Names beginning with the letter C, chosen with care, sorted alphabetically.
8,569 names
8,569 names
German
Elisa Carlotta is a graceful German girl name pairing Elisa, a well-attested given name, with Carlotta, a warm Italianate form often used across Europe. The supplied sources confirm Elisa as a personal name and list several contemporary bearers, but they do not provide a documented meaning for the full combination.
Greek
Elisavet Myrsini is a Greek girl’s name with a graceful, traditional feel. The supplied source notes do not verify a specific etymology, so its meaning is best presented cautiously rather than as a firm claim.
Russian
Elisei is a Russian boy's name with a soft, lyrical sound. No verified meaning or etymology was available in the provided source material, so its meaning should be treated as unconfirmed here.
Hebrew
Eliya Sapir is presented here as a Hebrew girl’s name with a bright, lyrical sound. Because the supplied sources do not document its etymology, the meaning should be treated with care rather than stated as fully verified.
Hebrew
Eliya is a Hebrew name meaning “My God is Yahweh.” Eliya Zohar has a bright, lyrical Hebrew sound, gentle at the beginning and clear at the end.
Polish
Eliza is a feminine name traditionally connected to Elizabeth, with the meaning “pledged to God.” It can also be associated with Aliza, a Hebrew name meaning “joyful.”
English
The supplied sources do not give an etymological meaning for Elizabeth. In English use, the name is strongly associated with Queen Elizabeth II, whose full name was Elizabeth Alexandra Mary.
Russian
Elizaveta is the Russian form of Elizabeth, traditionally meaning "my God is an oath" or "God is abundance." In full, Elizaveta Arturovna Novikova has a distinctly Russian rhythm, with a patronymic honoring a father named Artur and a surname meaning "newcomer" or "new person."
Russian
Elizaveta is the Russian form of Elizabeth, traditionally understood as “my God is an oath” or “pledged to God.” In the full Russian name Elizaveta Kirillovna Zhukova, it has a graceful, formal sound with deep Russian cultural shape.
Russian
Elizaveta Nikitichna Ryabova is a Russian feminine full name. The provided source excerpts do not verify a specific meaning for Elizaveta, Nikitichna, or Ryabova, so the meaning should be treated as unconfirmed here.
English
Ella is a gentle, melodic name with several possible meanings, including “other” or “foreign” from Germanic roots, and “goddess” or “terebinth tree” in modern Hebrew. It is also used as a short form for names such as Eleanor, Ellen, Elizabeth, Isabella, and Gabriella.
English
Ellie is an English diminutive of Eleanor and Ellen, often interpreted as “bright shining one” or “shining light.” It is also used as a friendly short form for names beginning with El-, such as Elena or Elizabeth.
English
Ellis is an English unisex name rooted in Elias and Elijah, meaning “Yahweh is God” or “the Lord is my God.” It feels gentle and surname-styled, with a quiet biblical depth underneath.
Persian
Elmira is sourced as meaning “noblewoman,” “country or world commander,” and “ruler of the people.” Paired with Nazanin Roshan, it has a graceful Persian style: lyrical, polished, and bright in sound.
English
Elodie is a French feminine name, a form of Alodia, possibly meaning “other wealth,” “all wealth,” or “heritage.” Its roots are uncertain, but it has long been linked with Saint Alodia, a 9th-century child martyr.
English
Elodie means “foreign riches,” from the French name Elodie, described in the sources as a variation of Alodia with German roots. Maeve adds a crisp, strong middle-name sound, though the supplied sources do not give an origin or meaning for Maeve.
French
Éloi is a French boy name from the Latin Eligius, meaning “the chosen.” It is the French form connected with Eloi, a name also used in Catalan and Spanish contexts.
English
Eloise is the English form of the French Éloïse or Héloïse. Its roots are uncertain, but it is probably from the Germanic Helewidis, often understood from elements meaning “healthy” or “whole” and “wide.”
Hebrew
Elon Yishai is a Hebrew boys' name pairing Elon, a biblical name connected with an oak grove or terebinth, with Yishai, the Hebrew source of Jesse, father of King David. Together it feels rooted, biblical, and quietly strong.
Spanish
Elsa Natalia is a graceful Spanish girl name pairing Elsa, a name connected through Elza to Elizabeth and the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “my God is an oath” or “my God is abundance.” The source material provided does not give a verified meaning for Natalia, so this page treats the full name with care and keeps that part unclaimed.
Indonesian
Elvina is a feminine name and a variant of Alvina. It has a refined, vintage sound and belongs to the same name family as Alvin, Elvin, Alvena, and Alvina.
Spanish
Elvira is a Spanish feminine name from a medieval Visigothic name of uncertain meaning. It may combine elements meaning "happy" or "spear" with "friendly, agreeable, true."
Portuguese
Ema is a short Portuguese-friendly form of Emma, with meanings linked to “universal” or “whole” in Slavic use. Some name references also connect Ema with Hebrew “mother” or “nurturing” and Japanese meanings such as “blessed” or “beautiful.”
Urdu
Emaan Aleena Chishti is a Urdu Muslim girl’s name, with Emaan commonly understood as “faith” in family use and Chishti linking the name to Chisht in Afghanistan and the Chishti Sufi tradition. Together, it feels spiritual, graceful, and rooted.
