The following is a list of male and female dog names that start with C. The list also includes tough male and female dog names that begin with C.
Most of the names are short, easy to say and your dog will easily memorize his or her name.
The fact that these C dog names are short and easy is good for dogs. This is because dogs easily remember names and commands that are short. In addition, these C dog names do not sound like popular dog commands.
Girl Dog Names that Start with C (CA – CH)
Cici is a female name that is short for Cecilia, Cristine, Christina and many names that start with C.
This girl dog name is short and easy to pronounce, and a dog can easily memorize it.
- Cabaret
- Cadence
- Cali
- Callie
- Cameo
- Cameron
- Camilia
- Camille
- Candy (Candie)
- Canyon
- Cappuccino
- Caramel
- Cardi
- Carla (Cara)
- Carly
- Carmela (Carmella)
- Carmen
- Carol
- Carolina (Carolyn)
- Carrie
- Cassie (Casey)
- Cece (Cici)
- Cecelia
- Celine
- Cerise
- Cersei
- Chaca
Girl Dog Names that Start with C (CH – CI)
Chi-chi is a girl dog name for dogs that have a pretty and stylish look, such as the Pomeranian, the white and fluffy Bichon Frise, and wrinkly Chinese Shar-Pei.

Small, cuddly and pretty? Just call her Chi-chi
Other breeds on the most-beautiful dog breeds list include the Papillon, Siberian husky and the densely coated Chow Chow.
- Cha-Cha
- Chameleon
- Champagne
- Chance
- Chanel
- Chantilly
- Charity
- Charlie
- Charlotte
- Chelsea
- Cher
- Cherry
- Chestnut
- Cheyenne
- Chi-Chi/ ChiChi
- Chica
- Chloe (Khloe)
- Choco
- Chocolate
- Christa
- Cici
- Cinder
- Cinderella (Cindy)
More C Girl Dog Names (CI – CZ)
Coco is a girl name from Europe. This girl dog name that starts with C is short and easy to say. Coco is also easier for a dog to remember. It is one of the most popular dog names that is given to both male and female dogs.
- Cinnamon
- Claire
- Clara
- Clarissa
- Clementine
- Cleo (Cleopatra)
- Climax
- Cloud
- Clover
- Coco (Cocoa)
- Coconut
- Cola
- Colby
- Constance
- Cookie
- Copper
- Cora
- Coraline
- Cordelia
- Cotton
- Courtney
- Cricket
- Crystal
- Cuddles
- Cue
- Cupcake
- Cupid
- Cutie (Cutey)
Male Dog Names that Start with C (CA – CI)
Chaos is a badass dog name that means a state of total confusion, disorder or lack of organization. This is a good name for high-energy breeds, noisy dogs, as well as dogs who are destructive when bored.

Saluki and Greyhounds are great racing dogs
The Greyhound and Saluki are the masters of speed in the dog family. Moreover, they love to chase. Chase is a great male dog name for any dog who loves to run after things.
- Cadence
- Caesar
- Cain
- Caleb
- Calvin
- Cappuccino
- Captain
- Carl
- Carlton
- Carmel
- Carter
- Casanova
- Casey
- Cash
- Casper
- Cassius
- Cecil
- Cedric
- Cedrick
- Champ
- Chance
- Chaos
- Charles (Charlie)
- Chase
- Cheerio
- Chester
- Chewy (Chewie)
- Chico
- Chief
- Chip
- Chipper
- Chips
- Chocolate
- Chronic
- Chuck
- Cisco
More C Male Dog Names (CJ – CZ)
CJ is a male name. It has its origins in the U.S. The name C.J means “Strong and worthy”, and is a great name for strong dog breeds such as the Pit bull, Doberman and allergy-free dog breeds such as Bouvier des Flandres.
This name is very easy to say and remember. C.J is also good for small and medium-sized dog breeds.

A Doberman and a Yorkie Resting
Cody is a good name for a male dog. The English name means “helpful” and “pillow”. Cody was a very popular boy name during the early 1990s.
- CJ
- Clarence
- Clark
- Clement
- Cletis
- Clifford
- Clint
- Clive
- Clyde
- Coby
- Coda
- Cody
- Colby
- Coleman
- Colin
- Colt
- Comet
- Como
- Conrad
- Cookie
- Cool
- Cooper
- Copernicus
- Copper
- Corby
- Corky
- Cornelius
- Corvus
- Cosmo
- Courage
- Cowboy
- Crawford
- Cubby
- Cupid
Tough Male & Female Dog Names that Begin with C (CA – CHA)
The name Camilla is of Latin origin. It comes from Camillus, a Roman name. Camilla means “helper to the priest”. It is a pretty and feminine girl dog name.
A champ is a winner or victor. The name is short for Champion. This is a great dog name for a dog who has some superior qualities. This name can fit hunting dog breeds such as the many terrier breeds and sighthounds such as the Afghan Hound.

The Boerboel
Champ is also a great name for badass breeds such as the Boerboel, an African breed that can hunt large game.
- Caddy
- Cadet
- Cadillac
- Cadmus
- Caesar (Ceasar)
- Cage
- Cain (Caine)
- Cairo (Arabic)
- Cali
- Calibur
- Callan
- Callisto
- Calypso
- Cameo
- Camilla
- Candy
- Cannon
- Canyon
- Caper
- Capone
- Captain
- Carl
- Carla
- Carlito
- Carusso
- Casey
- Cash
- Casper
- Cassidy
- Cassie
- Cassius
- Catalina
- Caviar
- Ceasar
- Cecil
- Centaur
- Cerberus
- Chamberlin
- Chambers
- Champ
- Champion
- Chance
- Channon
- Chaos
- Charger
- Charlie
- Charm
- Charmer
- Chase
- Chatu
- Chavez
- Chaz
More Tough C Names for Male & Female Dogs (CHE – CZ)
Chui – This is the Swahili name for “Leopard”. This African dog name is great for a dog who is light on his feet and loves to approach stealthily and quietly like leopards do.

Dalmatians are one of the spotted dog breeds
The Swahili dog name could also be a good dog name for spotted dog breeds such as American Hairless Terrier, Dalmatians and the Catahoula Hound (Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog).
Here are more dog names that begin with C.
- Cheetah
- Chester
- Chevy
- Chewie
- Chewy
- Chico
- Chief
- Chipper
- Chloe
- Chomp
- Chopper
- Chubby
- Chuck
- Chui
- Chunky
- Churchill
- Cinder
- Claws
- Cleopatra
- Cliff
- Clint
- Cloud
- Clover
- Clyde
- Cobb
- Cobra
- Coco
- Codex
- Colonel
- Colt
- Comet
- Commander
- Conan
- Cooper
- Copper
- Cosmic
- Cosmo
- Courage
- Crash
- Craze
- Crescent
- Crow
- Cruncher
- Crusader
- Crusher
- Crusoe
- Crypt
- Crystal
- Cujo
- Cy
- Cyborg
- Cyrus
- Czar
You can pick any of these names that closely match your dog’s look, size, behavior and temperament. These are the popular dog names that start with C. But you can also check our list of B dog names and dog names beginning with A.