List of Greek Baby Names Meanings Starting with C

Christopher

(KRIS-tə-fər)

This verb also shows up in the English word Lucifer, “Light bearer” — literally “he bears light”.) Christopher is related to the names Chris meaning "Anointed" and christop meaning "follower of Christ" or "little Christ" As a given, or first name, Christopher has been in use since the 10th century.

Meaning: Bearer of christ Origin: Greek

Christophor

From the Late Greek name Χριστοφορος (Christophoros) meaning "bearing CHRIST", derived from Χριστος (Christos) combined with φερω (phero) "to bear, to carry". ... In the Middle Ages, literal interpretations of the name's etymology led to legends about a Saint Christopher who carried the young Jesus across a river.

Meaning: Bearer of christ Origin: Greek

Caitlin

(KAYT-lin)

French Meaning: The name Caitlin is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Caitlin is: Pure, clear. Form of the Latin Katharina, from the Greek Aikaterina. It was borne by a number of saints, including St Catherine of Alexandria, a 4th century martyr who suffered torture on a spiked wheel.

Meaning: Chaste, Pure Origin: Greek

Caitriona

(ka-TCHREE-un-na)

Catriona (pronounced either phonetically or similar to "Katrina") is a feminine given name in the English language. It is an Anglicisation of Caitrìona and Caitríona, which are mutual to both the Irish and Scottish Gaelic languages.

Meaning: Chaste, Pure Origin: Greek, Irish, Scottish

Cajsa

(KIE-sah)

The meaning of name Cajsa and origin Swedish. The meaning of name Cajsa , origin of name Cajsa , baby name Cajsa.

Meaning: Chaste, Pure Origin: Greek, Swedish

Calandra

(kah-LAHN-drə)

Greek Meaning: The name Calandra is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Calandra is: Lark.

Meaning: Lark Origin: Greek

Calanthe

(kə-LAN-thee)

From the name of a type of orchid, ultimately meaning "beautiful flower", derived from Greek καλος (kalos) "beautiful" and ανθος (anthos) "flower".

Meaning: Pretty flower Origin: Greek

Callister

(KAL-ist-ər)

Gender: M Meaning of Callister: "son of Alister" Origin of Callister: Variation of Irish surname MacCallister. Share Callister on Facebook Share on Facebook. Share Callister on Twitter Share on Twitter.

Meaning: Son of Alexander Origin: Greek

Callisthenes

(kal-is-THEN-eez)

The meaning of the name “Callisthenes” is: “Beautiful strength”. Categories: Greek Names. Used in: Greek speaking countries.

Meaning: Beautiful and strong Origin: Greek

Carin

(KAH-rin)

Latin Meaning: The name Carin is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Carin is: Keel; Little darling.

Meaning: Chaste, Pure Origin: Greek, Swedish