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🇩🇪 Germany · Boy names

German Boy Names Starting with C

🇩🇪 Germany has 75 registered German boy names starting with the letter C, including Cai, Camillo, Candido, Canio, Carl. Each name on this list complies with Germany's naming law as administered by the Standesamt, meaning parents can register their baby with any of these names without legal pushback. Use this page to browse, then click any name to see its full legal profile, regional variants, and registration tips. For an overview of all naming rules in Germany, visit our Germany country guide.

75

Names starting with C

2014

Total boy names

Standesamt

Naming authority

More letters

All 75 German boy names starting with C

Cai
Camillo
Candido
Canio
Carl
Carlheinz
Carlo
Carlos
Carmelo
Carmine
Carsten
Casimir
Caspar
Casper
Cay
Cedric
Celestino
Cem
Cesare
Charles
Charlot
Charly
Chris
Christfried
Christhard
Christhardt
Christhart
Christhelm
Christian
Christmut
Christof
Christoff
Christoffer
Christoph
Christophe
Christopher
Christopherus
Christophorus
Christward
Ciro
Claas
Claude
Claudio
Claudius
Claus
Clemens
Clรฉment
Clemente
Clovis
Colin
Conrad
Constant
Constantin
Constantino
Corbinian
Cord
Cordian
Cordt
Cornel
Cornelius
Cornell
Corrado
Corsin
Cosimo
Costantino
Cristian
Cristiano
Cuno
Curd
Curdin
Curt
Curzio
Cyril
Cyrill
Cyrille

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FAQ

How many German boy names start with C?

There are 75 German boy names beginning with the letter C in our EuroNameCheck database, out of 2014 total German boy names registered with the Standesamt.

Are these names legally registrable in Germany?

Yes. Every name on this page is drawn from publicly accepted German naming practice and the Standesamt register. Spelling, accents and length all comply with Germany's naming law. Always confirm with your local registry office before registration.

What is the most popular German boy name starting with C?

Cai is a leading German boy name starting with C in our database of 75 options. For real-time popularity rankings, see our Germany top names page.

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Last updated: 2026-05-13. For informational purposes only. Always consult your local Standesamt for definitive answers.

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