French baby names starting with C

The French feminine form of Charles, meaning "free man," it’s a royal favorite and a global top pick with nicknames like Lottie.

Latin in origin and meaning “bald,” Calvin has intellectual roots and modern flair thanks to fashion and comics.

From the French meaning "free man," Caroline has royal and presidential links and remains a timeless classic.

This French form of Clara means “bright” or “clear” and has a clean, classic sound.

Christian Faith, Follower of Christ, The Anointed One

Attendant for a Temple, Swiftness of Foot, Honorable Births, Acolyte

Variant of Nicolette, Nike Which Means Victory, Victorious, Necklace

The Merciful, Gentleness, Mercy, Gentle

Snub Nosed, Court-dweller, Court Meaning Short, Courtly

Vigorous, Strong, Charity, Cherie

The Limping, Disabled, Preserving, Lame

Limping, Disabled, Lame

Favorite, Darling, Dear One

Inspired By the Holy, The Word Chant Which Means Song, Patronym of Baron Chantal

The Merciful, Indulgent, Gentleness

Girl of the Sea, Nature Name, Maiden, Coral

Courteous, Courtly

Hunter, Huntsman

Dark as a Raven, Black Hair

Loud, Fight, Heroine, Famous Warrior

Candle Maker, Candle-maker

Necklace, Victorious, Nike Which Means Victory, Variant of Nicolette

Darling

Son of Nicholas, People's Victory, Triumphant People

Courteous, Court-dweller, Audacious and Council, Short

Lame

Caprice, Impulsive

Lame, Limping, Preserving, Disabled

Christian, The Anointed One, Belonging to Christ

Ash, Cendre, Little Cinders

Like a Candle

Like a Candle

Cherry, Beloved

Anointed Christian, Belonging to Christ

Rope-maker, Rope Maker, An English Surname

Beloved One, Darling

Oak Wood

Black and Famous, Dark, Renowned Seafarer, Dark-haired

Wealthy Man, Diminutive of Caspar, Case, Vain

Free Man, Husband, Strong, Full-grown

Priest, Canon

Polite, Courteous, Courtly, The Words Curt Meaning Short

The Elements Constare Meaning to Withstand, Perseverance

Dark One, Coal, Swarthy, People's Victor

A Cape, Rope-maker

Strengthen, Strength, Help, Comfort

Darling

Name of a Fruit, Dear, Beloved, Brotherly Love

Steadfastness, To Withstand, Constancy, Constant

Beauty, Order, Organization, Orderliness

Assembled and Peace, Peacemaker, Friedensverkünder, From a Polish Word

Huntsman, Hunter

Inspired By the Holy, Patronym of Baron Chantal, Like a Candle, The Word Chant Which Means Song

