Karry

Karry is a feminine first name that is used as a short form of Caroline or Carol in English and has its roots in the masculine name Carl. The meaning of the name includes 'the free one', 'the free woman', and 'the beloved'.

What does the name Karry mean?

The name Karry is an English abbreviation of Caroline or Carol, which is derived from the masculine name Carl. Translated, the name stands for 'the free one', 'the free woman', and 'the beloved'. Its origins are anchored in the Old High German word karal or karlaz, which means 'the man' or 'the husband'. The name became particularly well-known through Charlemagne, whose name was known in Latin as Carolus. This form contributed to its worldwide dissemination, while Karry only became popular in the German-speaking area in the 19th century. Variants include Carry, Carri, Carrie, Carrietta, and Carietta.

Where does the name Karry come from?

The first name Karry has its roots in Old High German and means 'the free woman'. The etymology refers to the Old High German terms karal or karlaz for 'the man' or 'the husband', as well as the Middle Low German kerle for 'free man' and the Old High German terms hari or heri, which mean 'the army', 'the war band', 'the army leader', or 'the warrior'. The name is used in English.

How do you pronounce Karry?

Karry is pronounced like 'Käri'.

When is the name day of Karry?

The name days for Karry fall on January 6, January 28, November 4, and November 18.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Karry is relatively rare. It has not even appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its highest ranking was in 1975, reaching 825th place in the Scottish name charts. From 1974 to 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Scotland, placing it at 3,338th in the rankings. However, it has not been used there at all in the last ten years.