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Carrie
KA-ree
Carrie (name) means a feminine given name, originally a diminutive of Caroline, now also used as a formal given name. Example: “Carrie invited everyone to her birthday party.”
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A feminine given name, originally a diminutive of Caroline, now also used as a formal given name.
"Carrie invited everyone to her birthday party."
"Zachary Block chats with Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen about their new show, Portlandia, which airs on IFC, Fridays at 10:30."
— , Portlandia (2011)
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What does “Carrie” mean?
The word “Carrie” means a feminine given name, originally a diminutive of Caroline, now also used as a formal given name.
How do you pronounce “Carrie”?
“Carrie” is pronounced KA-ree (/ˈkæ.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Carrie” in a sentence?
Here is “Carrie” used in a sentence: “Carrie invited everyone to her birthday party.”
What part of speech is “Carrie”?
“Carrie” is a name.
Is “Carrie” a common word?
“Carrie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Carrie short for another name?
Yes, Carrie originated as a diminutive, or nickname form, of Caroline. Over time it has also come to be used as a standalone formal given name.
Is Carrie a masculine or feminine name?
Carrie is a feminine given name, typically given to girls and women.
Can Carrie be used as a full name rather than a nickname?
Yes. While Carrie began as a diminutive of Caroline, it is now commonly used on its own as a formal given name, independent of the longer form.
