Feminine of Bernard (brave as a bear)
Name Profile
Cari
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cari.
Primary meaning
Variant of Carrie (free man)
Pronunciation: KAIR-ee
Profile summary
Short form of Caroline or Carol. Means 'free man' or 'song of happiness.' Also a Welsh name meaning 'love.' The current meaning shown for this name is Variant of Carrie (free man). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAIR-ee. It is listed alongside the related form Carrie. Cari appears in girl naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Cari is currently cataloged under English (germanic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Variant of Carrie (free man).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (germanic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cari is grouped as a vintage girl name. Related form for this profile: Carrie. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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