carey

Ca-rey · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A surname of Irish origin.

  2. 2.

    A given name, used for both males and females.

Related words

See also: carrie, names

Etymology

From Irish "O Ciardha" meaning descendant of Ciardha, where "Ciardha" derives from "ciar" meaning dark or black. Also found as an Anglicized form of various Irish and Welsh names.