Carry
KA-ree
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
1,659
Peak Year
#43 in 1975
First Recorded
1881
Style
Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of Caroline, meaning 'free man' or 'strong'. Could also be associated with the verb 'to carry'.
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The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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