Welsh

Carys

Pronounced KAR-issShare

Meaning: Love

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Carys comes from Welsh caru, to love. It became commonly used as a name in the twentieth century, making it a modern Welsh formation with a direct affectionate root.

Nicknames

  • Cari

Spellings & variants

  • Cerys
  • Caris

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

  • Soft
  • Works everywhere
  • Modern

Origins

Carys comes from Welsh.

Breton

Nolwenn

Holy one from Noyal

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Scottish

Ishbel

My God is an oath, through Isabel

Rare gem
Scottish Gaelic

Mhairi

Form of Màiri; ultimate meaning uncertain

Rare gem
Scottish Gaelic

Eilidh

Short form of Eilionoir; also associated with Helen

Rare gem
Welsh

Anwen

Very beautiful

Rare gem
Thai · Welsh

Mali

Flower or jasmine in Thai; Welsh form of Mari

Rare gem
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