Feminine of Bernard (brave as a bear)
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Carrie
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Carrie.
Primary meaning
Short form of Caroline (free man)
Pronunciation: KAIR-ee
Profile summary
Short form of Caroline or Carol. Means 'free man.' Very popular in 1970s-1980s. Famous bearer: Carrie Fisher (1956-2016), American actress (Princess Leia in Star Wars). The current meaning shown for this name is Short form of Caroline (free man). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAIR-ee. It is listed alongside the related form Cari. Carrie appears in unisex naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Carrie is currently cataloged under English (germanic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Short form of Caroline (free man).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (germanic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Carrie is grouped as a classic unisex name. Related form for this profile: Cari. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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