List of French Baby Names Meanings Starting with C

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Calvin

(KAL-vin)

Origin of the name Calvin: From the French surname Cauvin, a derivative of the Latin calvinus (little bald one), which has its root in calvus (bald). The name was originally bestowed in honor of French Protestant reformer John Calvin (1509-64). Var: Kalvin. Short: Cal, Kal.

Meaning: Bald Origin: French

Carissa

(kə-RIS-ə)

Other names. Related names. Cara, Carys, Carina, Cheryl. Carissa (Greek: Καρισσα, also transliterated as Charissa or Karissa) is a feminine given name of Greek origin derived from Greek χαρις (charis) meaning "grace."

Meaning: A woman of grace Origin: French

Caydenn

Etymology & Historical Origin - Cayden. Cayden is a spelling variant of Caden which is derived from a Gaelic surname, Mac Cadáin (meaning son of Cadáin).

Meaning: One who is round, of the cask Origin: English, French

Celeste

(sə-LEST)

French Meaning: The name Celeste is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Celeste is: This French name is based on the Latin caelestis meaning 'heavenly'. Used as both a masculine and feminine name in France.

Meaning: A heavenly daughter Origin: French

Chanel

(shə-NEL)

From a French surname which meant "pipe". It has been used as an American given name since 1970s, influenced by the Chanel brand name (a line of women's clothing and perfume), which was named for French fashion designer Coco Chanel (1883-1971).

Meaning: Channel Origin: French

Chanell

French Meaning: The name Chanell is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Chanell is: Canal; channel. The popular perfume Chanel.

Meaning: A form of chanel Origin: French

Chanelle

The name Chanelle is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Chanelle is: Canal; channel. The popular perfume Chanel.

Meaning: A form of chanel Origin: French

Channell

Channell Family History. Channell Name Meaning. English: topographic name for someone who lived near an estuary, channel, or drain, Middle English chanel, Old French chanel (Latin canalis 'canal', 'conduit').

Meaning: From the canal, a channel Origin: French

Channelle

French Meaning: The name Channelle is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Channelle is: Canal; channel. The popular perfume Chanel.

Meaning: A form of chanel Origin: French

Chantal

(shawn-TAL/shan-TAL)

From a French surname which was derived from a place name meaning "stony". It was originally given in honour of Saint Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal, the founder of the Visitation Order in the 17th century. It has become associated with French chant "song".

Meaning: Place of stones Origin: French