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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is English.
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Celange f English
Transferred use of the surname Celange.
Celena f English
Variant of Celina or Selena.
Celesta f English (Modern), Dutch (Rare)
Latinization of Celeste. In some cases it might also be considered a contracted form of Celestina.
Celester m & f English (American)
Combination of Celeste and Lester or Ester.
Celestial f English (American, Rare)
Derived from the English adjective celestial meaning "of the sky, heavenly", which is ultimately derived from the Latin adjective caelestis meaning "of the heavens" (see Caelestis).
Celestielle f English (Australian, Modern, Rare)
Likely an elaboration of Celeste influenced by the word celestial.
Celie f English, Swedish, Danish (Rare), Literature
Adoption of French Célie outside the francophone world. This form of the name was used in Alice Walker's 1982 epistolary novel The Color Purple.
Celisse f English (Rare)
From the name of a perfume called Celisse, which was introduced by Dana in 1982.
Celosia f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Taken from the name of the flower, whose name is derived from Greek κηλος (kelos) "burned".
Celsey f English
Variant of Kelsey.
Cerelia f English (Rare)
Possibly derived from Ceraelia, the name of the ancient Roman festival dedicated to the agricultural goddess Ceres.
Cereus m & f English
From the genus name of a type of night-blooming cacti found from California to Chile, from Latin cereus "waxen, waxy", which was also used as a substantive to mean "a wax-light, -taper" ("particularly those brought by clients to their patrons as presents at the time of the Saturnalia"), and so called because the cactus' shape "suggests a candle."
Cerintha f English (Rare)
From the name of a flower, literally "wax-flower" from Greek κηρος (keros) "beeswax" combined with ανθος (anthos) "flower".
Cerisa f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Cerise.
Cerissa f English (Rare)
From the brand of perfume called Cerissa, which was introduced by Charles Revson in 1974. The name itself might possibly be a variant of Cerise. It was also used by Barbara Cartland for the heroine of her historical romance novel The Heart Triumphant (1976).
Cessilye f English
Variant of Cecily.
Cettie f English (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.
Ceylon m & f English
From the historical name of the British crown colony (present-day Sri Lanka). Ceylon was translated as such into English from Ceilão, the name the Portuguese Empire used for the island, which had been derived from Sanskrit Siṃhaladvīpaḥ... [more]
Cézanne f & m English, 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.
Chaddy m & f English (Rare), Literature (Rare)
Diminutive of Chad / Chadwick. In the detective novel 'Cat Among the Pigeons' (1959) by Agatha Christie, there is a character named Lettice Chadwick, often called Chaddy.
Chaela f English (Rare)
English short form of Michaela, or a variant of Kayla.
Chai f English (American)
From Hindi word 'chai', derived from Chinese word 'cha' meaning "tea". Masala chai, literally "spice tea", is a flavored tea drink from India that usually consists of black tea, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, black pepper, and ginger (though variations exist)... [more]
Chairy f English
Variant of Sherry or diminutive of Charity.
Chaise m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Chase.
Chalet f English (American, Rare)
Chalet is used as both first and last name, and the SSA data shows that Chalet is used as a girl's name 100% of the time. As a word, Chalet means Swiss house with a sloping roof and wide eaves or a house built in this style.
Chaley f English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Shaylee or Kayley. Noted bearer is actress Chaley Rose of the television series 'Nashville'.
Chalia f English (American)
Elaboration of Chala. Also a variant of Chalice inspired by names having the pattern -ia, such as Julia or Gloria.
Chalissa f English
Variant of Kalissa.
Challis f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Challis. This is also a word (possibly derived from the surname) for a type of fine fabric. Alternatively, this could be a variant of Chalice.
Chalon f & m English
The name may derive from the Chalon people, one of eight divisions of the Ohlone (Costanoan) people of Native Americans who lived in Northern California. It may also derive from the French surname Chalon, of unknown meaning, possibly derived from the French town Châlons-sur-Marne... [more]
Chalyse f English
Variant of Chalice.
