Carys
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Carys is a girl’s name of Welsh origin, meaning “A Welsh name meaning 'love'. It is also associated with 'caredig' meaning 'kind' or 'loving'.”. It currently ranks #4669 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2006.
What Carys Means
“A Welsh name meaning 'love'. It is also associated with 'caredig' meaning 'kind' or 'loving'.”
The Story of Carys
Born of Welsh hills and the very essence of love, this name holds a tender promise that was destined for your daughter.
Carys is a quintessentially Welsh name meaning 'love.' It is closely linked to the root 'caru,' meaning to love, and also associated with 'caredig,' signifying 'kind' or 'loving.' The name has a rich history in Wales, evoking a sense of deep affection and gentleness, and has found a warm embrace beyond its native shores.
The sound of 'Carys' is like a warm embrace, soft and full of tenderness. You can already feel the gentle weight of this name as you might write it in a cherished family bible, a testament to deep affection. It’s a name that promises a kind spirit, a heart that understands and gives love freely.
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Numerology
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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Carys Zeta Douglas
Daughter of actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#196 in 2006
Total Births
2,295
First Recorded
1991
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