Cary
Meaning of Cary
Cary is a male name with English origin. It is pronounced as KAIR-ee. The name Cary has variations such as Carrie. In terms of popularity, the name Cary has been relatively consistent over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has been given to around 20-40 newborn boys each year and has ranked between 2500-4500 in popularity. Despite its modest usage, Cary holds a timeless charm and carries associations of strength and resilience. With its simple yet distinctive sound, Cary is a wonderful choice for parents looking for a classic name that stands out from the crowd.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KAIR-ee (/ˈkɛr.i/)
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Notable People Named Cary
| Cary Grant was an English-American actor known for his debonair demeanor, comedic timing, and status as one of classic Hollywood's definitive leading men. |
| Ivan Simon Cary Elwes is an English actor famous for his leading roles in The Princess Bride, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, and the Saw film series. |
| Cary Joji Fukunaga is an American filmmaker known for directing acclaimed films like Sin nombre, Jane Eyre, Beasts of No Nation, and the 25th James Bond film, No Time to Die, as well as the HBO series True Detective and the Netflix series Maniac. |
| Cary Fowler - Morgan Carrington "Cary" Fowler Jr. is an American agriculturalist and former executive director of the Crop Trust, currently serving as U.S. Special Envoy for Global Food Security. |
| Sir Cary Lynn Cooper is an American-born British psychologist and the 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at the Manchester Business School, University of Manchester. |
| Robert Cary Brothers is an American indie rock singer-songwriter known for his song "Blue Eyes" on the "Garden State" soundtrack and his collaborations with Tiësto in the electronic dance music world. |
| Cary Cronenwett is an American transgender writer, director, and producer known for directing films such as Maggots and Men, Peace of Mind, and Valencia, and is recognized for their work within the LGBTQ community. |
| Cary Burkett is an American radio broadcaster and former comic book writer, best known for co-creating the DC Comics character Nemesis with artist Dan Spiegle. |
| Robert Cary Blanchard was a prominent American football placekicker in the NFL, known for his time with several teams including the New Orleans Saints and the New York Giants. |
| Emmett Cary Middlecoff, a former American professional golfer, won 39 PGA Tour events and three major championships during his career, after giving up his dentistry practice to pursue golf full-time. |
| Cary Dale Allred, a former member of the North Carolina General Assembly, was a business owner and Navy veteran who served multiple terms in the state House and Senate, as well as on the Alamance County Board of Commissioners. |
| Cary Moon - Carol Consuela Moon is an American political activist and former mayoral candidate in Seattle. |
| Cary Dirk Judd is an American singer-songwriter, member of The Vacationist, and former member of The Blaqks and Fires in France, who also owns Wormhole Studios in Boise and has released four solo albums. |
| Cary Wolfe is an American academic and English professor at Rice University, known for his work in American poetry, bioethics, animal studies, and posthumanism. |
| Cary Grace is a multi-talented American recording artist, singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer known for her skills in playing guitar and analogue synthesizers. |
