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Caarina: Meaning pure
Cabana: - Small house or cabin
- Small shelter beside a swimming pool
Cabell: - Meaning rope-maker
- Alternative spelling: Caballe
Cabernet: Type of red wine with a blackcurrant flavour
Cactus: Plant with sharp spikes
Cadbury: Chocolate manufacturers
Cadence (F): Meaning 'balanced' (Latin)
Cadenza: Elaborate passage for a solo instrument or singer
Cadillac: Kind of car
Cadmus: Meaning man of the east
Caesar (M): Meaning 'head of hair' (Latin)
Caesius: Meaning 'blue-eyed'
Cairen: Alternative spelling for Karen, Meaning pure
Cairo: Capital of Egypt
Cake: - Baked sweet bread-like food
- Celebrity owners: Warren Beatty (Actor)
Calamity: Disaster
Caleb (M): - Meaning 'devotion' (Hebrew)
- Alternative spelling: Kaleb
Calico: - Another name for the tortoiseshell coat pattern
- Alternative spellings: Kalico, Kallico
California: State in USA
Calista (F): - Meaning 'most lovely' (Greek)
- After Ally McBeal actress, Calista Flockhart
- Alternative spelling: Callista
Callie (F): - Meaning 'lovely' (Greek)
- Alternative spellings: Calee, Calie, Callee, Cally
Calliope: From the Greek for 'beautiful voiced'
Callum (M): - Meaning 'dove' (Latin)
- Alternative spelling: Calum
Calvin (M): - Meaning 'bald' (Latin)
- Celebrity owners: Harriet Beecher Stowe (Author)
Calvin Klein: Perfume brand and fashion designer
Calypso: Indian song
Camelot: Legendary English town where King Arthur had his court and Round Table
Camembert: Creamy French cheese
Cameo (F): - Stone in a ring or brooch with carved layers
- Alternative spelling: Kameo
Cameo Creme: - Biscuit with cream filling
- Alternative spelling: Kameo Kreme
Cameron (M,F): - Meaning 'crooked stream' (Gaelic)
- Alternative spelling: Camren
Camilla (F): Meaning 'assistant to the priest' (Latin)
Camille (M,F): Meaning 'assistant to the priest' (Latin)
Camouflage: To diguise or conceal
Can Can: High kicking dance
Candace (F): - Meaning 'clarity' (Latin)
- Alternative spellings: Candas, Candice, Kandace
Candesse: Meaning 'brilliant white'
Candida: Meaning 'brilliant white'
Candide: Meaning 'brilliant white'
Candy (F): - Meaning 'sweets and lollies'
- Alternative spelling: Candie
Cannon (M): - Meaning 'wolf cub' (Gaelic)
- Alternative spelling: Canon
Cappriciosa: From the Italian for 'capricious'
Cappuccino: - Frothy coffee
- Alternative spellings: Capuccino, Catpachino
Capriccio: A loose, irregular musical composition, usually lively and whimsical in spirit
Caprice: Lively piece of music
Captain: Leader of a group or sports team
Cara (F): - Meaning 'beloved' (Latin)
- Alternative spelling: Kara
Caramel: Brown syrup made from heated sugar
Caramello: - Chocolate bar filled with caramel
- Alternative spelling: Karamallow
Carat: Unit of purity of gold
Carbon: Non-metallic element occurring as diamond, graphite or carbon
Carboncopy: Meaning exact copy
Cardamom: Seed of Elettaria cardamomum, used in medicine and as a spice
Caressa (F): Alternate form of Charis, Meaning 'grace' (Greek)
Carew: Meaning from the fortress
Carissa (F): Meaning 'beloved' (Latin)
Carl (M,F): - Meaning 'freeholder' (Ancient German)
- From the Anglo-Saxon carle meaning 'male'
- Celebrity owners: Agnes Repplier (American Essayist)
Carlos (M,F): Meaning 'freeholder' (Ancient German)
Carly (F): Meaning 'freeholder' (Ancient German)
Carmel (M,F): - Meaning 'orchard' (Hebrew)
- Town on the coast of California, USA
Carol (M,F): - Meaning 'freeholder' (Ancient German)
- Christmas hymn
- Alternative spellings: Carole, Caroll, Carrol, Carroll, Caryl
