Two of the most popular baby girl names from 2024 start with C: Charlotte and Camila.1 If that’s not a sign that parents are looking for “C” names for their kids, we don’t know what is! Both picks are cute and classic, as are many first names that start with “C.”

If you like the idea of a “C” first name but want something a bit less ubiquitous than the aforementioned Charlotte and Camila, we’ve compiled a massive list of girl names that start with the third letter of the alphabet, ranging from sweet vintage picks like Clara and Clementine to unique choices like Clarke and Carys.

Ahead, discover a plethora of girl names that start with C:

Classic Girl Names That Start with C

Looking for a timeless first name that starts with C? There’s a reason these classic monikers have been go-tos for decades.

• Christina
• Christine
• Christa
• Christy
• Carmen
• Catherine
• Caroline
• Carolina
• Carolyn
• Charlotte
• Cathleen
• Chloe
• Claire/Clare
• Courtney
• Caitlyn
• Corrine
• Chelsea/Chelsey
• Claudia
• Chandra

Vintage Girl Names That Start with C

Look to the past for inspiration and choose a throwback name for your little girl.

• Clara
• Cecilia
• Celia
• Cecile
• Clementine
• Cordelia
• Claudette
• Colette
• Candace
• Charity
• Clarabelle
• Coraline
• Coralie
• Constance
• Cynthia
• Clothilde
• Connie

Cute Girl Names That Start with C

Aww! These cute first names are adorable choices that will grow with her.

• Callie
• Cambree
• Cassidy
• Cassie
• Cadence
• Colby
• Carlie
• Cami
• Candy
• Caylee
• Charlee
• Cece

Short Girl Names That Start with C

It’s just like that Shakespeare line: “Though she be but little, she is fierce.”  Here are some adorable short names to pick from.

• Cate
• Clea
• Cai
• Cora
• Caia
• Cara
• Cori
• Cleo
• Clarke
• Caye
• Coco

Nature-Inspired Girl Names That Start with C

Go beyond the garden with these intriguing nature-inspired names.

• Calla
• Coral
• Clover
• Capri
• Cove
• Chrysanthemum
• Clay
• Cloud
• Cricket

Unique Girl Names That Start with C

Consider the “last name as first name” trend for your baby girl, or try something unexpected like Cinnamon.

• Carys
• Chandler
• Cohen
• Clayton
• Collins
• Cooper
• Chiara
• Calypso
• Cinnamon

Long Girl Names That Start with C

Long names can be so elegant and romantic! Here’s some of our favorite picks.

• Cassandra
• Calliope
• Cressida
• Calloway
• Celestine
• Christabelle
• Catarina

Pretty Girl Names That Start with C

These gorgeous names are simply lovely — just like your little girl.

• Celine
• Cheyenne
• Catalina
• Camila
• Clarice
• Camille
• Clarissa
• Celeste
• Carmina
• Chantal
• Chantelle
• Calista
• Carmella
• Crystal
• Chioma
• Ciara
• Carina
• Cosima
• Carlotta
• Corinna