Charity♡
Meaning: Benevolent, charitable (Latin).
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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Celina♡
Meaning: Form of Selene: Moon or moonlight (sih-LEE-nee—Greek); goddess of the moon in Greek mythology.
Charlotte♡
Meaning: A French origin name meaning “free man.”
Caterina♡
Meaning: Form of Catherine, a form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Clara♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “clear” or “bright.”
Chrishona♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Chris (a form of Christina—follower of Christ, a Christian—Ecclesiastic Greek; Late Latin) and Shauna, the feminine form of Shaun, Shawn, or Sean (the Irish form of John—God is gracious—Hebrew).
Camilla♡
Meaning: Virgin of unblemished character (Italian; Latin). Camilla is a queen in Roman mythology.
Chris♡
Meaning: Form of Christina: Follower of Christ, a Christian (Ecclesiastic Greek; Late Latin).
Charisma♡
Meaning: Celebrates a unique presence, popular for its modern, bold sound.
Carlene♡
Meaning: Form of Carla, a feminine form of Carl (freeman, peasant, man—English) or Charles (strong, manly—German; Latin).
Charisma♡
Meaning: Form of Charis: Personal appeal (Greek).
Ceola♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Char♡
Meaning: Form of Chara: A people living in southwest Ethiopia.
Chriscinda♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Carolina♡
Meaning: Form of Caroline: Little, womanly one (Latin-French); the feminine form of Charles.
Chante♡
Meaning: Singer (French).
Carla♡
Meaning: A German origin name meaning “free man.”
Celestine♡
Meaning: Meaning “heavenly,” chosen for its elegance and spiritual feel.
Cherith♡
Meaning: Stream of blessings.
Carmen♡
Meaning: Spanish form of Carmel: Vineyard, orchard (Hebrew).
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).
Canini♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (Puerto Rico).
Creola♡
Meaning: Form of Creole: A blend of several languages; a person of mixed Black and European descent (French, Portuguese, Spanish).
Chivonn♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Cassandra♡
Meaning: Form of Kassandra: From Greek mythology, the daughter of Priana and Hecuba; she had the power of prophecy.
Catherine♡
Meaning: A Greek origin name meaning “pure.”
Calneshia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Ciera♡
Meaning: Word name—form of the topographic word sierra: A range of hills or mountains having a saw-toothed appearance (see-AIR-ah).
Caitlyn♡
Meaning: An Irish origin name meaning “pure.”
Cadence♡
Meaning: A musical name symbolizing rhythm and flow.
Celeste♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “heavenly.”
Cenisa♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Cecelia♡
Meaning: Form of Cecilia, the feminine form of Cecil: Dim-sighted one (Latin).
Cyana♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Chanté♡
Meaning: French origin, meaning “sung” or “song.”
Charlayne♡
Meaning: Form of Charlene, a form of Charlotte: Little womanly one (French).
Carmen♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “song.”
Christine♡
Meaning: Form of Christina: Follower of Christ, a Christian (Ecclesiastic Greek; Late Latin).
Cortisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Chiquita♡
Meaning: Little one (Spanish).
Carla♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Carl (freeman, peasant, man—English) or Charles (strong, manly—German; Latin).
Carlia♡
Meaning: Free woman.
Celia♡
Meaning: Form of Cecilia, the feminine form of Cecil: Dim-sighted one (Latin).
Cordie♡
Meaning: Form of Cordelia, a form of Creirdyddlydd: Jewel of the sea (Celtic; Welsh).
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).
Celestine♡
Meaning: Form of Celeste, from the French: Heavenly (Latin).
Clesta♡
Meaning: Form of Celeste: Heavenly (Latin).
Chiffon♡
Meaning: Light and fluffy (French).
Charmaine♡
Meaning: Known for its elegant sound, popular in African American communities since the 80s.
Clarese♡
Meaning: Form of Clarise: Little brilliant one (French).
Connie♡
Meaning: Form of Constance: Firmness, steadfastness (English, from the French and Latin).
Camara♡
Meaning: One who teaches from experience (Mandinka, West Africa); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Courtney♡
Meaning: Snub nosed (Old French); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Clementa♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Clemente, the Spanish form of Clement: Mild, gentle, merciful (Latin).
Curlene♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Cindy♡
Meaning: Form of Cynthia: Moon (Greek).
Carmella♡
Meaning: Garden, orchard.
CiCi♡
Meaning: Form of Cecilia: Dim-sighted one (Latin).
Clementine♡
Meaning: Merciful, gentle.
Cayden♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Colleen♡
Meaning: Young girl (Irish).
Chelsea♡
Meaning: Port of ships (Old English).
Crizette♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Chloe♡
Meaning: Young, fresh, green grass; blossoming (KLO-ee—Greek).
Christina♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “follower of Christ.”
Ciara♡
Meaning: An Irish origin name meaning “dark-haired,” popularized by the singer Ciara.
Cabella♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Cabell: Blend of two names such as Cain (smith, craftsman—Hebrew; Old Testament, first-born son of Adam and Eve) and Abel (Hebrew; breath—Old Testament, second-born son of Adam and Eve).
Chesiree♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Cecily♡
Meaning: Blind, sixth.
Cascade♡
Meaning: Inspired by the movement of water, symbolizing beauty and grace.
Chanté♡
Meaning: Form of Chante: Singer (French).
Chelease♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Countice♡
Meaning: Word name—form of countess: Noble woman; wife of an earl or a woman who holds the rank of an earl (Anglo-French). Name used among free black women who lived and worked in New England during the early nineteenth century.
Carolyn♡
Meaning: Form of Caroline: Little, womanly one (Latin-French); the feminine form of Charles.
Cha'relle♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Chalise♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Cecilia♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “blind.”
Cherene♡
Meaning: Form of Cher: Dear one (French).
Chereé♡
Meaning: Form of Cher: Dear one (French).
Candance♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Cicely♡
Meaning: Form of Cecilia: Dim-sighted one (Latin).
Charlee♡
Meaning: Free woman.
Capria♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Clemecia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Carole♡
Meaning: Strong and womanly (Latin); song of joy (Old French).
Cassandra♡
Meaning: A Greek origin name meaning “prophetess.”
Camille♡
Meaning: French form of Camilla: Virgin of unblemished character (Italian; Latin). Camilla is a queen in Roman mythology.
Camera♡
Meaning: Form of Camara: (Mandinka, West Africa); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Cora♡
Meaning: Heart, maiden.
Cassia♡
Meaning: Inspired by the cassia tree, symbolizing strength and resilience.
Charlene♡
Meaning: Form of Charlotte: Little womanly one (French).
Cherlynn♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Corrine♡
Meaning: Maiden, beautiful.
Charmaine♡
Meaning: Joy (Greek).
Catori♡
Meaning: Spirit, pure.
Cynthis♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Carlane♡
Meaning: Form of Carla, a feminine form of Carl (freeman, peasant, man—English) or Charles (strong, manly—German; Latin).
Chaundrise♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Chaybree♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Candece♡
Meaning: Form of Candace: White, pure, sincere (Latin).