Karie

Meaning of Karie

Karie is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, a variant spelling of Carrie—a diminutive of Caroline and Carol, themselves derived from Old High German Karl, meaning “free man.” Pronounced KAH-ree (/kɑrˌi/), it carries connotations of independence and quiet strength. In Minnesota between 1960 and 1980, Karie held a modest yet steady place on annual name lists, ranking between 118th and 165th with six to eleven recorded births each year. Though it was never among the most popular choices, its enduring presence offers parents a well-established and subtly distinctive option.