 'attendant' or 'helper', with historical ties to ancient Roman culture and notable figures like Marcus Furius Camillus.
CAMILYA
FemaleLatin-derived name originally used for young male assistants to priests in ancient Rome, later popularized during the Renaissance due to its elegant sound and classical Roman associations.
CAMINA
FemaleSpanish origin female name meaning "path" or "road", symbolizing journey and movement.
CAMINO
MaleFemale Spanish given name meaning "way" or "path", popularized by its association with the historic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.
CAMIR
MaleRare yet captivating name of Persian origin, meaning 'moon' and symbolizing beauty, love, and happiness in Persian culture.
CAMIRA
FemaleCamira: Unique African-origin name from Nigeria's Yoruba people meaning "peaceful revolution".
CAMIRAH
FemaleUnique African Swahili name meaning "full moon," associated with abundance, fertility, and prosperity, and rooted in African folklore.
CAMIREN
MaleDistinctive unisex name of Latin origin, derived from "camilus," meaning "attendant" or "helper." Popularized by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, it has historical significance and unique appeal.
CAMIRON
MaleModern French male given name derived from "camion," meaning "truck." It's a playful variation of Cameron, without any associated historical figures.
CAMIRYN
FemaleRare yet elegant French-derived name meaning "freeholder" or "attendant," originating as a variant of Camille with the suffix "-iryn.
CAMISA
FemaleDistinct Spanish given name derived from 'camisa', meaning 'shirt'. Popularized by Pedro Calderón de la Barca's character in "El Médico de su Honra", it signifies bravery and chivalry.
CAMISHA
FemaleRare and meaningful Yoruba name meaning "sacred beauty".
CAMISHIA
FemaleDistinctive African American name created in the mid-20th century, reflecting a trend among African Americans to choose unique names with cultural significance. While its meaning is not explicitly known, it is often interpreted as "free spirit" or "independent soul.
CAMIYA
FemaleExotic and unique girls' name of unknown origin, believed by some to mean "the sea". It has gained popularity recently due to its association with creativity and individualism, despite lacking historical precedent or definitive meaning.
CAMIYAH
FemaleUnique African name derived from Swahili "Kamĩa", meaning "sweet".
CAMLIN
MaleUncommon Irish unisex given name derived from the Irish surname "Camlann," believed to mean "crooked river.
CAMLIN
FemaleIrish name derived from "Camlann," meaning "crooked river," and associated with the legendary Battle of Camlann in Arthurian legend.
CAMLYN
FemaleUnique and captivating unisex name of Welsh origin, meaning "crooked" or "bent," and popularized in the Middle Ages for its distinctive feature-associated meaning.
CAMM
MaleWelsh name of ancient origin, meaning 'freeholder', derived from Old English 'cyneðing', and associated with powerful landowning families in medieval Wales.
CAMMERON
MaleCamden is a Scottish name meaning 'winding valley', derived from Gaelic words 'cam' (curved/winding) and 'donn' (brown).
CAMMI
FemaleUnique given name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Scottish/Irish Cameron or Italian Camilla. It gained prominence in the late 19th century US as a nickname for girls with similar names starting with "Cam". Notable bearer includes Canadian ice hockey player Camille "Cammi" Granato. Despite its unclear meaning, Cammi is appreciated for its uniqueness and versatility, being easy to pronounce and suitable for both boys and girls.
CAMMIE
FemaleUnique Scottish female given name derived from the surname Cameron, meaning 'crooked nose'.
CAMMIE
MaleUnique American girls' name, created by combining Cameron (Scottish for 'crooked nose') and Amelia (Latin for 'to strive'). It was popularized in the late 19th century through author L.M. Montgomery's "Anne of Avonlea" series, where Cammie is a lively friend of Anne Shirley. Despite its rarity today, it carries associations with independence and mischief due to the fictional character.
CAMMILLE
FemaleThe feminine name Cammille originates from the French form of the Latin 'camillus', meaning helper or attendant.
CAMMRON
MaleDistinctive male name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "cam", meaning "winding" or "crooked". Coined in the late 20th century, it evokes fluidity without predefined historical associations, allowing parents to imbue it with personal significance.
CAMMY
FemaleCaptivating Scottish name derived from "Campbell," meaning "crooked mouth," reflecting resilience and power associated with the influential Campbell clan.
CAMON
MaleRare French male given name originating from the Occitan word "camon," meaning "heap" or "pile.
CAMONI
MaleRare Italian name derived from 'Cammini', meaning 'path' or 'way'. It's believed to have originated in Tuscany during the 13th century, with notable historic figures bearing this unique unisex name.
CAMONI
FemaleDistinctive Italian given name, derived from Camerini, meaning 'room' or 'chamber', originally associated with individuals living near one.
CAMONTE
MaleUncommon Italian given name derived from the surname 'Camonte', which means 'field' or 'open land', and is also associated with the Italian city Campobasso.
CAMORA
FemaleUncommon yet distinguished Italian name derived from the historic city of Camerino, conveying strength, nobility, and independence.
CAMORAH
FemaleUnique African name from Nigeria's Igbo tribe, translating to "Let's live long together".
CAMOREN
MaleRare and captivating name of uncertain origin, possibly Gaelic or Hebrew, with an intriguing sound despite no clear etymology or historical record.