Caroline (F): Meaning 'freeholder' (Ancient German)
Carrie (F): Meaning 'love' (Gaelic)
Carson (M,F): - From a Gaelic expression whose meaning has been lost
- Alternative spellings: Karson, Carsyn
Carter (M,F): - Meaning 'transporter' (Norman French)
- Alternative spelling: Cartier
Casanova (M): - A man noted for his amorous adventures
- Alternative spellings: Cassanova, Cassanover
Cascade: Waterfall
Casey (M,F): - Meaning 'alert' (Irish Gaelic)
- Alternative spellings: Cacey, Cayce, Kasey, Casy
Cash (M): - Meaning 'maker of wood chests' (Norman French)
- Meaning money
Cashmere: Very fine soft wool
Casino: Room for gambling
Caspar (M): - Meaning 'treasure holder' (Farsi, Persian)
- Alternative spelling: Casper
Casper (M): - Alternative spelling for Caspar, Meaning 'treasure holder' (Farsi, Persian)
- After Casper: The Friendly Ghost
Cass (M): Nickname of Cassius, From a Latin expression whose meaning has been lost
Cassandra (F): - From a Greek name whose meaning has been lost
- Alternative spellings: Casandra, Cassanndra, Kasandra
Cassava: Plant used as a staple food in the tropics
Cassia (F): From a Greek expression whose meaning has been lost
Cassidy (M,F): - Meaning 'curly-headed' (Gaelic)
- Alternative spellings: Casidy, Cassady
Cassie (F): - From a Greek expression whose meaning has been lost
- Alternative spelling: Cassi, Cassy
Cassius (M): From a Latin expression whose meaning has been lost
Castana: Spanish for 'chestnut'
Castinette: Musical instrument
Cat: Small furry domesticated animal
Catalina: Meaning pure
Catarina (F): - Meaning 'pure' (Greek)
- Celebrity owners: Edgar Allen Poe (Author)
Catherine (F): Meaning 'pure' (Greek)
Catillac: - Feline version of the car - Cadillac
- Alternative spelling: Catalac
Catrina (F): Alternative spelling of Katrina, Meaning 'pure' (Greek)
Catriona (F): Meaning 'pure' (Greek)
Catty: Spiteful
Cavalier: - Supporter of Charles I in the English Civil War
- Alternative spelling: Cavaller
Cave: Natural hollow
Cavendish: Leaf tobacco which has been softened , sweetened, and pressed into plugs
Caviar: Pickled roe of a sturgeon or other large fish
Cayenne: Red hot pepper
Cecilia (F): - Meaning 'blind' (Latin)
- Alternative spellings: Ceceilia, Cecelia, Cecillia
Ceefor: - Meaning 'C for Cat'
- Alternative spellings: Ceefa, Cefa
Celebrity: Meaning 'famous'
Celesta: From the Latin for 'heavenly'
Celeste (F): Meaning 'heavenly' (Latin)
Celestina (F): Meaning 'heavenly' (Latin)
Celia (F): Nickname of Cecilia, Meaning 'blind' (Latin)
Celine (F): - Meaning 'heavenly' (Latin)
- After the French Canadian singer Celine Dion
Celine Dion: After the French Canadian singer
Ceridwen (F): Meaning 'sacred poetry' (Gaelic)
Chad (M): From an Old English name whose meaning has been lost
Chai (M): Meaning 'life' (Hebrew)
Chairman: Person in charge of a meeting or committee
Challenger: Call to try one's skill or strength
Cham (M): - Meaning 'warm' (Hebrew)
- Meaning 'hardworking person' (Vietnamese)
Chameleon: - Small lizard that changes colour according to surroundings
- Alternative spelling: Chamelion
Champ: Meaning champion
Champagne: - Sparkling white wine
- Pale straw colour
Champers: Meaning champagne, pale straw colour
Champuss: Combination of champion and puss
Chana (F): Meaning 'favoured grace' (Hebrew)
Chance (M,F): - Meaning 'opportunity, risk' (Norman French)
- Unplanned occurrence
Chancey (M): From an English expression whose meaning has been lost
Chandler (M,F): - Meaning 'candle maker' (Latin)
- After the character from the TV show Friends
