Carter
Boy · Old English
carter · 2 beats
Meaning
Cart driver; a working surname turned given name of clean, modern confidence.
The vibe
Carter is the name of someone who knows where he's going. Modern and spirited, he carries the self-possession of someone who never seems lost — purposeful, warm, and reliably in motion.
Quick questions
Is Carter a boy's or a girl's name?
Carter is a boy's name of Old English origin.
How popular is Carter?
Carter sits in the sweet spot — recognised when you say it, but far from everywhere.
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