Urdu
Emaan Zainab Warraich is a graceful Urdu Muslim name combination. Emaan is commonly understood as “faith” or “belief,” while Zainab is a cherished Arabic-origin name widely used in Urdu-speaking families.
Persian
Emad is an Arabic masculine name used in Persian, meaning “support” or “pillar.” Ahmadi is an Arabic and Persian patronymic surname meaning “of Ahmad” or “descendant of Ahmad,” with Ahmad meaning “most praiseworthy” or “most commendable.”
Portuguese
Ema is a short feminine name with layered meanings: it is connected in some sources to Hebrew “mother” or “nurturing,” and in Slavic use it can be a form of Emma, often read as “universal” or “whole.” Paired with Julieta Henriques, it feels Portuguese, literary, and gently classic.
Urdu
Eman means “faith” or “belief.” It comes from Arabic roots tied to trust, safety, and steady conviction, and it is used in Urdu-speaking families too.
Urdu
Eman Areej is a gentle Urdu and Muslim name pairing. Eman is recorded as an Arabic-origin unisex name, while Areej means “fragrance” or “sweet fragrance.”
Urdu
Eman is a unisex Urdu name with Arabic roots, commonly understood as “faith” or “belief.” In the full name Eman Arsal Khan, Eman gives the name its soft, steady spiritual center.
Urdu
Eman Hoorain Gilani has a gentle, faith-filled feel. Eman is commonly used in Muslim families with the sense of faith, Hoorain is associated in Urdu naming with heavenly beauty, and Gilani is a family name connected in the source to the Gilani lineage.
Urdu
Eman Nashwa is an Urdu girl name with Arabic roots. Eman is associated with faith and belief, while Nashwa is often loved for its soft, joyful sound.
Igbo
Emeka Chukwujekwu Agbim is presented here as an Igbo boy's name. The provided source material does not verify a specific word-by-word meaning, so the safest meaning is simply its identified Igbo heritage.
Nigerian
The supplied source excerpts do not verify the meaning of Emeka Somtochukwu Obi. In common Nigerian naming contexts, this full name has the warm, faith-centered feel of an Igbo name, but its exact etymology is not confirmed by the provided sources.
Russian
Emelyan is a Russian boy's name. The provided source material does not include a verified meaning, so its exact meaning is best treated as unconfirmed here.
Russian
Emelyan Stanislavovich Afanasyev is a Russian masculine full name. Emelyan is closely associated with the Russian folk-name form Emelya, while Stanislavovich means he is the son of a father named Stanislav.
Japanese
Emi is a Japanese feminine name whose meaning changes with the kanji used. Common meanings include “blessing, beauty,” “picture, beauty,” “smile,” and “wisdom, beauty.”
Polish
Emil comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, which is linked to the Latin word aemulus, meaning "rival." In Polish use, it feels compact, classic, and quietly strong.
Latin
Emilia is a Latin and Italian girl name often linked with the idea of “rival,” “excel,” or “emulate.” Some sources also give it the meaning “strength,” though the older etymology from Aemilius is the safer root.
Spanish
Emiliano is a Spanish masculine name from Latin Aemilianus, linked to Aemilius and the word aemulus, meaning “rival” or “emulating.” It carries a polished Roman feel with a warm, lyrical Spanish sound.
Portuguese
Emília Noémia Brito is a Portuguese feminine full name. Based on the sources provided, no verified etymological meaning can be confirmed here, so the safest reading is as a Portuguese given-name combination with a family surname.
Portuguese
Emília comes from Latin Aemilia, linked to Aemilius and often associated with “to rival,” “to excel,” or “to emulate,” though that link may be a folk etymology. Emília Rosa Antunes has a graceful Portuguese feel: soft, floral, and family-rooted.
Portuguese
Emília Teresa Valente is a Portuguese girl’s name with a dignified, lyrical feel. Based on the supplied sources, a specific historical meaning for the full name is not verified, but Emília is presented as a recognized form used by notable public figures named Emilia.
Latin
Emilio comes from the Latin Aemilius, linked to aemulus, meaning "rival" or "one who emulates." Emilio Gael feels warm, bright, and ambitious, with a Spanish and Italian first name rooted in ancient Rome.
Spanish
Emilio Tomás Aguilar is a Spanish masculine full name. The provided source excerpts do not verify a specific meaning, so any deeper etymology should be treated as unconfirmed here.
Russian
Emiliya is a feminine Russian-style spelling whose exact etymology is not confirmed in the provided sources. In this full Russian name, Stanislavovna is a patronymic meaning she is the daughter of someone named Stanislav, and Vasilyeva is the family name.
Russian
Emil Romanovich Safonov has a distinctly Russian form: a given name, a patronymic, and the surname Safonov. Safonov is a Russian patronymic surname meaning “son of Safon,” with Safon linked in one source to Sofontiy and the Greek idea of wisdom.
English
Emily is an English feminine name derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, traditionally interpreted as “rival.” It has a polished, literary feel while remaining warm and familiar.
Turkish
Emir Batu is a Turkish boy's name with a strong, leaderly feel. Emir is commonly associated with command or princely rank, while Batu is a Turkic and Central Asian name linked with meanings such as "prevailing" and, in Mongolian, "firm" or "stable."
Turkish
Emirhan is a Turkish boy name meaning "leader" or "prince." It combines Emir, a title for a commander or prince, with Han or Khan, a title linked with sovereigns and leaders.
