280 French Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With C

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Charlotte	Girl	Free person; Petite
Charles	Boy	Free man
Claire	Girl	Clear; Bright; Famous
Caroline	Girl	Man; Independent woman
Calvin	Boy	Bald
Cash	Boy	Money; Money box
Camille	Girl	Young ceremonial attendant; Priest's helper
Colson	Boy	Victory of the people; Swarthy; Son of Col
Corbin	Boy	Raven; Person with dark hair
Collin	Boy	Victory of the people; Cub; Whelp

Colette	Girl	Victory of the people
Clementine	Girl	Merciful; Gentle; Orange
Casey	Boy	Vigilant; Watchful
Coraline	Girl	Coral; Precious gemstone made by polishing coral
Cynthia	Girl	Moon; Woman from Cynthus
Chanel	Girl	Dweller by the canal; Bottle-maker
Clare	Girl	Bright; Clear; Level surface
Cordelia	Girl	Jewel of the sea; Heart of a lion
Corinne	Girl	Beautiful maiden; Greek goddess of the underworld
Christine	Girl	Follower of Jesus Christ; Anointed

Clarence	Boy	Clear; Bright; Illustrious; Famous; A person residing near River Clare
Cleo	Girl	Fame; Glory; Glory of the father
Chevelle	Girl	My God is a vow; Bold and beautiful
Corbyn	Boy	Raven; Person with dark hair
Canon	Boy	A church official; Measuring rod; Generally accepted rule
Chevy	Boy	Horseman; Knight
Constance	Girl	Steadfast; Constant
Cosette	Girl	Little thing; Victory of the people; Victorious
Claira	Girl	Bright; Famous; clear; Appealing
Cru	Unisex	Raw

Colsen	Boy	Coal; A form of carbon; Victory of the people
Caleigh	Girl	Pure; Slender; Fair; Beautiful; Laurel
Croix	Boy	Cross; Holy Cross
Chesney	Girl	Oak grove; From France
Cree	Boy	First people; Name of a Native American tribe
Champion	Boy	Athlete; Warrior hired to fight a battle
Carrie	Girl	Man; Freeholder
Corban	Boy	A raven
Collette	Girl	Victory of the people
Cyril	Boy	Lord; Master

Caydence	Girl	Rhythm; Flow
Charlette	Girl	Free individual; Petite
Chancellor	Boy	Office holder; A gamble; Fortunate
Cartier	Unisex	Charter; Cartographer
Coralie	Girl	Coral; Precious gemstone made by polishing coral
Claude	Boy	Lame; Disabled; Strong-willed
Casimir	Boy	To destroy; World; Peace; Proclaimer of peace
Chauncey	Boy	Luck; Fortune
Cloud	Boy	A condensed form of water vapor present in the atmosphere; Famous ruler; Famous wolf
Cloe	Girl	Fertility; Blooming; Spring; Green shoot

Cary	Boy	Black; Free man
Clemente	Boy	Merciful; Lenient; Soft-hearted
Corin	Boy	Spear; Mountain herb; Maiden
Carlotta	Girl	Free man; Army
Chantal	Girl	A building stone
Chanelle	Girl	Dweller by the canal; Bottle-maker
Caraline	Girl	Strong, free man; Beloved; Friend
Corben	Boy	A raven
Clovis	Boy	Famous battle; Glorious war
Costa	Boy	Stable; Steadfast; Firm; Secure; Rib

Cotton	Boy	A cottage or hut; Coat (of mail)
Canton	Boy	One who lived on a street corner; From place names
Colvin	Boy	The black color; Bald
Corbett	Boy	Raven; Little crow
Chaney	Boy	Oak tree; Oak; Strong-hearted
Cherry	Girl	Cherry fruit; Darling; Dear
Chantel	Girl	To sing well; Stone
Ciel	Girl	Sky; Heaven
Chason	Boy	Hunter
Cozette	Girl	Little thing; Victory of the people; Victorious

Cannan	Boy	Clergyman; Wolf cub; Descendant of Cane
Clea	Girl	Glory of the father; Glory; Fame
Chantelle	Girl	Song; Stone
Clarisse	Girl	Bright; Clear; Famous; Shining
Cleophas	Boy	Vision of glory
Caralyn	Girl	Free man; Beloved; Friend
Cairon	Boy	From Cairo
Casmir	Boy	To destroy; World; Peace; Proclaimer of peace
Cherie	Girl	Darling; Beloved
Cerise	Girl	Cherry

Christelle	Girl	Christian; Follower of Jesus Christ
Cielle	Girl	Sky; Heaven
Casimiro	Boy	To destroy; World; Peace
Cardin	Unisex	Strong, brave, leader, determined
Chera	Girl	Dear; Expensive; Costly; Important; Noteworthy
Carolena	Girl	Man; Army; Free woman; Song
Chanceller	Boy	The one having good luck
Chauncy	Boy	Fortune
Christophe	Boy	Bearing Christ
Constantin	Boy	Steadfast; Reliable and trustworthy

Chesley	Boy	Camp meadow
Camile	Girl	Religious attendant; Priest's helper
Collyn	Girl	A young woman; Victory of the people
Chapel	Girl	Place of worship
Claudette	Girl	Lame; Disabled
Caressa	Girl	Grace; Kindness
Christien	Boy	Follower of Christ; Anointed
Carolin	Girl	Man; Army
Cleon	Boy	Glory
Columbia	Girl	Dove; The land of Columbus

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Infographic: Trendy French Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With C

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