Chandon: After the famous champagne, Moet & Chandon
Chandra (M,F): Meaning 'moonlight' (Sanskrit)
Chanel (F): - Meaning 'pipe' (Old French)
- Name of a famous perfume
- Alternative spellings: Chanele, Chanell, Chanelle, Channell, Channelle
Chang (M,F): Meaning 'prosperous', 'strong point', 'constant', 'long day' or 'free', depending on the tone and character used for the name (Chinese)
Chani (F): Meaning 'favoured grace' (Hebrew)
Chantal (F): - Meaning 'stone' (Old French)
- Alternative spellings: Chantall, Chantelle
Chante (F): Meaning 'stone' (Old French)
Chanter: French for 'to sing'
Chantilly: - Town in France once famous for lace-making
- Alternative spelling: Chantillie
Chantilly Lace: Lace from a French town
Chaos: Meaning 'disorder'
Chariot: Two wheeled horse drawn vehicle
Charis (F): Meaning 'grace' (Greek)
Charisma: Power to inspire or attract others
Charity (F): - Meaning 'generous love' (Latin)
- Alternative spellings: Chairity, Chariti, Cherity, Charidy
Charla (F): Nickname of Charlotte, meaning 'freeholder' (Ancient German)
Charles (M,F): - Meaning 'freeholder' (Ancient German)
- Meaning 'a man'
- Celebrity owners: Michael Joseph (British Publisher)
Charleston: Meaning farmers town
Charlie (M,F): - Nickname of Charles, Meaning 'freeholder' (Ancient German)
- Alternative spellings: Charlee, Charly
Charlie Brown: - Peanuts cartoon character who has a dog called Snoopy
- Alternative spelling: Charlee Brown
Charlotte (F): Meaning 'free holder' (Ancient German)
Charm: Attractiveness, Power of arousing love or admiration
Charma (F): Meaning 'delightful' (Greek)
Charmaine (F): - Meaning 'delightful' (Greek)
- Meaning 'charm' (English)
Charmian (F): Meaning 'delightful' (Greek)
Charming: Meaning delightful
Charon: Alternative spelling for Sharon, Meaning music
Chartreuse: Herb liqueur
Chasa: Meaning chaser
Chase (M,F): Go quickly after in order to capture
Chat: French for 'cat' (male)
Chatte: French for 'cat' (female)
Chaud: French for 'hot'
Checkers: Pattern of squares or crossing lines
Cheeko: Meaning cheeky
Cheeks: Cheerful lack of respect
Cheeky: Showing cheerful lack of respect
Cheese: After the dairy product
Cheetah: - Large African wildcat which can run at speeds of 110kph
- Alternative spelling: Cheitah
Chelsea (F): - Meaning 'chalk port' (Old English)
- Place in New York
- Brand of sugar
Cher (F): - Meaning 'dear' (French)
- Alternative spelling: Sher
Cherie (F): - Meaning 'dear' (French)
- Alternative spellings: Cheree, Cheri, Cheyrie, Scherie, Sharay, Sheree
Cherilyn (F): Combination of the names Cheryl (meaning 'dear' or 'precious') and Lynn (meaning 'ruddy-complected')
Cherish: Tend lovingly
Cherokee: After the Jeep Cherokee
Cherry (F): - Small soft round fruit with a stone
- Alternative spellings: Cherri, Cherrie, Chery
Cherry Blossom: Blossom from a cherry tree
Cherrypop: Cherry flavoured soda
Cherub: - Angelic being
- Alternative spelling: Cherib
Cherubim: Several angelic beings
Cheryl (F): - Combination of Cherry (based on the common English word) and Beryl (name of a precious stone)
- From Cherie, a French name meaning 'dear' (French)
- Alternative spellings: Cherryl, Cheryle, Cheryll
Chess: After the game
Chessie (F): Meaning 'chalk port' (Old English)
Chester (M): Meaning 'legionary camp' (Latin)
Chevalier (M): Meaning 'knight' (French)
Chevrolet: Car manufacturer
Chevy (M): - Meaning 'knight' (French)
- Nickname for Chevrolet, Car manufacturer
Chexmix: After the 'Chex' breakfast cereal
Cheyenne: A tribal name
Chianti: Region of Tuscany famous for wine
