Carey Name Meaning & Origin
Carey
Pronunciation: KA-ree (key)
Origin of the name Carrie:
Originally a pet form of Caroline (full-grown), Carey is now commonly bestowed as an independent given name and is often confused with the Irish Kerry (black-haired one). The name is also used as a pet form of the various names beginning with the element Car-.
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