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Carey (for a girl)

35 replies

LadyArden · 23/01/2009 10:43

Any thoughts?

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LadyArden · 23/01/2009 12:04

Pronounced like Mariah.

It's actually an Irish surname, but there is Carey Lowell (Richard Gere's wife) and an up and coming Brit (I think) actress called Carey Mulligan.

I think it's quite nice, although might be confused with Kerry or Carrie.

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PrimulaVeris · 23/01/2009 11:27

What MrsMattie said. I don't normally like this sort of american-style name at all but ... it's actually quite nice. Like it.

Though ... Mariah; and that last archbishop of canterbury who used to drone on a lot

lastboxoftampons · 23/01/2009 11:20

The only Carey I know is a guy.
Do know plenty of Carrie's though.

Makes me think of SJP and Sex in the City

annasmami · 23/01/2009 11:12

Sounds a little 70s and American to me, but a nice name nevertheless.

mumof2andabit · 23/01/2009 11:12

Love it! Would probably spell it Cari or carrie but I'm just being difficult!

MrsMattie · 23/01/2009 11:06

Mariah connotations and very American, but I don't hate it. It could grow on me

yellowflowers · 23/01/2009 11:05

Lovely name.Pronounced like Mariah's surname

MrsJoeMcIntyre · 23/01/2009 10:47

Reminds me of Mariah. Which is a good thing in my book, but maybe wouldn't be for the majority of people!

Lemontart · 23/01/2009 10:47

I know a little girl called Cerys which is shortened to Carey. Dad is welsh though..

Gorionine · 23/01/2009 10:45

Is it pronounced like Carrie?

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