Chamille f English
Variant of Camille.
Chamomile f & m English (American, Rare)
After the herb used for tea. Ultimately from Greek khamaimēlon "earth apple", because the flowers smell reminiscent of apples.
Champagne f English (American, Rare)
Taken directly from the wine champagne.
Chances f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Likely from the English word chances. See also Chance.
Chancy m & f English
Possibly either a diminutive (in the case of the masculine use) or an inteded feminine form (in the case of the feminine use) of Chance or a variant of Chauncy.
Chandelle f English, French (African)
From French chandelle, "candle". It is a cognate of the Spanish name Candela.
Chanee f English
Variant of Chaney.
Chaney m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Chaney.
Changed f English (Puritan, Rare)
Used in reference to a "change of heart."
Chanlin m & f English
Likely an invented name combining the name element Chan with Lyn.
Channel f English
Variant of Chanel.
Channie f English
Unknown, possibly a female variant of Channing.
Channon f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Shannon.
Chansia f English (Modern, Rare)
Unknown. Also a locality in Ghana
Chansonetta f English (American, Rare)
Most likely derived from French chanson, meaning "song" plus the feminine ending -etta. This name was borne by an American photographer, Chansonetta Stanley Emmons (1858–1937)
Chantilly f English (Modern, Rare)
From the name of a town in France. The town's name is derived from the Gallo-Roman name Cantilius. It can also be given in reference to Chantilly lace, which is named after the town.
Chantry m & f English
From an English surname, meaning "singer in a chantry chapel" or "one who lives by a chantry chapel", derived from Old French chanterie, which derives from French chanter "to sing". This name was used for the main character in the movie What if?, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan, released in 2013.
Chanyce f English (Modern)
Possibly a variant of Shanice.
Chaos m & f Greek Mythology (Latinized), English (Rare)
From the English word meaning "gaping void," ultimately from the Greek khaos "abyss, that which gapes wide open, is vast and empty." In Hesiod's 'Theogeny,' Chaos is the primeval emptiness of the Universe, who gave birth to Gaea (Mother Earth), Tartarus (embodiment of the underworld), Eros (god of love), Erebus (embodiment of silence), and Nyx (embodiment of night).
Chapel f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Chapel and a "subordinate place of worship added to or forming part of a large church or cathedral, separately dedicated and devoted to special services," from Old French chapele (12c., Modern French chapelle), from Medieval Latin capella, cappella "chapel, sanctuary for relics," literally "little cape," diminutive of Late Latin cappa "cape."
Char m & f English
Short form of names beginning with Char, such as Charles or Charlotte.
Char f & m English
Short for the name Charity
Charcilia f English (American, Rare)
Combination of any name starting with Char- (such as Charlotte and Charmaine) with a name ending in -cilia (such as Cecilia and Lucilia).... [more]
Chardonnay f English
Derived from the name of the type of white wine, believed to be named after the village of Chardonnay in the Mâconnais region of France, where Pouilly-Fuissé is currently produced; it is possible that the variety was first bred there... [more]
Charisa f English
Variant of Charissa.
Chariss f English
Variant of Charis.
Charitee f English
Variant of Charity.
Charitie f English
Variant of Charity. Notable bearer is Charitie Lees Smith, a hymn-writer in the 19th century.
Charlayne f English
Variant of Charlaine.... [more]
Charlea f English (Rare)
Either a variant of Charlie or an elaboration of Charla.
Charlei f English
Variant of Charlie.
Charlemaine f & m Filipino (Rare), English (Rare)
Most likely a variant of Charlemagne in the style of Charmaine.
Charlena f English
Elaboration of Charlene.
Charlesie f English (Rare)
Alternate form of Charles. Typically used to feminize the name Charles, similar to Charlotte, etc.
Charlesine f English (American)
Feminine Form of Charles. Also Form of Charlotte
Charleton m & f English
Variant of Charlton.
Charletta f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Charles.