Chiara (F): Italian version of Clara, Meaning 'brilliant' (Latin)
Chicago (M): Meaning 'powerful' (Algonquian-Wakashian)
Chicklet: After the chewing gum 'Chicklets'
Chico (M): Meaning 'a Frenchman' (Ancient German)
Chief: Leader, ruler
Chike (M): Meaning 'power of Chi' (Igbo)
Chilli: - Small peppers used in cooking
- Alternative spelling: Chili
Chime: Meaning ring a series of notes
Chimneysweep: Person who cleans chimneys
China (F): - Fine, earthern-ware porcelain
- Country in Asia
Chinadoll: Doll made of porcelain china, fragile
Chinchilla: Soft grey South American rodent, Also a shaded cat coat pattern
Ching (F): Meaning 'capable' or 'honest' depending on the character used (Chinese)
Chinnie: Name of the first Chinchilla Persian
Chip (M): - Nickname of Charles, Meaning 'freeholder' (Ancient German)
- Small piece cut or broken off something hard
Chips: French fries
Chiquita: Meaning little one
Chives: Popular herbs used for seasoning food
Chloe (F): - Meaning 'blooming' (Greek)
- Alternative spelling: Khloe
Choccie: Meaning chocolate
Choco: Meaning chocolate
Chocoholic: Person addicted to chocolate
Chocolate: - Edible substance made from cacao seeds
- Alternative spelling: Choklat
Choice: Person or thing chosen
Choochoo: - The noise a steam train makes
- Alternative spelling: Chuchu
Chrissie (F): - Nickname of Christina and Christine, Meaning 'Christ's follower' (Latin)
- Alternative spellings: Chrisie, Chrissee, Chrissy, Chrisy, Crissy
Chrissy (F): - Meaning 'Christ's follower' (Latin)
- Celebrity owners: Suzanne Somers
Christiana (F): Meaning 'Christ's follower' (Latin)
Christie (M,F): Nickname of Christian, Christopher, Christina and Christine, Meaning 'Christ's follower' (Latin)
Christina (F): - Meaning 'Christ's follower' (Latin)
- Alternative spellings: Christyna, Chrystina
Christine (F): - Meaning 'Christ's follower' (Latin)
- Alternative spelling: Christiane
Christmas: Festival commencing Christ's birth
Christmas Cracker: Paper tube which explodes when opened
Christopher (M,F): Meaning 'Christ carrier' (Greek)
Chroma: Greek for 'colour'
Chuck (M): Nickname of Charles, Meaning 'freeholder' (Ancient German)
Chucky (M): Nickname of Charles, Meaning 'freeholder' (Ancient German)
Chuppa Chupp: Spherical lollipop
Chutney: Sauce-like mixture of fruit or vegetables used as a spread on meat
Ciara (F): Meaning 'black' (Gaelic)
Cider: Alcoholic drink made from fermented apple juice
Cinder: Piece of partly burnt coal or wood
Cinderella (F): - Meaning 'little ash girl' (French)
- From the fairy tale
Cinderelle (F): Meaning 'little ash girl' (French)
Cinders: From the French cendres meaning 'ashes'
Cindy (F): - Meaning 'from Mount Kynthos' (Greek)
- Meaning cinders
- Celebrity owners: Bill Brochtrup (Actor)
Cinnamon (F): Spice made from the bark of a South-east Asian tree
Cinnamon Swirl: Cinnamon flavoured Danish pastry
Cinzia (F): Italian version of Cynthia, Meaning 'from Mount Kynthos' (Greek)
Circuit: Route around a place
Circus: Travelling show with performing animals
Cisco: Type of wine which comes in a variety of flavours, common in the early to mid 1990s
Claire (M,F): - Meaning 'brilliant' (Latin)
- Alternative spellings: Clair, Clare
Clancy (M): Meaning 'red-haired fighter' (Irish Gaelic)
Clara (F): Meaning 'brilliant' (Latin)
Clare (M,F): - Nickname of Clarence, Meaning 'one who lives near the River Clare' (Latin)
- Nickname of Clarissa, Meaning 'brilliant' (Latin)
Clarence (M,F): - Meaning 'one who lives near the River Clare' (Latin)
- Alternative spelling: Clarance