Patronym of Baron Chantal, The Word Chant Which Means Song, Inspired By the Holy

Diminutive of Clarence, Bright, Clear, Shining

Brotherly Love, Favorite, Dear, Form of Cheryl

Canal, Channel

Official of the Church, Knowing, Canon, Clergyman

Patronym of Baron Chantal, The Word Chant Which Means Song, Inspired By the Holy

Name of a Fruit, Beloved, Dear, Brotherly Love

Coast, River Bank

Canal, Channel

A Chaplain

Vigorous, Strong

Raven, Raven-haired

Oak Wood

Channel, Canal

Gentle, The Merciful, Giving Mercy, Mild

Who Carries the Christ

Clover, Renowned Fighter, Name of a King, Illustrious and Fighting

A Canon, Child of Canns People, Knowing, Young Wolf

Fruit of the Cherry Tree, Cherry

Huntsman, Hunter

Black-haired, Dark as a Raven

Spearmen, Curis

Bright Red

Official of the Church, Canon, Clergyman, Occupational Name

Necklace, Victorious, Nike Which Means Victory, Variant of Nicolette

Victory and People, Nicole, Nicolette

Glory, Boasting

Divine

Divinity Personifying Nature In Phrygian Mythology

Hurricane, Storm

Cape, Little Cap, Hood, The Word Capucine with the Meaning Nasturtium

Oak Wood

From the City In France

One who Creates

Blind, Shine, Little Frenchwoman, Moon

Famous Battle, Loud, Fight

Most Beautiful

Ash

Strong, Vigorous

The Steadfast, Constant, Perseverance

Divine, Lord, Master

Ash, Manly, Protect and Man

Friend of the Heart

Master, Lord, Divine

Christian, Disciple of Christ

Like a Candle

Denise, From St Denis, Wide Meadow

Blind

Clear

The Pure, Pretty, Beloved, Dear

Patronym of Baron Chantal, Inspired By the Holy, The Word Chant Which Means Song

White

Fruit of the Cherry Tree, Cherry

One who is Like God

From Courtenay in Northern France, Court-dweller, Court Attendant

Form of Shannon, Wise One, Young Wolf

To Grow, Of the Spring

Strolling Player

A Chaplain

Dear One, Blend of Cherie and Cerise

Strolling Player

The Word Chant Which Means Song, Inspired By the Holy, Patronym of Baron Chantal

Victory and People, Necklace, Variant of Nicolette, Victorious

Cord Maker, Sea from the Stem End, Seiler

Canal, Channel

Cord-maker

Raven, Horn

Canal, Channel

Raven

Cord-maker

Huntsman

Office Holder, Keeper of Records, Chief Secretary, Occupational Name

Raven, Raven-haired

Victory of the People, Necklace, Victorious

Chief Secretary, Chancellor, Occupational Name, Fortune

One who Creates

Kindness, Grace, Tender Touch

To Care for Dearly, Beloved

Curly-Haired One, Curly-Haired

Young Wolf, Wise

Charity, Darling, Act of Kindness, Affection

Knight

Raven, Raven-haired

Court-dweller

The Word Chant Which Means Song, Inspired By the Holy, Patronym of Baron Chantal

To Cherish, Beloved

Beloved, Rhyming Variant of Marilyn, Little and Womanly

Court Attendant, Short, Snub Nosed, Domain of Curtis

The Word Chant Which Means Song, Patronym of Baron Chantal, Inspired By the Holy

Inspired By the Holy, The Word Chant Which Means Song, Patronym of Baron Chantal

Inspired By the Holy, The Word Chant Which Means Song, Patronym of Baron Chantal

The Word Chant Which Means Song, Patronym of Baron Chantal, Inspired By the Holy

Like a Candle

Snub Nosed, Royal Attendant, Courtly, Domain of Curtis

Snub Nosed, Court-dweller, Court Meaning Short, Courtly

Courteous, Royal Attendant, Snub Nosed, Dweller by the Dark Stream

Knight

The Word Chant Which Means Song, Inspired By the Holy, Patronym of Baron Chantal

Prestige

Court-dweller

From Courtenay, Short, Snub Nosed, Royal Attendant

Dear One, Blend of Cherie and Cerise

Court-dweller, Courteous, Short, Dweller by the Dark Stream

The Word Chant Which Means Song, Patronym of Baron Chantal, Inspired By the Holy

To Care for Dearly, Beloved

Patronym of Baron Chantal, Inspired By the Holy, The Word Chant Which Means Song

Courteous, Royal Attendant, Snub Nosed, Dweller by the Dark Stream

Like a Candle

Oak Wood

Inspired By the Holy, The Word Chant Which Means Song, Patronym of Baron Chantal

Court Attendant, Short, Snub Nosed, Domain of Curtis

Beloved, Rhyming Variant of Marilyn, Little and Womanly

Court Meaning Short, Dweller by the Dark Stream, Courtly, Court-dweller

Beloved, Rhyming Variant of Marilyn, Little and Womanly

Beloved, Rhyming Variant of Marilyn, Little and Womanly

From Courtenay, Short, Snub Nosed, Royal Attendant

From Courtenay, Short, Snub Nosed, Royal Attendant

Courteous, Royal Attendant, Snub Nosed, Dweller by the Dark Stream

Prestige