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Meaning and origin
Cara is a Celtic girl name. The meaning of the name is `Friend`.


Where is it used?
The name Cara is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Kara (In English)
Katherine (In English)


See also
In Scandinavian, German and in English: Carina (F)
In French and in English: Carine
In English and in Finnish: Carita (F)
In English (Modern): Karaugh
In Other languages: Karena
In Other languages: Karina
In Other languages: Karyna


Extra information:
Alternative meanings (Italian) Beloved (Vietnamese) Diamond

What Cara`s say about their name

1. The best thing about the name Cara:
   its really unique with a 'C'
   The worst thing about the name:
   i get called Carla sometimes
   If my name wasn`t Cara....:
   it would be Yeardley :|
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   I love my name, it really suits my personality i think :) and i get called 'Cars' which is cool :)
2. The best thing about the name Cara:
   Its simple and unique
   The worst thing about the name:
   people often mispronouce it
   If my name wasn`t Cara....:
   
   Extra information:
   I think Cara with a C is less common then Kara with a K
3. The best thing about the name Cara:
   Not many other people have it
   The worst thing about the name:
   It's Short
   If my name wasn`t Cara....:
   it would be Elizabeth, no thanks
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4. The best thing about the name Cara:
   its unique
   The worst thing about the name:
   most people mispronounce it grrrrr... Carla, Clara, Ciara, Carol, and so on...
   If my name wasn`t Cara....:
   god onli nos wat id have been called
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5. The best thing about the name Cara:
   It sounds special since it has a lot of meanings in different languages besides italian and vietnamese.
   The worst thing about the name:
   At starbucks they spell my name as Kara but that simply is it.
   If my name wasn`t Cara....:
   It wouldn't be the same as now.
   Extra information:
   In Korean, Kara and Cara are spelt the same (키리)
6. The best thing about the name Cara:
   People give me nicknames like: Care, or Care-Bear.
   The worst thing about the name:
   They say it wrong. Everytime. Carla, Carol, Carly...or spell it worng (like Kara).
   If my name wasn`t Cara....:
   My mom wanted to name me Dezzy (Dezzi), so probably Desiree.
   Extra information:
   I don't mind it so much anymore...though Dezzi would of been cool^^
7. The best thing about the name Cara:
   I love the meaning
   The worst thing about the name:
   Its not the prettiest name imo
   If my name wasn`t Cara....:
   I would of been named cadamia
   Extra information:
   It grows on ya after 21 years
8. The best thing about the name Cara:
   its not very common.
   The worst thing about the name:
   a lot of people say it wrong.
   If my name wasn`t Cara....:
   not that i can think of.
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9. The best thing about the name Cara:
   The best thing is having a unique name.
   The worst thing about the name:
   People often mispronounce it and say Car - a
   If my name wasn`t Cara....:
   I wouldn't have to spell my so simple name for everyone but i thinkk it's funny.
   Extra information:
   I love my name and owuldn't change it for anything in the world Plus I always get the same nickname wherever I go. Carebear!
10. The best thing about the name Cara:
    It's not a name you hear alot.
    The worst thing about the name:
    Never find pre-made things with your name on them.
    If my name wasn`t Cara....:
    I wouldn't be me with out this name. I love it!
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11. The best thing about the name Cara:
    It is unique.
    The worst thing about the name:
    The name is often mispronounced.
    If my name wasn`t Cara....:
    I wouldn't have been named after my grandmother.
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12. The best thing about the name Cara:
    Its different
    The worst thing about the name:
    People always call you carla or carly
    If my name wasn`t Cara....:
    I just wouldnt be me because thats my name
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