Claret: Common name for red wines from the Bordeaux region in France
Clarinda (F): Meaning 'brilliant' (Latin)
Clarissa (F): - Meaning 'brilliant' (Latin)
- Alternative spellings: Clairissa, Clarisa, Clarrisa, Klarisa, Klarrisa
Clark (M): - Meaning 'priest' (Old English)
- Alternative spelling: Clarke
Class: Meaning high quality
Claude (M): - Meaning 'weak' (Latin)
- Alternative spellings: Clawde, Clawed
Claudia (F): - Meaning 'lame' (Latin)
- Alternative spelling: Clawdia
Claudius: Latin for 'limping'
Claus: - Alternative spelling for Claws, Pointed nails on an animals foot
- After Santa Claus
Claws: - Pointed nails on an animals foot
- Alternative spelling: Claus
Clematidia (F): Meaning 'merciful' (Latin)
Clematis (F): Meaning 'climbing plant' (Greek)
Clementine (F): Meaning 'merciful' (Latin)
Clemmie (M,F): - Nickname for Clemence or Clementine, Meaning 'merciful' (Latin)
- Alternative spelling: Clemmy (F)
Cleo (M,F): - Meaning 'renown' (Greek)
- Meaning 'famous'
- Celebrity owners: Ronald Reagan (US President)
Cleopatra (F): - Meaning 'father's pride' (Greek)
- Queen of Egypt who bathed in buttermilk, Meaning triumphant
- Celebrity owners: Beryl Reid (Actress)
- Alternative spelling: Cleocatra
Clifford (M): Meaning 'sloped crossing' (Old English)
Clifton (M): Meaning 'sloped settlement' (Old English)
Clignette: From the French cligner meaning 'to wink'
Clint (M): Meaning 'fenced settlement' (Old English)
Clinton (M): Meaning 'fenced settlement' (Old English)
Clitus (M): - Meaning 'glorious' (Greek)
- Alternative spelling: Cletus
Clive (M): Meaning 'cliff' (Old English)
Cloud: Visible mass of watery vapour floating in the sky
Cloud Nine: Meaning very happy
Clove: Aromatic flower heads used to flavour dishes
Clover: Plant with three-lobed leaves
Clown: Foolish or playful animal
Clumper: To form into clumps (Old English)
Clyde (M,F): - From the name of a river in Scotland
- After the gangster from the movie Bonnie and Clyde
Coal: Hard black mineral used for burning as a fuel
Cobalt: Deep blue metallic element
Cobweb: Network spun by a spider
Coby (M): The source of this name in unknown
Cocktail: Mixed alcoholic drink, meaning mixture
Coco (F): Meaning 'victorious people' (French)
Cocoa: - Powder of crushed cacao seeds
- Alternative spellings: Coco, Khoko, Koko
Coconut: White-fleshed, nut of a tropical palm
Code: System of signals or symbols used for secrecy
Cody (M,F): Meaning 'helper' (Irish Gaelic)
Coeur: French for 'heart'
Coffee: Bean-like seeds of a tropical shrub which are ground to make a drink
Cognac: A French town, Brandy made in the French town
Cointreau: Liqueur made from brandy and orange peel
Coke: Carbonated cola flavoured drink
Cola: Brown carbonated drink
Colby (M,F): - Meaning 'coal village' (Ancient German)
- Meaning 'brilliant'
Cole (M,F): Meaning 'dark-complected' (Old English)
Colette (F): - Meaning 'victorious people' (French)
- Alternative spellings: Collett, Collette
Colin (M): Meaning 'victorious people' (Greek)
Colleen (F): Meaning 'girl' (Gaelic)
Cologne: Meaning perfume
Colombia: South American country famous for coffee
Colour :: Color: Pigment, paint
Columba (M): Meaning 'dove' (Latin)
Columbia (F): Meaning 'dove' (Latin)
Columbine (F): - Meaning 'dove' (Latin)
- Garden flower with pointed projections on its petals
- Celebrity owners: Thomas Carlyle (Author)
Comet: Heavenly body with a luminous tail
Comfrey: A genus of plants
Commander: Person in command
Comrade: Friend, close companion
Comtesse: French for 'countess'
