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Name Origin

Carrie is a feminine given name, often considered a diminutive of Caroline or Carolyn. It carries associations with strength, independence, and creativity. The name has roots in Germanic languages, deriving from the element 'kari' meaning 'free man.'

femininediminutivecarolinecarolyngermanicstrongindependentcreativefree

Famous People

Carrie Fisher (1956-2016)

Actress, Writer

  • Known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise
  • Acclaimed author and screenwriter

Carrie Underwood (1983-)

Singer, Songwriter

  • Winner of American Idol season 4
  • Multi-Grammy Award winner
  • One of the best-selling music artists of all time

Carrie Brownstein (1974-)

Musician, Actress, Writer

  • Co-founder and guitarist of the band Sleater-Kinney
  • Actress and writer known for the comedy series Portlandia