Charlette f French (Rare), English, Dutch (Rare)
French feminine diminutive of Charles, as it contains the French feminine diminutive suffix -ette.
Charlia f English (American, Rare)
An elaboration of Charlie and Charla in the style of Julia.
Charliah f English (Canadian, Modern)
Charlie, meaning free man and Liah
Charlii f English
Variant of Charlie.
Charlissa f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Charles and the feminine suffix -issa.
Charlsie f English
It may perhaps be a diminutive form of Charlotte that spun off as an independent name or an attempt to feminize Charles.... [more]
Charlye f & m English (American, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Variant of Charlie. According to the USA Social Security Administration, 28 baby girls were recorded with the name Charlye in 2017.
Charlyne f English, French
Variant of Charlene (English) or Charline (French).
Charlynn f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Charlyn, which is a variant of Charlene using the popular name element lyn.
Charm f English (Modern)
From the English word charm meaning "the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration". This name was used by Australian Olympic swimmer and YouTuber Justin Norris for his daughter born 2019.
Charma f English
Diminutive of Charmaine.
Charmayanne f English (Rare)
Rare combination of the prefix char-, May and Anne 1 to make a variant of Charmaine
Charmene f English
Feminine form of Charming
Charmer f & m English (Rare)
Derived from the English-speaking word charmer, which is a person with an attractive and engaging personality. Typically one who uses this to impress or manipulate others.
Charnele f English
Probably an invented name. Compare Charnette.
Charnelle f English (Rare)
Presumably, an invented name similar to names like Charnette, Charmaine and Chanelle... [more]
Charolette f English (Rare)
Variant of Charlotte. May also be used as a phonetic variant of Sherylette.
Charrise f English
Variant of Charice.
Charron f & m English (American, Rare)
Meaning uncertain, most likely a variant of Charon, Karen 1, Caron and Sharon.
Charyl f English
Variant of Cheryl.
Charzy m & f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Charles.
Chaselyn f English (Rare)
Combination of Chase and Lyn.
Chasity f English
Variant of Cassidy.
Chatham m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Chatham.
Chattie f English
Variant of Chatty.
Chatty f English
Diminutive of Charlotte mentioned by Charlotte M. Yonge in her 'History of Christian Names'. Perhaps it was an individual nickname for this writer, who produced 160 books.
Chatwynd f English (Puritan)
Transferred use of a surname which was a variant of Chatwin.
Chaurisse f English (Rare)
Variant of Charisse, this name is used for the deuteragonist of "Silver Sparrow" by Tayari Jones.
Chavonne f English (Modern)
Anglicized form of Siobhán.
Chayce m & f English
Variant of Chase
Chayla f English (American, Modern)
Combination of Chay and the popular suffix -la in the style of Kayla and Jayla
Chayna f English
Variant of Shayna.
Chayse m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Chase.
Chazza f & m English (Australian)
Australian diminutive of Charlotte and Charles (compare Chazz and Chazzie).
Chazzie m & f English
Uncommon diminutive of Chaz, Charlie or Charles.
Cheer f English (Rare)
From the English word cheer, referring to a feeling of happiness, or a shout of joy or encouragement. Ultimately derived via Old French chiere from Late Latin cara "head".
Cheerful f & m English (Rare)
From the English word cheerful meaning "feeling or showing happiness".
Chelan f English (Canadian), American
From the name of a lake and city in the American state of Washington, which is derived from the Salish Indian word Tsi-Laan meaning "deep water".
Chelcie f English
Variant of Chelsea.
Chelise f English
A variant of Chalice or Chelsea. ... [more]
Chell f English, Popular Culture
Variant of Chelle. Chell is the name of the main protagonist in Valve game studio's 'Portal' video game series.
Chell f English
Short form of Chelsea.
Chella f Dutch (Rare), English, Jewish
Short form of feminine names that end in -chella, such as Michella and Rachella.... [more]
Chellie f English (Rare)
Variant of Shelley or a diminutive of Michelle (via its short form Chelle). In the case of the American politician Chellie Pingree (1955-), her birth name was Rochelle.
