109 Charismatic Irish Baby Girl Names Starting With C

Like a breath of fresh air from the lush fields of Ireland.

Written by Benidamika J Latam, MA, MSc Specialty: Psychology and RelationshipsExperience: 2 years

Benidamika holds a masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Assam Don Bosco University and another masters degree in English Literature from North Eastern Hill University. At MomJunction, Benidamika writes on human psychology and relationships.

Read full bio of Benidamika J Latam

Edited by Shikha Thakur, MBA Specialty: Relationships and Baby NamesExperience: 7 years

Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood.

Read full bio of Shikha Thakur

Fact-checked by Shinta Liz Sunny, M.Tech Specialty: Health & WellnessExperience: 4 years

Shinta is a biotechnologist who is highly intrigued by science and technology. She holds a master's degree in Biotechnology from Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences and a PG Diploma in cellular and molecular diagnostics from Manipal University.

Read full bio of Shinta Liz Sunny

Last Updated on Aug 19, 2024

Illustration: MomJunction Design Team

Some Irish names have their roots in Gaelic origin, and the anglicization of Irish and Gaelic names has led to many name variations. Some Irish girl names that start with the letter C on this list are also recorded as unisex names, which is common in Irish culture. It was common until the 19th century for children to adopt the names of their family members. In the case of daughters, the firstborn is named after her maternal grandmother, the second child after her maternal grandmother, the third after the mother, and so on. A few examples of the spelling variants among girl names starting with C are Caraline, Caralyn, Carlin, and Carlina. These names bear the connotations of ‘a free and loved woman.’ The list has many names that would envelop your little darling in a warm hug. Browse through them to find the perfect one.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Clare	Girl	Bright; Clear; Level surface
Cara	Girl	Friend; Beloved
Ciara	Girl	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous
Caitlyn	Girl	Pure; Clear; Chaste
Cianna	Girl	Ancient; Enduring one; Light; God is gracious
Caitlin	Girl	Pure; Chaste
Ciana	Girl	Ancient; Enduring; Light
Colleen	Girl	Young girl
Caeli	Girl	Heaven; Sky; Descendent of Caollaidhe; Of Keely
Cayleigh	Unisex	Crown; Slender; Beloved; Regel women

Cailyn	Girl	Young girl; Maiden; Pure; Each of the two
Caliana	Girl	Slender; Beautiful
Collyns	Unisex	Whelp; Young dog; Victory of the people
Cayla	Girl	Who is like God
Cailee	Girl	Slender; Crowned; Pure
Caraline	Girl	Strong, free man; Beloved; Friend
Caelyn	Girl	Slender; Pure; Blessed; Fair; Girl
Corie	Girl	Cauldron; Curly-haired; Maiden; Horn
Caylin	Girl	Slender; Blessed; White
Caileigh	Girl	Slender; Blessed; Fair

Callyn	Girl	Beautiful; Battle rule
Catriona	Girl	Pure
Calianna	Girl	Slender; Beautiful
Caralyn	Girl	Free man; Beloved; Friend
Caoimhe	Girl	Beautiful; Dear; Beloved; Gentle
Cori	Boy	Cauldron; Curly-haired; Maiden
Caelia	Girl	Heaven
Casie	Girl	Vigilant; Watchful
Corry	Girl	Horn; From the hallow
Corrin	Boy	Maiden; Little spear

Cassi	Girl	To excel; To shine; Vigilant
Cathleen	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name
Cadie	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Rhythm; Flow; Talkative; Falling
Catie	Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Caela	Girl	Who is like God; Slender
Caitlynd	Girl	Pure-hearted woman
Caeley	Girl	Slender; Beautiful
Cait	Girl	Each of the two; Pure; Far off; Innocent
Ciarra	Girl	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous
Coriann	Girl	The hollow

