Cadhla
pronounced KYE-laCadhla means “beautiful.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about Cadhla17 Irish girl names beginning with C, with what each one means and how to say it.
Updated September 2026
There are 17 Irish girl names starting with C here. The ones readers look up most are Caoimhe, Cara and Ciara.
The C names for girls on this page that the most babies were given in 2025, by the Central Statistics Office’s ranking.
Cadhla means “beautiful.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about CadhlaCaireann means “little beloved.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about CaireannCaitlin means “pure, clear.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about CaitlinCaoilainn means “slender and fair.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about CaoilainnCaoimhe means “gentle, beautiful, precious.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about CaoimheCara means “friend.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about CaraCassidy means “curly-haired.” Three syllables, stress on the first.
More about CassidyCatherine in Irish is Caitlin, meaning “pure, clear.” Say it KOIT-leen.
More about CatherineCatriona means “pure.” Three syllables, stress on the second.
More about CatrionaChevonne in Irish is Siobhan, meaning “God is gracious.” Say it shiv-AWN.
More about ChevonneCiara means “dark.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about CiaraClaire means “clear, bright, famous.” One syllable.
More about ClaireCliona means “shapely.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about ClionaCloda in Irish is Clodagh. Say it CLO-da.
More about ClodaClodagh is an Irish girl's name taken from the River Clody, which runs through counties Tipperary and Wexford. Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about ClodaghColleen means “girl.” Two syllables, stress on the second.
More about ColleenCroia means “heart.” Two syllables, stress on the first.
More about Croia