CélimènefLiterature, Theatre, French (Rare) This name was invented by Molière for his play "The Misanthrope" (17th century). Given that many characters in his play bear names that are obviously of Greek origin (or inspired by the Greek language), the name Célimène must then at least be partly Greek as well... [more]
CelindefDutch (Rare) Variant form of Celinda as well as a variant spelling of Selinde. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch musical actress Celinde Schoenmaker (b... [more]
CêlisefFrench (Rare) Maybe from Céline, or maybe from "cerise" who mean "cherry". More often pronounced like Sélène but can be pronounced like SEH-Lise
CelisefArthurian Cycle One of the maidens of Viviane, the French Damsel of the Lake, Celise seems to have held a high place in the Damsel’s service. her grasp of magic, while doubtless far short of Viviane’s, Nimue’s, or Morgan’s, was practical and useful.
CelissefEnglish (Rare) From the name of a perfume called Celisse, which was introduced by Dana in 1982.
CettiefEnglish (Rare) English diminutive of Celeste, Celestia and Celestine. A known bearer of this name was the American abolitionist and philanthropist Laura Spelman Rockefeller (1839-1915), who was affectionately referred to as Cettie because of her middle name, which was Celestia.
CewêfKurdish From Kurdish cew meaning "brook, stream".
Cézannef & mEnglish, Afrikaans From the French artist, Paul Cézanne. This name is sometimes used as a feminine name by Afrikaners in South Africa due to its similarity to Suzanne.
ChairestratefAncient Greek Derived from Greek χαίρω (chairo) meaning "to be glad, to rejoice" combined with στρατος (stratos) "army". This was borne by the mother of the philosopher Epicurus.
ChairliemScots Diminutive of Chairles. 'Wae's me for Prince Chairlie' is a Scottish song whose theme is the aftermath of the Jacobite Rising of 1745.
ChalciopefGreek Mythology From Greek xαλκιόπη meaning "bronze-face". This was the name of several women in Greek Mythology. In modern times this is the name of a genus of moths.
ChaldenefAstronomy, Greek Mythology One of Jupiter's moons, named for a character in Greek mythology whose name is variously given as Chaldene, Caldene, Calchedonia, or Chalcea.
Chamomilef & mEnglish (American, Rare) After the herb used for tea. Ultimately from Greek khamaimēlon "earth apple", because the flowers smell reminiscent of apples.
ChardentefObscure Chardente Saya Ndoulou (also spelt Saya-Ndoulou) born 15 August 1990, is a Congolese women's footballer who played as a forward. Saya Ndoulou is from Zanaga, Republic of the Congo and is the sister of Congolese footballer Laure Koléla.
CharopefAncient Greek Probably derived from Greek χαρωπός (charopós) meaning "bright-eyed" or "fierce gaze", the second element being οψ (ops) meaning "face, eye"... [more]
Cheienef & mPortuguese (Brazilian, Rare) Derived from Portuguese cheiene meaning "Cheyenne" (singular). So, in other words, you could say that this name is the Portuguese cognate of Cheyenne.... [more]
ChelonefGreek Mythology Chelone was a nymph or a mortal woman who was changed into a tortoise by the gods. She was transformed by Hermes for refusing to attend the wedding of Hera and Zeus.... [more]
ChengdemChinese From the Chinese 承 (chéng) meaning "bear, hold; inherit, receive; succeed" and 德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind, morals, virtue, ethics".
ChenglemChinese From the Chinese 晟 (chéng) meaning "clear, bright; splendor, brightness" and 乐 (lè) meaning "amused, glad, cheerful, happy; enjoy; music".
ChengxiemChinese From the Chinese 成 (chéng) meaning "become; succeed; completed, finished" and 燮 (xiè) meaning "harmonize".
ChengxuemChinese From the Chinese 晟 (chéng) meaning "clear, bright; splendor, brightness" and 学 (xué) meaning "learning, knowledge".
ChengyemChinese From the Chinese 成 (chéng) meaning "become; succeed; completed, finished", 程 (chéng) meaning "journey" or 晟 (chéng) meaning "clear, bright; splendor, brightness" and 晔 (yè) meaning "bright, radiant, thriving", 烨 (yè) meaning "bright, glorious, splendid; firelight" or 野 (yě) meaning "wilderness".
ChengyuemChinese From the Chinese 成 (chéng) meaning "become; succeed; completed, finished" or 承 (chéng) meaning "bear, hold; inherit, receive; succeed" and 越 (yuè) meaning "exceed, go beyond" or 樾 (yuè) meaning "shade of trees".
Chengzem & fChinese From Chinese 承 (chéng) meaning "inherit" and 澤 (zé) meaning "moist, marsh, grace, brilliance".
ChengzhemChinese From the Chinese 晟 (chéng) meaning "clear, bright; splendor, brightness" and 哲 (zhé) meaning "wise, sage".
Chenhem & fChinese From the Chinese 晨 (chén) meaning "early morning, daybreak" and 和 (hé) meaning "harmony, peace; peaceful".
ChenyuefChinese From the Chinese 辰 (chén) meaning "celestial bodies, early morning" and 悦 (yuè) meaning "pleased, contented".
Cheong-taem & fKorean From Sino-Korean 晴 (cheong) meaning "clear", 青 (cheong) meaning "blue, green", or 淸 (cheong) referring to the word for various sweetened foods in the form of syrups, marmalades, and fruit preserves as well as being used as a word for honey, combined with 太 (tae) meaning "big, thick" or 泰 (tae) "great, exalted, superior; big"... [more]
CherrellefEnglish (Modern) Variant of Cheryl made popular by American R&B singer Cheryl Anne Norton (1958-), who used Cherrelle as her stage name. Alternatively, it can be a combination of Cher and the suffix -elle.
ChesliefEnglish (Rare) Feminine spelling of Chesley. A notable bearer was Cheslie Kryst (1991–2022), an American television correspondent, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 2019.