Cheintelle♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Chantal: Stone, boulder (French).
African American Names for Girls Starting with C
C - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "C". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
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Cherene♡
Meaning: Form of Cher: Dear one (French).
Carrina♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Chaundrise♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Chanita♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Carlotta♡
Meaning: Form of Carla, a feminine form of Carl (freeman, peasant, man—English) or Charles (strong, manly—German; Latin).
Cara♡
Meaning: Precious jewel (Vietnamese).
Crishana♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Chris or Christopher (Christ-bearer; one who carries Christ in his heart—Greek) and Hana (happiness, bliss—hah-NAH—Arabic, North Africa), Hanaa (happiness—Swahili, East Africa), or Hannah (graceful one; merciful—Hebrew; Old Testament—mother of Samuel).
Critta♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown; the name of one of President Thomas Jefferson’s enslaved workers at his Monticello home in Virginia—a sister of Sally Hemings who bore children of Thomas Jefferson.
Carline♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Carmella♡
Meaning: Garden, orchard.
Chiquita♡
Meaning: Little one (Spanish).
Chiamaka♡
Meaning: Igbo for “God is beautiful.”
Christine♡
Meaning: Form of Christina: Follower of Christ, a Christian (Ecclesiastic Greek; Late Latin).
Chivonn♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Clementine♡
Meaning: Merciful, gentle.
Caryn♡
Meaning: Form of Karen, the Danish form of Katherine, from the Greek: Pure.
Consuela♡
Meaning: Consolation; a wonderful friend when needed (Spanish).
Content♡
Meaning: Word name—Satisfied, pleased, easy in mind (Latin). Name used among free black women who lived and worked in New England in the early nineteenth century.
Charlee♡
Meaning: Free woman.
Clara♡
Meaning: Brilliant, bright, famous (Latin).
Cinchita♡
Meaning: Form of Chonchita, a form of Concepción: Commemorating the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary (Spanish).
Carlene♡
Meaning: Form of Carla, a feminine form of Carl (freeman, peasant, man—English) or Charles (strong, manly—German; Latin).
Caddy♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown. Name found among enslaved women in the deep South.
Cherelle♡
Meaning: A blend of “Cher” and “Elle,” popular for its soft yet distinct sound.
Clesta♡
Meaning: Form of Celeste: Heavenly (Latin).
Carnette♡
Meaning: Form of Carni: My horn (Hebrew).
Cordie♡
Meaning: Form of Cordelia, a form of Creirdyddlydd: Jewel of the sea (Celtic; Welsh).
Cynthia♡
Meaning: Moon (Greek).
Chester♡
Meaning: Dweller at the fortified army camp (Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name. Usually a male name.
Ciara♡
Meaning: An Irish origin name meaning “dark-haired,” popularized by the singer Ciara.
Camara♡
Meaning: One who teaches from experience (Mandinka, West Africa); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Charla♡
Meaning: Free person.
Constance♡
Meaning: Firmness, steadfastness (English, from the French and Latin).
Coralie♡
Meaning: Coral of the sea.
Chantina♡
Meaning: Form of Chante: Singer (French).
Charlotta♡
Meaning: Swedish form of Charlotte: Little womanly one (French).
Clinita♡
Meaning: Blend of two names, such as Clinton (a town on a hill—English) and Anita (Spanish form of Ann; graceful one—Hebrew).
Cenisa♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Christina♡
Meaning: Follower of Christ, a Christian (Ecclesiastic Greek; Late Latin).
Chelease♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Curlene♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Celest♡
Meaning: A variation of Celeste, meaning “heavenly,” with an elegant sound.
Chinara♡
Meaning: Igbo for “God receives.”
Coleen♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Charmita♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Culotta♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Cheakina♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Clarissa♡
Meaning: Form of Clarice: Little brilliant one (Latin).
Candance♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Catori♡
Meaning: Spirit, pure.
Carla♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Carl (freeman, peasant, man—English) or Charles (strong, manly—German; Latin).
Cynda♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Chante♡
Meaning: Singer (French).
Calneshia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Charisma♡
Meaning: Form of Charis: Personal appeal (Greek).
Ceola♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Cindy♡
Meaning: Form of Cynthia: Moon (Greek).
Cleo♡
Meaning: Form of Cleopatra: Daughter of a famous father; glory, fame (Greek).
Carolyn♡
Meaning: Form of Caroline: Little, womanly one (Latin-French); the feminine form of Charles.
Carlanita♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Carlos (Spanish form of Charles; strong, manly—Old German, Latin) and Anita (Spanish form of Ann; graceful one—Hebrew).
Charlotte♡
Meaning: A French origin name meaning “free man.”
Calaya♡
Meaning: Divine.
Cleotha♡
Meaning: Form of Cleo, a form of Cleopatra: Daughter of a famous father; glory, fame (Greek).
Candice♡
Meaning: Form of Candace: White, pure, sincere (Latin).
Charlemae♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Charles (strong, manly—Latin; Old German) and Mae or May (great one—Latin).
Claudia♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Claude, a form of Claudius, an old Roman family name: Lame one, suggesting that a handicap may be the stimulus for great achievement, as with the two Roman emperors with the name Claudius (Latin).
Cathy♡
Meaning: Form of Catherine, a form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Cassia♡
Meaning: Inspired by the cassia tree, symbolizing strength and resilience.
Chandra♡
Meaning: Moon, moonlight; shining (Hindi, India; Sanskrit).
Catherine♡
Meaning: A Greek origin name meaning “pure.”
Captilda♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Camille♡
Meaning: A French origin name meaning “helper of the people.”
Carmen♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “song.”
Cozelle♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Cosette (little thing—French) and Danielle, feminine form of Daniel (God is my judge—Hebrew).
Claire♡
Meaning: A French origin name meaning “clear” or “bright.”
Camella♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Crystal♡
Meaning: Word name—Clear glass or quartz (Latin).
Cherokee♡
Meaning: People of different speech (Cherokee, Native North American).
Caterina♡
Meaning: Form of Catherine, a form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Ciaran♡
Meaning: Form of Ciara: Black-haired one (Irish).
Coeva♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Eva, a form of Eve: Life-giving (Hebrew; Old Testament—first woman, wife of Adam).
Cherith♡
Meaning: Stream of blessings.
Cayden♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Coniqua♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Chineka♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Carol♡
Meaning: Form of Carole: Strong and womanly (Latin); song of joy (Old French).
Carolina♡
Meaning: Form of Caroline: Little, womanly one (Latin-French); the feminine form of Charles.
Charisma♡
Meaning: Celebrates a unique presence, popular for its modern, bold sound.
Clio♡
Meaning: Celebrated, renowned.
Carlia♡
Meaning: Free woman.
Clarese♡
Meaning: Form of Clarise: Little brilliant one (French).
Capri♡
Meaning: Whimsical, playful.
Crenner♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Chanara♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Clementa♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Clemente, the Spanish form of Clement: Mild, gentle, merciful (Latin).
Charlayne♡
Meaning: Form of Charlene, a form of Charlotte: Little womanly one (French).
Chalise♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Clemecia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Chanté♡
Meaning: Form of Chante: Singer (French).