Name:
Carey
Gender:
Both
Origin:
Gaelic, Irish
Meaning:
Carey originates in Irish language and means "Ciardha's descendent". Initially, it functioned as a surname and as a surname it is used until today. Later on, however, it started being used as a masculine and feminine given name as well, currently, it is much more popular for girls.
Pronunciation:
KER-ee
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Cary
Famous Carey:
Carey Davis : football player
Carey Hart : actor
Carey Price : hockey player
Carey Talley : soccer player