List of Greek Baby Names Meanings Starting with C

Caris

(KAR-is)

CARIS is purely a Greek name meaning grace and kindness, but it can be interpreted as a Welsh name meaning love, as "caru" means love in Welsh. The name CARYS is purely a Welsh name meaning love.

Meaning: Gracious, Kind Origin: Greek

Cassandra

(kə-SAN-drə/kə-SAHN-drə)

The name Cassandra is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Cassandra is: Unheeded prophetess. Cassandra was a Trojan prophetess, daughter of King Priam. In Homer's 'The Iliad' Cassandra's prediction of the fall of Troy was unheeded.

Meaning: Shine upon mankind Origin: English, French, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Castor

(KAS-tər)

From the Greek name Καστωρ (Kastor), possibly related to κεκασμαι (kekasmai) meaning "to excel, to shine" (pluperfect κεκαστο). In Greek myth Castor was a son of Zeus and the twin brother of Pollux. The constellation Gemini, which represents the two brothers, contains a star by this name.

Meaning: Beaver Origin: Greek

Catia

(KAH-cha)

Greek Meaning: The name Catia is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Catia is: Pure.

Meaning: Chaste, Pure Origin: Greek, Portuguese

Catriona

(ka-TREE-o-na)

The name Catriona is a Gaelic baby name. In Gaelic the meaning of the name Catriona is: Pure, clear. A Scottish Gaelic, which is the French form of the Latin 'Katharina', from the Greek 'Aikaterina'. Famous bearer: the heroine of 19th century author Robert Louis Stevenson's novel 'Catriona'.

Meaning: Chaste, Pure Origin: Greek

Chaos

(KA-yəs)

The meaning of the name “Chaos” is: “Gaping void; space”. Categories: Greek Mythological Names, Mythological Names, Unisex Names.

Meaning: Space Origin: Greek

Charisma

(kə-RIZ-mə)

Personal experiences with the name Charisma: | Edit Share what you know! Nicknames for Charisma: | Edit. Charli, Isma. Meanings and history of the name Charisma: | Edit. Charisma or Carissima comes from the meaning a 'God-Given divine gift or talent' it is also a word given to someone who has an endearing personality.

Meaning: Given grace Origin: Greek

Charissa

(kə-RIS-ə)

The name Charissa is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Charissa is: meaning grace, loving, beauty.

Meaning: Gracious, Kind Origin: Greek

Chloe

(KLO-ee)

From the Greek "Khloe," it was used to represent Demeter, the fertility goddess. In the New Testament, Chloe is a convert of St. Paul. The name means "blooming" or "young green shoot." Well-known Chloes: actress Chloë Sevigny; Khloé Kardashian.

Meaning: Little green sprout Origin: Greek

Chris

(KRIS)

Greek Meaning: The name Chris is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Chris is: From the Greek word meaning 'carrier of Christ', Famous bearer: St Christopher, patron Saint of travellers, is believed to have carried the Christ-child across a river.

Meaning: Bearing Christ Origin: Greek