Popularity: 11218
Origin: Celtic
Other Origin(s): Irish
Meaning: Dark; Black
The name Carey has deep Irish roots and means "dark” or “black." It is gender-neutral and is known to be an abbreviation of the name Carol or Caroline. Carey is derived from the Gaelic surname O'Ciardha, which stems from the east of Ireland. In ancient Ireland, O'Ciardhas were lords in County Kildare who dispersed after the Anglo-Norman invasion of the 12th century, allowing the name to become more widespread across the country. Carey is a beautiful name that can honor either baby's Irish heritage or mysterious, dark features.
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