Carrie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carrie Name at a Glance

Name	Carrie
Meaning	A diminutive of Caroline, often used as an independent name.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Carrie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carrie means “A diminutive of Caroline, often used as an independent name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Carrie Name Origin

Our database records Carrie under Italian origin. Browse more Italian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Carrie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Carrie is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Carrie

When considering Carrie for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.