Carry is an
English and
German feminine
given name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a f ...
,
nickname
A nickname, in some circumstances also known as a sobriquet, or informally a "moniker", is an informal substitute for the proper name of a person, place, or thing, used to express affection, playfulness, contempt, or a particular character trait ...
and
surname
In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several give ...
, which serves as an alternate form of
Carrie and a diminutive form of several names including
Carola,
Carol,
Carlotta,
Carolin,
Carolina and
Caroline.
Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
Given name
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Carry Somers (born 1966), British fashion designer
Nickname
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Carry Geijssen, nickname of Carolina Cornelia Catharina Geijssen (born 1947), Dutch speed skater
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Carry Hauser, nickname of Carl Maria Hauser (1895–1985), Austrian painter, stage set designer and poet
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Carry van Bruggen, whose birthname was Caroline Lea de Haan and pen name was Justine Abbing (1881–1932), Dutch writer
*Cash and Carry Pyle, an alternate nickname of
C. C. Pyle, whose full name was Charles C. Pyle (1882–1939), American theater owner, sports agent and entrepreneur
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CarryMinati, whose birth name is Ajey Nagar (born 1999), Indian YouTuber
Surname
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David Carry
David Robert Carry (born 8 October 1981) is a Scottish former competition swimmer who represented Great Britain in the Olympics, FINA world championships and the European championships, and Scotland in the Commonwealth Games. He competed interna ...
(born 1981), Scottish swimmer
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Julius Carry (1952–2008), American actor
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Scoops Carry, nickname of George Dorman Carry (1915–1970), American jazz musician
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Sharon Carry (born 1950), Canadian education administrator
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Sincere Carry (born 1999), American basketball player
See also
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Cardy (surname)
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Carey (given name) Carey is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
*Carey Bell (1936–2007), American blues musician
*Carey Blyton (1932–2002), British composer
*Carey Cavanaugh (born 1955), former U.S. Ambassador/peace mediator
*Carey Davis (born 19 ...
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Carly (name)
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Carr (surname)
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Carré (surname)
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Carri Carri is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
Surname
* Albertina Carri (born 1973), Argentine screenwriter, film director and producer
* Daniele Delli Carri (born 1971), Italian footballer
Given name
* Carri Leig ...
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Carro (surname)
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Carty
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Cary (given name)
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Corry (surname)
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Curry (surname)
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McCarry
Notes
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English feminine given names
Feminine given names
German feminine given names