Chellise f English
It's a variation of the name Chelsea.
Chelly f English
Variant of Shelly.
Chels f English
Diminutive of Chelsea.
Chelsa f English
Variant of Chelsea.
Chelsee f English
Variant of Chelsea.
Chelsei f English
Variant of Chelsea.
Chelsia f English
Variant of Chelsea.
Chelsy f English
Variant of Chelsea .
Chelsye f English
Variant of Chelsea.
Chely f English
Diminutive of Richell.
Chenai f & m English (British)
Likely derived from Chennai, an Indian city of 10 million.
Cheney f English
From the traditionally English surname, a variant of Chesney, or from the French habitational surname from a place in Yonne, derived from a Romano-Gallic estate, Caniacum, meaning "estate of a man named Canius".
Chenille f English (Rare), African American (Rare)
From the English word for the soft fabric, which is borrowed from French chenille "caterpillar" (literally "little dog").
Chenise f English (British)
Possibly a variation of Shanice
Chephirah f Biblical, English (Rare)
From the name of a biblical town, one of the four named in Joshua 9:17 along with Gibeon, Beeroth, and Kiriath-Jearim.
Cherami f English (Modern, Rare)
Derived from the French phrase cher ami meaning "dear friend".
Cheraye f English (American, Rare)
Elaboration of Cherie using the phonetic element ray.
Cheree f English (Rare)
Anglicization of the french word, "chéri(e)" meaning "dear."
Cherella f English (Rare)
Latinization of Cherelle.
Cherelle f English, African American
Altered form of Cheryl using the popular name suffix elle. See also Cherrelle.
Cheren f & m English (Rare)
Possibly a rare variant of Sharon for females.... [more]
Cherene f English
Either a variant of Shireen, or an elaboration of Cher or Cherie.
Cheresa f English
Variant of Cherise, perhaps influenced by Theresa.
Cherica f English
Variant of Charisse.
Cherida f English (Rare)
Possibly a combination of Cheryl and Phyllida.
Cheris f English
Variant of Charisse.
Cherissa f English
Elaboration of Cherise.
Cherita f English
Meaning unknown. It is most likely based on the the French word chérie meaning "darling" combined with the Spanish suffix ita. Cherita Chen is a character in the 2001 cult movie Donnie Darko.
Cherith f English, Northern Irish
This is a common English spelling of the Hebrew place name כְּרִית (Kərīṯ), which comes from the Hebrew root כרת (kh*r*t) meaning "to cut off; cut down". Cherith was a brook or wadi mentioned in the Old Testament... [more]
Cherlyn f English
Variant of Cherilyn.
Cherolyn f English
Variant of Cherilyn, with the spelling influenced by Carolyn.
Cherrelle f English (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.
Cherri f English
Variant of Cherry.
Cherrianne f English
Probably a combination of Cherry and Anne 1.
Cherril f English
Variant of Sheryl.
Cherrill f English
Variant of Cheryl.
Cherrylee f English (Rare)
Variant of Cherylee, from the word "cherry."
Cherrylle f English (Canadian)
Variant of Cheryl incorporating Cherry.
Cherryn f English (American)
Different spelling of Sharon
Cherubin m & f English (Puritan)
Referring to Cherubin, or angels.
Cheryle f English
Variant of Cheryl
Cheryn f English (Rare)
Variant of Sharon, inspired by the name Cheryl
Cheryth f English (Rare)
Possibly a combination of Cherry and Gwyneth.
Chesica f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Likely an invented name, a combination of Chelsea and Jessica.
Cheska f English, Filipino
Diminutive of Francesca.
Cheslie f English (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.
Chesney m & f English
From the traditionally English and French topographic surname for someone who lived by or in an oak wood, from the Old French chesnai "oak grove", from chesne 'oak tree'.
Chessa f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. ... [more]
Chessi f English
Combination of Chelsea and Jessie (Jessica)