Cara Name Meaning

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The name Cara comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Cara below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Cara Name Meaning

EnglishFrom an Italian word meaning "beloved". It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, though it did not become popular until after the 1950s.

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Cece
2 Coleen
3 Cokkie
4 Cearra
5 Ceren
6 Cathy
7 Chenda
8 Clytia
9 Cheri
10 Chichi
11 Ĉiela
12 Coline
13 Cili
14 Candis
15 Caren
16 Caelie
17 Cher
18 Cansu
19 Carine
20 Chun
21 Carrie
22 Cadi
23 Carly
24 Cajsa
25 Carley
26 Chipo
27 Chara
28 Caron
29 Cleo
30 Circe
31 Charna
32 Cátia
33 Careen
34 Catrin
35 Cerise
36 Caelia
37 Cindi
38 Cilla
39 Charla
40 Carita
41 Chelle
42 Camila
43 Cloé
44 China
45 Colene
46 Carlie
47 Caryl
48 Cille
49 Chou
50 Çağri
51 Carys
52 Chioma
53 Cardea
54 Carlyn
55 Cirila
56 Cindra
57 Carry
58 Cedar
59 Clelia
60 Cicely
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