Caily	Girl	Slender; Graceful; Beautiful; Boomerang
Clodagh	Girl	A person living near the Clodiagh river; Cloak; Stony
Cailin	Boy	Girl; Genuine; Victorious
Carline	Girl	Descendant of Caireallán; Free man
Calyn	Unisex	Slender; White; Blessed
Ceara	Girl	Black; Name of a mountain peak
Ceira	Girl	Dark-haired
Caragh	Girl	Friend; Beloved
Carlina	Girl	Descendant of Caireallán; Free man
Cassey	Girl	To excel; To shine; Vigilant

Cera	Girl	Lady; Noblewoman; A fiery person; Black; To hope
Cleona	Girl	Glory; Goddess Clíodhna
Cyleigh	Girl	A beautiful, darling daughter
Corri	Girl	Maiden, The hollow
Corianne	Girl	The hollow; Hanging mountain valley; Maiden; Favor; Grace
Catelin	Girl	Purity; Each of the two; My consecration of your name
Casi	Girl	Name of a prophetess; To excel; To shine
Caeleigh	Girl	Laurel; Crown; Slender; Regal; Beloved
Carah	Girl	Friend; Beloved
Caitriona	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name

Chrissa	Girl	Golden flower; Follower of Christ
Cailie	Girl	Slender; Cowned
Caitrin	Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name
Corliss	Girl	Nonchalant; Anxiety-free; Small hill
Calea	Unisex	Crown; Laurel; Beloved; Slender; Regal one; Joy; Happiness
Corrianna	Girl	The hollow
Cliona	Girl	Goddess Clíodhna
Caera	Girl	Beloved; Friend; Field
Caria	Girl	Beloved; Friend; Free man; Place name
Cierra	Girl	Darkness; Mountain range

Cadhla	Boy	Beautiful
Caitee	Girl	Pure woman
Caitlann	Girl	Pure-natured woman
Caitley	Girl	One who is pure
Caitlind	Girl	Pure natured woman
Caitly	Girl	Short for Caitlyn; Pure woman
Caitrian	Girl	Fair and pure lady
Caitryn	Girl	Genuine lady
Caitya	Girl	Genuine woman
Calybrid	Girl	Saint Bridget's servant

Calycrist	Girl	She is like a star-flower
Caoilainn	Girl	A slender and fair woman
Caraleen	Girl	A very beloved woman
Caraleena	Girl	She is deeply loved
Carenza	Girl	A loving and affectionate girl
Carlys	Girl	A little champion of freedom
Carrigan	Unisex	Spear
Casendana	Girl	She who brings peace by day
Casidi	Girl	Curly-haired
Casse	Girl	An alert woman

Catreena	Girl	A pure woman
Catryn	Girl	The innocent one
Caytlan	Girl	The pure or the unpolluted
Ceire	Girl	The little one; a Saint
Cessair	Girl	Affliction; Sorrow
Charidan	Girl	Name of grandson of Siridean; peaceful being
Cliodhna	Girl	Name of an Irish goddess
Coleen	Girl	Girl; Woman
Collice	Girl	Girl; Female; Lady; A relatively young woman
Concepta	Girl	Refers to the Immaculate Conception of Virgin Mary

1 2 »

Irish girl names that start with C may have different spellings, giving parents a wide variety of options. Do not be surprised if you find out that the name you are drawn towards is gender-neutral. Unisex names are pretty common in Irish culture. There is also a tradition of inheriting names from paternal and maternal grandparents, making the name a loving gift from the ancestors. Explore the list above to discover the perfect name to embrace your little one warmly.

Infographic: Irish Girl Names Starting With C

The beauty of Irish girl names starting with the letter C lies in their meanings and the way they are pronounced and spelled. Thanks to the anglicization of Irish and Gaelic names, these variants have spread worldwide and are well-loved. In the infographic below, check out a few of these charming C-letter Irish names for your baby girl.

irish girl names starting with c (infographic)

Look Up For Many More Names

Do you have a name in mind and want to know more about it? Or want to find names belonging to a particular origin, religion, or having a specific meaning? Use our search tool below to explore more baby names with different combinations.