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

CARMALETA

Female

Unique Spanish name derived from "carmelita," meaning "little almond" or "little garden," and connected to the Order of Discalced Carmelites founded by St. Teresa of Ávila.

CARMALETTA

Female

Rare, distinctive feminine given name of Italian origin, deriving from "carmello" meaning "carmel," a historic mountain in the Middle East. Popularized during the Renaissance, it carries associations with nobility and has been adopted worldwide despite its rarity.

CARMALINE

Female

Rare, Latin-origin feminine name meaning "scarlet" or "deep red".

CARMALITA

Female

Uncommon yet charming Italian name derived from "carmela," meaning "almond." It evolved through various forms like Carmela and Carmelina, and is associated with grace, beauty, and purity.

CARMAN

Male

Uncommon female given name of Irish origin, derived from the surname "O'Carmody" meaning 'descendant of Carmody', which itself is believed to originate from the Old Irish word 'corbán', translating to 'little worm' or 'maggot'. Despite its unconventional etymology, Carman carries a rich history and cultural significance in Ireland.

CARMAN

Female

Ancient Irish name derived from 'Cathal' or 'Cathail', meaning 'powerful warrior', associated with early Celtic kings and warriors.

CARMANI

Female

Italian female given name derived from Latin words 'caro' meaning dear/beloved and 'carmina' meaning songs/poems, expressing poetic love and affection.

CARMECIA

Female

Unique Italian name derived from the Latin "carmen," meaning "song" or "hymn," reflecting its musical origins.

CARMEISHA

Female

Unique African American name derived from the Spanish word "carmen," meaning "song" or "poem," combined with the feminine suffix "-isha.

CARMEL

Male

Unique Spanish given name derived from the Hebrew word "Karmel," meaning "garden" or "vineyard." It carries biblical significance tied to Mount Carmel and is associated with the Catholic Order of Carmelites, founded in 1209 by Saint Berthold.

CARMEL

Female

Hebrew name meaning "garden" or "orchard," derived from Mount Carmel in Israel, where the prophet Elijah had his famous contest with the prophets of Baal. It has been used as both a given name and place name throughout history and gained popularity among Christians during the Middle Ages. Today, it is mainly used as a girl's name in English-speaking countries but remains relatively uncommon. The name Carmel carries strong biblical associations and natural beauty, making it a unique and meaningful choice for parents.

CARMELA

Male

Italian feminine name derived from the Latin words 'carmen' (song) and 'cantare' (to sing), with historical ties to Christian tradition and a notable bearer being Saint Carmela Biloceri.

CARMELA

Female

Feminine name of Italian origin, meaning 'song' or 'hymn', associated with Mount Carmel in religious traditions.

CARMELETA

Female

The Spanish name Carmeleta, derived from the Latin 'carmen' meaning 'song,' reflects its origins in medieval Spain and continues to signify vocal prowess or spiritual dedication.

CARMELETTA

Female

Rare but significant Italian name derived from "carmelita," meaning "Little Carmel" or "Little Garden." It has strong ties to Catholicism, being associated with the Order of Carmelites founded in the 12th century on Mount Carmel. Despite its rarity, Carmeletta carries rich historical and spiritual significance.

CARMELIA

Female

Unique Latin-origin given name meaning "garden" or "vineyard", inspired by Mount Carmel's scenic landscapes and rich biblical history.

CARMELINA

Female

Rare but historic Italian feminine given name of Spanish origin, derived from "carmen," meaning "song" or "hymn." It carries religious connotations as it is associated with the Carmelite order.

CARMELINE

Female

Feminine Italian name derived from Carmine, meaning "song" or "poem," associated with music and poetry since medieval times.

CARMELITA

Female

Unique Spanish name derived from 'carmelo', meaning 'garden' or 'orchard', associated with the region of Carmel in Spain. It signifies purity, innocence, and sweetness.

CARMELITE

Female

Carmelite: A rare female name originating from Mount Carmel's Latin name 'Carmelus', symbolizing beauty, growth, and nurturing, with historic ties to the Catholic Order of Carmelites founded in the 12th century.

CARMELITO

Male

Spanish male given name meaning 'little garden' or 'orchard', derived from Carmelo.

CARMELITTA

Female

Italian name meaning "garden" or "orchard", associated with the prayerful Carmelite order and popularized during the Renaissance.

CARMELL

Female

Carmell is of Irish origin, meaning 'little strong one' or 'small chief', derived from the surname Carmichael.

CARMELL

Male

Italian name derived from 'carmesinus', meaning 'to load' or 'burden'. It's associated with the Carmelite order of monks and nuns, who took their name from Mount Carmel in Palestine.

CARMELLA

Female

Enchanting Italian feminine name derived from the Latin word 'carmen', meaning 'song' or 'hymn'. It signifies a 'little song' or 'little hymn', reflecting its musical connotation.

CARMELLE

Female

French given name derived from 'carme,' referring to a Catholic nun. Popularized by Balzac's novel 'Père Goriot,' it signifies kindness and compassion.

CARMELLIA

Female

Beautiful Italian name meaning 'dearly loved'.

CARMELLO

Male

Italian masculine given name derived from the Latin word "carmen," meaning "song" or "hymn.

CARMELLO

Female

Italian male given name derived from the Latin 'carmen', meaning 'song' or 'hymn'.

CARMELO

Male

Italian given name derived from Latin "carmelus," meaning "garden" or "plantation," associated with Mount Carmel, a significant religious site in the Holy Land. It has been used by Catholics and members of the Order of Carmelites since the Middle Ages, gaining popularity worldwide.

CARMELO

Female

Unique male given name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word 'carmelus', meaning "garden of God".

CARMELYN

Female

Distinctive Latin-derived female name meaning "garden" or "vineyard", inspired by the sacred biblical Carmel mountain range in Israel.

CARMEN

Female

Female name of Spanish and Latin origin meaning 'song' or 'poem'.

CARMEN

Male

Feminine given name of Spanish origin meaning "song" or "poem".

CARMENA

Female

Spanish feminine given name derived from the Latin 'carmen', meaning 'song' or 'hymn'.

CARMENCITA

Female

Charming Spanish name meaning "little Carmen," derived from the word for "song.

CARMENE

Female

Captivating feminine name of Spanish origin, derived from "carmelo," meaning "garden" or "vineyard." It was first used in the 12th century for a collection of liturgical songs called Carmina Burana and has since been associated with beauty and creativity.

CARMENITA

Female

Spanish name meaning "little song" or "small chant".

CARMENLITA

Female

Distinctive girl's name derived from Spanish components: Carmen, meaning 'song', popularized by Bizet's opera, and Lita, a diminutive of Maria, signifying 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness'.

CARMERON

Male

Cameron is a popular boy's name of Scottish origin, derived from "cam-shron" meaning "crooked nose", yet often chosen for its association with strength and loyalty due to its historical ties with the Clan Cameron.