Caris
Meaning of Caris
Caris is a feminine given name of probable dual origin, appearing both as an Anglicized variant of the Welsh Carys—derived from the verb caru, “to love,” with a lineage traceable to medieval poetic traditions—and as an orthographic adaptation of the Ancient Greek Charis, signifying “grace” or “favor” within classical mythological contexts. In contemporary Anglo-American usage, Caris is pronounced /ˈkɛərɪs/ and has maintained a modest but stable presence in United States birth records, consistently ranking within the lower nine hundreds—with annual occurrences seldom exceeding sixty, including twenty-two infants registered in 2024 (rank 928)—a datum that underscores its relative rarity against the backdrop of more prevalent feminine appellations. Its statistical profile, which registers incremental fluctuations yet remains confined to the lower echelons of popularity lists, suggests that Caris is selected primarily by parents prioritizing etymological depth and understated distinction rather than mainstream familiarity. Such a synthesis of Celtic and Hellenic heritages, combined with its measured phonetic cadence, positions Caris as a deliberately curated choice, offering intellectual resonance and cultural stratification within the broader corpus of Anglo-American personal nomenclature.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KAIR-is (/kɛərɪs/)
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Notable People Named Caris
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