Carey

Carey is originally a masculine first name that has its origin in the ancient Irish family name Ó Ciardha. This name is based on a geographical location and is interpreted as 'the little dark one', 'the one living by the castles', or 'descendant of Ciardha'.

What does the name Carey mean?

Carey is a name with a masculine connotation, derived from the ancient Irish family name Ó Ciardha, which in turn is based on a place name. The meaning of the name includes 'the little dark one', 'the one living by the castles', and also the freer translation 'descendant of Ciardha'. Its roots can be traced back to the Old Irish term cíar, meaning 'black' or 'dark'. When used as a girl's name, Carey often serves as the English short form of Katharina. A common variant is Cary.

Where does the name Carey come from?

Carey is a first name for both men and women and has its roots in Old Irish. The significant translation is 'descendant of Ciardha'. The Old Irish word cíar means 'black' or 'dark'. The name is prevalent in both English and Irish languages.

How do you pronounce Carey?

The pronunciation of Carey is two syllables and has a soft, flowing sound. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ke-ri' [ˈkɛːʁi] or 'Kä-ri' [ˈkɛːʁi]. The open vowel at the beginning creates a calm, friendly impression. The ending '-ey' or '-i' gives the name a bright, light resonance that gently lingers. Thus, a harmonious and dynamic sound image is created, making Carey appear friendly and approachable - soft, lively, and with a pleasant, unobtrusive sound structure.

Popularity

In Germany, Carey is among the rarer first names. It has not yet appeared in the German first name charts. The highest ranking for the name Carey was in 2012, when it reached 1,879th place in the Italian first name charts. From 1999 to 2024, Carey was given as a first name in Italy fewer than 10 times, placing it at 5,160th. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been assigned there anymore.

Famous people

• Carey Bender (American soccer player)
• Carey Hannah Mulligan (British actress)
• Carey Hart (motocross racer/owner of HartandHuntington)
• Carey Lowell (American actress)
• Carey May (long-distance runner from Ireland)
• Carey May-Edge (Irish long-distance runner)
• Carey Mulligan (actress)
• Carey Price (ice hockey player (goalie) from Canada)
• Carey Salerno (American writer)
• Carey Schueler (American baseball player)
• Carey Talley (American soccer player)
• Jim Carey (US actor)
• Lynn Carey Saylor (American singer)