Chinara♡
Meaning: Igbo for “God receives.”
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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Chynna♡
Meaning: Inspired by the singer Chynna Phillips, evoking beauty and strength.
Chiffon♡
Meaning: Light and fluffy (French).
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).
CiCi♡
Meaning: Form of Cecilia: Dim-sighted one (Latin).
Clarese♡
Meaning: Form of Clarise: Little brilliant one (French).
Charline♡
Meaning: Form of Charlotte: Little womanly one (French).
Curlene♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Cyana♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
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).
Carol♡
Meaning: Form of Carole: Strong and womanly (Latin); song of joy (Old French).
Chaybree♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Chipo♡
Meaning: A Shona name meaning “gift,” symbolizing a precious presence.
Carolina♡
Meaning: Form of Caroline: Little, womanly one (Latin-French); the feminine form of Charles.
Caroline♡
Meaning: Little, womanly one (Latin-French); the feminine form of Charles.
Carlene♡
Meaning: Form of Carla, a feminine form of Carl (freeman, peasant, man—English) or Charles (strong, manly—German; Latin).
Cynde♡
Meaning: Form of Cynthia: Moon (Greek).
Corecia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Cashea♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Coniqua♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Camara♡
Meaning: One who teaches from experience (Mandinka, West Africa); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Cornelia♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Cornelius: Like a horn (Latin).
Callista♡
Meaning: Most beautiful.
Chesiree♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Catherine♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Celestine♡
Meaning: Form of Celeste, from the French: Heavenly (Latin).
Cabrina♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Claudette♡
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).
Cortisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
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).
Catherine♡
Meaning: A Greek origin name meaning “pure.”
Cindy♡
Meaning: Form of Cynthia: Moon (Greek).
Chrisette♡
Meaning: Follower of Christ.
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.
Crizette♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Carla♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Carl (freeman, peasant, man—English) or Charles (strong, manly—German; Latin).
Cheakina♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Cleo♡
Meaning: Form of Cleopatra: Daughter of a famous father; glory, fame (Greek).
Clairice♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Corrine♡
Meaning: Form of Corinne, a form of Corinna: The maiden (English, from the Greek).
Cara♡
Meaning: Precious jewel (Vietnamese).
Cozelle♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Cosette (little thing—French) and Danielle, feminine form of Daniel (God is my judge—Hebrew).
Chiamaka♡
Meaning: Igbo for “God is beautiful.”
Christy♡
Meaning: Form of Christina: Follower of Christ, a Christian (Ecclesiastic Greek; Late Latin).
Camille♡
Meaning: A French origin name meaning “helper of the people.”
Cadence♡
Meaning: A musical name symbolizing rhythm and flow.
Christina♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “follower of Christ.”
Calaya♡
Meaning: Divine.
Celestine♡
Meaning: Meaning “heavenly,” chosen for its elegance and spiritual feel.
Chequora♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Carmen♡
Meaning: Spanish form of Carmel: Vineyard, orchard (Hebrew).
Cordie♡
Meaning: Form of Cordelia, a form of Creirdyddlydd: Jewel of the sea (Celtic; Welsh).
Ciera♡
Meaning: Word name—form of the topographic word sierra: A range of hills or mountains having a saw-toothed appearance (see-AIR-ah).
Celine♡
Meaning: Heavenly.
Conelia♡
Meaning: Form of Cornelia, the feminine form of Cornelius: Like a horn (Latin).
Charla♡
Meaning: Free person.
Cassia♡
Meaning: Inspired by the cassia tree, symbolizing strength and resilience.
Catrice♡
Meaning: Form of Patrice, a form of Patricia: Noble one (Latin).
Charmaine♡
Meaning: Joy (Greek).
CeCe♡
Meaning: Form of Cecilia, the feminine form of Cecil: Dim-sighted one (Latin).
Charisma♡
Meaning: Form of Charis: Personal appeal (Greek).
Carletta♡
Meaning: Form of Carla, a feminine form of Carl (freeman, peasant, man—English) or Charles (strong, manly—German; Latin).
Clementa♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Clemente, the Spanish form of Clement: Mild, gentle, merciful (Latin).
Chanel♡
Meaning: Inspired by fashion and luxury, often seen in African American communities.
Charleszetta♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Charles: Strong, manly (Latin; Old German).
Captilda♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Cynda♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Carlena♡
Meaning: Form of Carla, a feminine form of Carl (freeman, peasant, man—English) or Charles (strong, manly—German; Latin).
Charis♡
Meaning: Grace, kindness.
Chereé♡
Meaning: Form of Cher: Dear one (French).
Calneshia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Chris♡
Meaning: Form of Christina: Follower of Christ, a Christian (Ecclesiastic Greek; Late Latin).
Cheintelle♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Chantal: Stone, boulder (French).
Chalonda♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Chalmer (head of household—Old Scottish) and Rhonda (fierce, noisy waters—Welsh).
Cleotha♡
Meaning: Form of Cleo, a form of Cleopatra: Daughter of a famous father; glory, fame (Greek).
Charity♡
Meaning: Benevolent, charitable (Latin).
Checole♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Cheryl (form of Carol, strong and womanly—Latin) and Nicole (victorious army; victory of the people—Greek).
Cissy♡
Meaning: Form of Cecilia: Dim-sighted one (Latin).
Charlayne♡
Meaning: Form of Charlene, a form of Charlotte: Little womanly one (French).
Cedrica♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Calina♡
Meaning: The sky.
Clementine♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Clement: Mild, gentle, merciful (Latin).
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.
Claire♡
Meaning: A French origin name meaning “clear” or “bright.”
Candance♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Crystal♡
Meaning: Word name—Clear glass or quartz (Latin).
Cecilia♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “blind.”
Cayden♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Caterina♡
Meaning: Form of Catherine, a form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Cora♡
Meaning: Heart, maiden.
Cherelle♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Cherry (a fruit—English) and Michelle, feminine form of Michael (who is like God—Hebrew).
Cameo♡
Meaning: A unique name that conveys a sense of specialness and distinction.
Colette♡
Meaning: A French origin name meaning “people of victory.”
Celia♡
Meaning: Form of Cecilia, the feminine form of Cecil: Dim-sighted one (Latin).
Celeste♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “heavenly.”
Carmalita♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Charmaine♡
Meaning: Known for its elegant sound, popular in African American communities since the 80s.
Camella♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Clemette♡
Meaning: Feminine form of Clem, a form of Clement: Mild, gentle, merciful (Latin).
Camari♡
Meaning: Companion, friend.