Female and male first names beginning with the letter “C”..
CAILUM
MaleIrish name derived from the ancient Gaelic "Calum," meaning "devotion" or "dove.
CAILY
FemaleUncommon yet captivating Irish name derived from the surname "Caeli," meaning "beautiful.
CAILYN
FemaleAttractive and rare Irish feminine given name derived from the ancient Gaelic 'Cailleach', signifying 'old woman' or 'hag'.
CAILYNN
FemaleAttractive Irish name derived from Caoilfhinn, meaning "slender and fair," with roots in ancient Irish mythology.
CAILYNNE
FemaleElegant Irish feminine given name derived from the surname Ó Caoilinn, meaning "descendant of Caoilinn", which translates to "comely" or "fair-haired".
CAIMAN
MaleItalian name derived from the Latin word 'caiman', meaning 'alligator'. It signifies strength and power.
CAIMEN
MaleRare Spanish given name derived from 'caimán,' meaning American alligator or crocodile, symbolizing strength and power.
CAIMIN
MaleUncommon Irish name derived from 'Caemhin', composed of elements meaning 'crooked' or 'wry' and 'born'. It's associated with Saint Caemhin of Clogher and believed to convey unique charm or wisdom.
CAIMON
MaleRare Latin given name meaning "to rejoice" or "to celebrate," with a strong sound and ancient Roman roots, once popular among nobility like Gaius Calvisius Sabinus.
CAIN
MaleCain is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'smith' or 'metalworker', and was the first son of Adam and Eve in the Bible.
CAINAAN
MaleDistinctive name derived from Hebrew 'Qainan', meaning 'possessor' or 'acquisition'. It first appeared in the Bible as Noah's grandson and son of Ham, though its roots are connected to the cursed land of Canaan. Despite its historical association with the curse, Cainaan has evolved into a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking distinctive biblical names.
CAINAN
MaleHebrew name from the Old Testament, meaning "possession" or "acquisition".
CAINE
MaleHebrew-origin name meaning "metalworker," reflecting strength and skill. It's traced back to the Bible as one of Cain's descendants and has been adapted in various spellings like Kane or Kayne today.
CAINEN
MaleUncommon name of uncertain origin with no widely accepted meaning or historical significance.
CAININ
MaleAncient Irish name derived from Cathaoir, meaning "fighter" or "victorious warrior.
CAINON
MaleAmerican origin, created recently for its aesthetic appeal without any specific meaning or historical significance. It's a unisex name with varying pronunciations due to its modern origin and lack of cultural or linguistic roots. Some people associate it with the biblical figure Cain, but this connection is not confirmed or widely accepted.
CAIO
MaleLatin-derived name from the gens Caius, potentially meaning 'to boast' or 'rejoice'.
CAIQUE
MaleBrazilian name of Tupi origin, translating to "lord" or "master," popularized during Brazil's independence era, and associated with the country's musical tradition.
CAIRA
FemaleDistinctive Latin-derived name, meaning 'blind', with no notable historical figures.
CAIRAH
FemaleRare Hebrew female name meaning 'to appear' or 'be visible'.
CAIRE
MaleItalian given name derived from the Arabic word for 'victorious', reflecting its historic city namesake's power and culture.
CAIREE
MaleExotic Italian name derived from Cairo, Egypt's historic city, often associated with 'the victorious'.
CAIREE
FemaleUnique modern name with unknown origins and no established meaning.
CAIREN
MaleCaptivating Scottish female name derived from Cailean, meaning 'combat' or 'war'.
CAIRI
FemaleCaptivating Scottish girl's name derived from 'càirdeas', meaning 'friendship' or 'affection'.
CAIRI
MaleRare but beautiful Scottish female name meaning 'sheep', symbolizing nature and rural life.
CAIRL
MaleRare Scottish given name derived from the Old Norse "Karlíll," meaning "strong helmet" or "strong protector.
CAIRN
FemaleDistinctive Scottish boy's name derived from the Gaelic word 'cairein', meaning 'heap of stones' or 'cairn'.
CAIRO
FemaleEgyptian origin, derived from "Kah-Ra," meaning "the sanctuary of Ra," the sun god.
CAIRO
MaleUnique and exotic given name of Egyptian origin, meaning "victorious" or "conqueror," inspired by the historic city founded in 969 AD as al-Qahirah.
CAIRON
MaleDistinctive Scottish male given name derived from 'cairn', meaning a small stone pile used as landmarks or markers.
CAIRRA
FemaleDistinctively Scottish female name derived from the Gaelic word 'cair', meaning 'heap' or 'pile', associated with ancient memorial stone piles called cairns.
CAIRYN
MaleCaptivating Scottish name meaning "pure," derived from the Gaelic word Caorunn, often chosen for its rich Celtic heritage and global appeal.
CAISEN
MaleDistinctive French given name derived from the occupational surname Casin, signifying a maker or seller of sieves. Its exact meaning remains open to interpretation but may be taken as "from Casin.
CAISER
MaleCaesar is a Latin male given name with the meaning 'to cut' or 'sever', derived from the Latin word 'caesaries'. It became synonymous with power due to its association with Julius Caesar.
CAISEY
FemaleCharming French name derived from 'caissa', meaning 'hare'. It was used in medieval times for swift individuals and passed down as a surname.
CAISHA
FemaleUnique African name from Nigeria's Igbo ethnic group, dating back to the 16th century. While it has no universal meaning, it was traditionally given to girls born during hardship, signifying strength and resilience.
CAISLEE
FemaleCaptivating Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word 'cais', meaning 'garden'.
CAISLEY
FemaleAmerican name created by blending Caylee and Hailey, with roots tracing back to Welsh 'enclosed valley' and potential Old English 'hedged enclosure'.
CAISLYN
FemaleIrish name of beautiful and distinctive origin. It derives from the Irish surname "Caislean," which means "castle." This name has been passed down through generations in Ireland, often given to daughters born into families with strong ties to their ancestral heritage.