Female and male first names beginning with the letter “C”..
CELISA
FemaleRare, beautiful Latin-derived name meaning 'heavenly', popular among Italians but less common worldwide.
CELISE
FemaleRare yet elegant feminine name with Latin roots meaning 'heaven' or 'sky', associated with nobility and celestial bodies.
CELISHA
FemaleUnique Hebrew-derived name meaning "countryside" or "harbor," often associated with elegance and nature, originally popular among ancient Jewish coastal communities, now recognized globally as a distinctive choice for daughters.
CELISSA
FemaleCaptivating Latin name derived from 'caelum', meaning 'sky' or 'heaven', associated with heavenly beauty and elegance.
CELISSE
FemaleFrench feminine given name meaning "heavenly," originating from the Latin word "caelum" and associated with elegance and grace.
CELITA
FemaleCharming Spanish name derived from Celeste, meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky'.
CELIYAH
FemaleCeliya is a Spanish origin name meaning 'heavenly', historically significant in Spain and popular among royalty, suitable for both genders with its musical quality.
CELLA
FemaleLatin-derived feminine given name meaning 'small room' or 'chamber', originally used in ancient Rome for religious spaces.
CELLESTE
FemaleCeleste is a unique and beautiful feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from 'caelestis', meaning 'heavenly'.
CELLESTINE
FemaleCellestine, of French origin, signifies 'heavenly' derived from the Latin word "caelestis".
CELLIA
FemaleDistinctive given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'shadow'. Coined by French novelist George Sand, it has significant biblical associations in Jewish culture and symbolizes protection or sanctuary. While rare today, it retains its uniqueness and charm.
CELLIE
FemaleUnique female given name of English origin, created by American actress Celeste Holm as a nickname for her daughter by adding an "l" to her own first name.
CELLINA
FemaleElegant Italian name derived from the Latin word "cellula," meaning "small cell." It honors Saint Celina, a Roman martyr who died for her Christian faith during the 4th century. This unique name carries a rich history and connotes elegance and grace.
CELLUS
MaleRare, unisex name of Latin origin meaning "little cell" or "small room," historically associated with individuals deemed small but mighty.
CELSA
FemaleUnique Latin-derived feminine name that means "high" or "lofty," reflecting grandeur and nobility.
CELSEA
FemaleUnique female name of Latin origin, derived from "Claudia," meaning "enclosure" or "shutting in." It has a rich historical significance dating back to ancient Rome and was popular among the Roman nobility.
CELSEY
FemaleRare Latin-derived name meaning heaven, historically used by Romans and medieval nobility, offering uniqueness and significance.
CELSI
FemaleRare unisex given name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin 'caelum' meaning heaven, carrying historical significance and celestial elegance.
CELSIE
FemaleRare but enchanting feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from 'caelum', meaning heaven, thus signifying heavenly nature or one who is heavenly.
CELSO
MaleMale given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Caecilius, meaning 'blind'.
CELTON
MaleRare, Latin-derived name meaning 'hollow', historically linked to the skilled Celtic people of ancient Britain and referenced in medieval literature like La Chanson de Roland.
CELVIN
MaleUnique male name derived from the Latin word 'Cælestis', meaning 'of the heavens' or 'heavenly'.
CELY
FemaleFrench unisex name derived from "céleste," meaning "heavenly." Once a Middle Ages nickname for those believed touched by heaven, it's now a unique and elegant choice.
CELYN
FemaleUnique Welsh name meaning "holly," associated with King Arthur's knights in Welsh mythology.
CELYNA
FemaleUnique Spanish name derived from 'celestial', meaning heavenly or sky-related.
CELYNE
FemaleCaptivating French feminine given name derived from "céleste," meaning heavenly or sky-like, suggesting otherworldly beauty.
CELYNN
FemaleOriginal feminine given name of unknown origin and unclear meaning, allowing parents to create their own interpretation and significance for the name.
CEM
MaleTurkish masculine given name derived from Arabic "jam", meaning "all-encompassing". It's associated with historical figures like Cem Sultan and holds Islamic significance worldwide, symbolizing unity and completeness in life and the hereafter. Spelled 'Cem' or 'Chem', it remains popular in Turkey despite varying spellings internationally.
CEMAL
MaleTurkish name of Arabic origin meaning 'beauty' or 'handsome', popularized during the Ottoman Empire by figures like Cemal Pasha.
CEMILE
FemaleTurkish name meaning "beautiful in all respects," popularized during the Ottoman Empire by figures like Princess Cemile Sultan.
CEMIYAH
FemaleArabic-derived name meaning 'collective' or 'community', emphasizing unity and harmony.
CEMONE
FemaleRare yet distinguished Latin name meaning "revered" or "honorable," with notable ancient Roman bearers such as Lucius Caeminius Silvanus and Gaius Caemilius Maluginensis.
CEMRE
FemaleDistinctive Turkish unisex name meaning 'gathering' or 'assembly', signifying unity and collective strength.
CEMYA
FemaleTurkish girl's name meaning "gathering" or "assembly", popularized by singer Tarkan and admired globally for its unique spelling and significance of unity.
CENA
MaleItalian name of Latin origin, meaning "dinner" or "supper". It was historically more common as a surname but is now also used as a given name for boys.
CENA
FemaleRare Italian name derived from Latin 'caenum', meaning 'mud', but associated with ancient Roman communal dining traditions and once held by Pope Clement VII.
CENAE
FemaleUncommon given name with unknown origins and meaning, never historically recorded or widely used.
CENAI
FemaleUnique unisex name of African origin, specifically from the Ewe people of Ghana and Togo, with meanings ranging from "born on Tuesday" to "greatness" or "strength.
CENAIDA
FemaleDistinctive Spanish name derived from Latin 'Caenis,' meaning 'chaste' or 'pure.' In Roman myth, Caenis was a woman transformed into a man by Neptune.
CENDI
FemaleLatin-origin unisex name meaning 'ashes', associated with Roman goddess Vesta, symbolizing rebirth or transformation.