Names are important. They can share queues about our cultures, our likes and dislikes, our histories and more. And, if you're reading this, you're probably facing the delightful dilemma of choosing the perfect name for your canine companion. You probably also have a preference for dog names that start with C, yes?
Names that kick off with the letter ‘C’ have an irresistible charm. They just slide off the tongue with a delightful twist, and there’s an undeniable charisma in these ‘C’ names, whether it’s the snazzy ‘k’ or the sweet ‘sh’ sound – they’re simply doggone adorable!
12 Dog Names That Start With C for Girl Dogs
Names for female pups beginning with the letter 'C' have a unique charm. These delightful and endearing names can be a perfect fit for your furry friend.
- Cadence
- Camryn
- Caroline
- Cassidy
- Catalina
- Celeste
- Charlene
- Charity
- Chelsea
- Ciara
- Colette
-
Constance
10 Names That Start With C For Boy Dogs
It might not come to mind right away, but there's a good number of male names that kick off with the letter 'C.' If you're leaning towards this letter for your dog's moniker, you've got a lot of options to choose from.
- Caleb
- Cameron
- Carlos
- Carter
- Channing
- Charles
- Conrad
- Cooper
- Corbin
- Cruz
13 Unique Dog Names That Start With C
By diving into different languages, you can uncover beautiful and meaningful names that might not be common in your own culture. You can also look for inspiration by looking through different global traditions or even historical names that have stood the test of time. You can even have fun with this by combining words or sounds to make up your own unique name.
- Caius: Latin for rejoice
- Caledonia
- Calico: English for colorful, spotted fabric
- Calista
- Callum: Scottish for dove
- Calix: Greek for handsome
- Calypso: Greek for she who hides
- Celestia
- Celosia: A type of flowering plant
- Cerise: French for cherry
- Chakra: Sanskrit for circular
- Cinna: Like cinnamon
- Cressida: Greek for gold
23 Cute and Cuddy C Names
When you gaze into those puppy eyes and all you want to do is snuggle up for hours, doesn't it just scream, "Name me something super cuddly?" If your pup is the warm and fuzzy type, it totally makes sense to pick a name that captures that image, right?
- Cali
- Camila
- Caressa
- Cheeks
- Chiclet
- Charm
- Charmy
- Cloud
- Coo
- Cootie
- Cosmo
- Cotton
- Cozy
- Cozy-toes
- Cradle
- Cream
- Cricket
- Cuddlebug
- Cuddler
- Cuddly
- Cupid
- Curdle
- Cutesy
Think of as many words as you can that start with C — which ones are the cutest?
31 Names Based on Foods and Drinks
Giving your dog a name inspired by your favorite dish or dessert isn’t just adorable, it's like combining two of the best things in life: good food and your best buddy. It’s a flavorful twist, ensuring your dog's name is not only unique but also a reflection of something you truly love and enjoy. I've even sprinkled in some drink names to add to the mix.
- Cadbury
- Caffè
- Candy
- Cannoli
- Cappucino
- Caramel
- Chamomile
- Champagne
- Chanel
- Chardonnay
- Cheddar
- Cheerio
- Cherry
- Chi-chi
- Chickpea
- Chili
- Chip
- Chowder
- Ciabatta
- Cider
- Cinnabun
- Cinnamon
- Cocoa
- Coconut
- Corona
- Couscous
- Cranberry
- Crisp
- Cupcake
- Curry
- Currant
46 Dog Names Starting with C From Cinema
Do you have that one movie or series you could watch on repeat? You know, the one where you’ve memorized half the lines? For me, it’s a bit of a toss-up. On one hand, I’m all about the adrenaline-pumping action of the Fast and the Furious series. But then there’s the undeniable pull of those heartstring-tugging stories by Nicholas Sparks. Think of your favorite movies — what C names are in there?
- Cade: Transformers: Age of Extinction
- Cady: Mean Girls
- Calliope: Hercules
- Calvin: Calvin & Hobbes
- Camilo: Encanto
- Captain America: Marvel series
- Captain Jack: Pirates of the Caribbean
- Carl: Up
- Carlito: Carlito's Way
- Carlotta: The Litter Mermaid
- Carnage: Venom
- Carrie: Carrie
- Casper: Casper
- Cass: Big Hero 6
- Caesar: Planet of the Apes
- Celia: Monsters Inc
- Celie: The Color Purple
- Charizard: Pokemon
- Charlie: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Charlotte La Bouff: The Princess and the Frog
- Chewbacca: Star Wars
- Chicha: The Emporer’s New Groove
- Chi-Fu: Mulan
- Chihiro: Spirited Away
- Christine: The Phantom of the Opera
- Cinderella: Cinderella
- Cindy Lou: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Claire: Jurassic World
- Clarice: The Silence of the Lambs
- Clawhouser: Zootopia
- Cleo: The Mummy
- Clementine: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- Clifford: Clifford the Big Red Dog
- Cody: The Rescuers Down Under
- Cogsworth: Beauty and the Beast
- Coral: Finding Nemo
- Coraline: Coraline
- Cosette: Les Misérables
- Cooper: Interstellar
- Crysta: FernGully: The Last Rainforest
- Cruella: 101 Dalmatians
- Crush: Finding Nemo
- Cruz: Cars 3
- Cujo: Cujo
- Cypher: The Matrix
- Cyrus: Con Air
30 Classic Dog Names with C
Some dog names just stick around. If you're looking for a name your grandma may have used, these are what you're looking for. Who knows — you might also provide some inspiration for upcoming generations.
- Cady
- Cagney
- Cain
- Cairo
- Cali
- Callie
- Carly
- Carmen
- Casanova
- Casey
- Cash
- Cassie
- Cato
- Chance
- Chase
- Chester Cheetah
- Chico
- Chloe
- Cindy
- Clara
- Clark
- Cliff
- Colby
- Colt
- Comet
- Connor
- Copper
- Cora
- Crash
- Cubby
Sifting through classic baby names can provide more ideas for your new puppy.
Finding a Charming Name for Your Canine Companion
Are any of these calling out to you? Look through the list of names and pick the ones you like the most. Take your time, read them aloud, and if you still can’t pick, sit with them for a few days. This will be your dog’s name for the rest of their life, so it’s completely understandable if you take a little time to figure it out.