Concerto: Musical composition for solo instrument and orchestra
Confetti: Bits of coloured paper thrown at parties
Confucius: Chinese philosopher
Conor (M): - Meaning 'lover of hounds' (Irish Gaelic)
- Alternative spellings: Conner, Connor
Constance (M,F): Meaning 'steadfastness' (Latin)
Constantinople: Capital of Turkey, now known as Istanbul
Contessa (F): Meaning 'countess' (Italian)
Cookie :: Cookies: - Sweet biscuit
- Celebrity owners (Cookie): Sir Angus Wilson (Author)
Cool Cat: Calm natured cat
Coon: From Maine Coon
Cooper (M): Meaning 'barrel maker' (English)
Copenhagen: A dull light blue
Copper: Reddish-brown metal
Cora (F): Meaning 'maiden' or 'hummingbird' (Greek)
Coral (F): Meaning 'fate, destiny, luck or chance' (Hebrew)
Corbett (M): Meaning 'young crow' (Norman French)
Cordelia: Meaning mermaid
Coriander: Plants whose leaves and seeds are used for flavouring
Corkscrew: Tight curls
Corn: Wheat, oats or maize
Cornelius: From the Latin corneus meaning 'hard-hearted'
Cornflake :: Cornflakes: Flaked breakfast cereal made from corn
Cornwall: South-western country of England
Corona (F): Meaning 'crown' (Latin)
Coronet: Small crown
Cory (M,F): From an Old Norse name whose meaning has been lost
Cosmic: Of the universe
Cosmos: The universe
Cote: French for 'coastline'
Cotton: Soft white substance round the seeds of a tropical plant
Cottonfield: Field of cotton plants
Cottonwool: Natural or raw cotton, Cotton batting
Cougar: - Puma
- Mercury Cougar is a kind of car
Count: Meaning be important
Countess: Woman with the rank of Count or Earl
Coupon: Ticket entitling the holder to a discount
Courtier: Person who attends a sovereign at court
Courtney (M,F): - Meaning 'domain of Curtius' (Norman French)
- Alternative spelling: Courteney (F)
Cous Cous: Rice-like dish made from dried semolina
Covergirl: Girl on the cover of a magazine
Coyote: Praire wolf, carnivorous animal related to the wolf
Cracker :: Crackers: Thin dry biscuit
Crackerjack: Combination of Cracker and Jack
Cranberry: Small red sharp-tasting berry
Craze: Temporary enthusiasm
Cream: Fatty part of milk
Crème: - French for 'cream'
- Alternative spelling: Krème
Cricket: - Insect that produces a chirping noise
- After the sport using a bat, ball, and wickets
Crispin: From the Latin for 'curly haired'
Cristo (M): Nickname for Cristobal
Critter: A creature
Cruise: - Travel at a moderate speed
- After American actor/producer Tom Cruise
Crumble: Break into small fragments
Crumpet: Flat soft yeasty cake eaten toasted
Crunchie: Hokey pokey candy bar covered in chocolate
Crusader: Someone taking part in a crusade
Cruz (M,F): Meaning 'cross' (Latin)
Crystal (F): - Glass-like mineral, From the Greek krustallos meaning 'ice'
- Alternative spellings: Khrystal, Krystal, Krystle
Cuba: Country in the Carribbean
Cucumber: Long, green juicy vegetable
Cuddles: Hug lovingly
Cuddly: - Pleasant to cuddle
- Alternative spelling: Cuddley
Cupcake: Small single serve cake
Cupid: God of love in Roman mythology
Curacao: Orange flavoured liqueur
Curly: In a spiral shape
Custard: Yellow sauce-like dessert made with milk and eggs
Cuthbert: From the Old English cuth meaning 'famous' and beohrt meaning 'bright'
Cutie: - Meaning attractive, pretty
- Alternative spelling: Cuty
Cybele: Phrygian goddess
Cybil (F): Alternative spelling of Sybil, Meaning 'prophetess' (Greek)
Cyllopotes: Greek for 'zigzagged'
Cymbelline: Celtic for 'Lord of the sun'
Cynthia (F): Meaning 'from Mount Kynthos' (Greek)
Cyrus: Persian for 'sun'

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