List of English Baby Names Meanings Starting with C

Corynn

Origin of the name Corinne: English cognate of the Greek Korinna, a derivative of Korē (maiden). The name was borne by a Greek poetess from Boeotia, who won a wreath of victory at Thebes, and whose works survive only in fragmented form.

Meaning: Maiden Origin: English

Costard

Last name: Costard The ultimate origin of the word lies in the Old French "coste" (Modern French "cote", rib), with the suffix "ard", indicating a person or thing characterized by a certain quality.

Meaning: Loves labours lost a clown Origin: English

Coulter

(KOHL-tər)

Coulter is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin, deriving from Uí Coltarain, meaning "descendants of Coltarain".

Meaning: A form of colter Origin: English

Countess

The name Countess is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Countess is: Titled. Feminine equivalent of Count.

Meaning: Titled Origin: English

Courtenay

The name Courtenay is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Courtenay is: From the court, or short nose. From the surname of the aristocratic Courtenay family, based on the Old French word meaning short nose.

Meaning: From the court Origin: English

Courteney

From an aristocratic English surname which was derived either from the French place name Courtenay (originally a derivative of the personal name Curtenus, itself derived from Latin curtus "short") or else from a Norman nickname meaning "short nose".

Meaning: From the court Origin: English

Courtlandt

Origin of the name Courtney: Transferred use of the French surname meaning "from Courtenay (in northern France)." The name, originally bestowed upon both males and females, is now more commonly given to girls.

Meaning: Derived from courtland, farm land Origin: English

Courtlyn

French Meaning: The name Courtlyn is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Courtlyn is: Courtly; courteous.

Meaning: From the court Origin: English

Courtnae

Origin of the name Courtney: Transferred use of the French surname meaning "from Courtenay (in northern France)." The name, originally bestowed upon both males and females, is now more commonly given to girls.

Meaning: From the court Origin: English

Courtney

(KORT-nee)

The name Courtney is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Courtney is: From the court, or short nose. From the surname of the aristocratic Courtenay family, based on the Old French word meaning short nose.

Meaning: From the court Origin: English