Carrie
Meaning of Carrie
Carrie is a female name with American English and British English pronunciations, both pronounced as KAIR-ee (/ˈkɛri/). The name originated from the Old Germanic name Karl, meaning "man" or "free man." Over time, Carrie has become a popular name for baby girls in the United States. While its popularity peaked in the 1980s, it remains a well-loved choice for parents today. Some variations of the name include Kari. With its rich history and enduring charm, Carrie is a timeless choice for any little girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KAIR-ee (/ˈkɛri/)
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Notable People Named Carrie
| Carrie Marie Underwood is a prominent American country singer who gained fame after winning American Idol in 2005 and has achieved numerous chart-topping singles and Grammy Awards throughout her career. |
| Carrie Chapman Catt was a prominent American women's suffrage leader who played a key role in securing the Nineteenth Amendment, granting U.S. women the right to vote in 1920. |
| Carrie Frances Fisher was an American actress known for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars films. |
| Caroline Amelia Nation, also known as Carrie Nation or Hatchet Granny, was a radical member of the temperance movement and gained notoriety for attacking alcohol-serving establishments with a hatchet. |
| Carrie Rachel Brownstein is a multi-talented American musician, actress, writer, director, and comedian, known for her work with the bands Excuse 17 and Sleater-Kinney. |
| Carrie Ann Inaba is a multi-talented American television personality, dancer, choreographer, actress, and singer, best known for her work on Dancing with the Stars and as one of the original Fly Girls on In Living Color. |
| Carrie Alexandra Coon is an American actress known for her roles in The Leftovers, Fargo, The Sinner, and The Gilded Age. |
| Carrie Hope Fletcher is a multi-talented English actress, singer-songwriter, author, and internet personality known for her roles in Les Misérables, Heathers: The Musical, and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella. |
| Carrie Langston Hughes - Carolina Mercer Langston was an American writer and actress, known as the mother of poet, playwright, and social activist Langston Hughes. |
| Carrie Anne Savage is an American voice actress known for her roles in various anime series and for her charitable work in several countries. |
| Carrie Preston is an acclaimed American actress known for her roles in popular television series such as True Blood, Person of Interest, The Good Wife, and The Good Fight, receiving critical acclaim for her portrayal of Elsbeth Tascioni and winning a Primetime Emmy Award. |
| Dame Caroline Jan MacEwen, also known as Carrie MacEwen, is a prominent British ophthalmology consultant and the current chair of the General Medical Council (GMC). |
| Carrie Anne Tollefson is a former American middle-distance runner and member of the US 2004 Summer Olympic team. |
| Carrie Ingalls - Caroline Celestia Ingalls Swanzey, the younger sister of Laura Ingalls Wilder, was born in Montgomery County, Kansas as the third child of Charles and Caroline Ingalls. |
| Carrie Mae Best was a Canadian journalist and social activist. |
