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Carris

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Carris: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2005.

With its roots in the Welsh *caru*, meaning "to love," Carris is a modern, melodic name that ultimately connects to the ancient Celtic word for "love" or "beloved." It's often considered a variant of the more established Caris or Charis, though it also shares a phonetic kinship with the Greek *charis*, meaning "grace" or "kindness." The name remains rare but carries an air of gentle warmth. While no famous bearers spring readily to mind, the name feels quietly literary, and it could easily suit a character in a modern novel. A close relative, Carys, is far more common in Wales, but Carris offers a subtly different rhythm, and both names share that core meaning of being deeply cherished.