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Carine

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Carine: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1985.

Carine is a name with multiple roots, most familiar to English speakers as a French form of Cara or Carina, which derive from the Latin *cārus* meaning “beloved” or “dear.” It can also be a variant of the Irish Cáirde, meaning “friend,” and in some traditions connects to the Greek *kore* for “maiden.” Notable bearers include Carine Roitfeld, the influential French fashion editor and former editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris, and Carine Fabius, a Haitian-born American author and art collector. The name shares its Latin root with the Italian city of Carrara, beloved for its marble—tracing back to the same sense of something cherished or valuable. Carine has remained a graceful, underused choice in Scotland, offering a softer alternative to the more common Cara or Karen, and carries a quietly international elegance.