Cari: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

Cari is a shortened form of the name Caridad, which is of Spanish origin. The name Caridad means "charity" or "generosity" in Spanish. It is derived from the Latin word "caritas," which also means "charity" or "love." Caridad is often used as a feminine given name in Spanish-speaking countries.

The name Cari is of Latin origin and is a variant of Cara, meaning "beloved" or "dear" in Italian. It can also be a short form of names like Carol or Caroline, which have similar meanings.

The popularity of the name Cari can vary depending on the country and time period. In the United States, the name Cari was more popular during the 1970s and 1980s. However, it has decreased in popularity since then. According to the Social Security Administration, Cari was not in the top 1,000 names given to babies in the United States in 2020.

1. Cara
2. Karen
3. Carly
4. Carrie
5. Caroline
6. Carys
7. Karina
8. Carolina
9. Carissa
10. Carmen

1. Nick - commonly used as a nickname for Nicholas or Nicole.
2. Mike - often used as a shortened form of Michael or Michelle.
3. Alex - usually used as a nickname for Alexander or Alexandra.
4. Chris - commonly used as a shortened form of Christopher or Christine.
5. Sam - often used as a nickname for Samuel or Samantha.
6. Dan - usually used as a shortened form of Daniel or Danielle.
7. Kate - commonly used as a shortened form of Katherine or Kathleen.
8. Matt - often used as a nickname for Matthew or Matilda.
9. Jake - usually used as a shortened form of Jacob or Jacqueline.
10. Liz - commonly used as a shortened form of Elizabeth or Liza.

1. Cari DeTwiler - American novelist and author of "The Quick and the Dead"
2. Cari Champion - American television host, sports journalist, and broadcaster
3. Cari Rincker - American attorney, author, and television personality
4. Cari Mora - Fictional character from Thomas Harris' novel "Cari Mora"
5. Cari Beauchamp - American author, historian, and film critic
6. Cari J. Cari - Austrian music producer, rapper, and songwriter
7. Cari Roccaro - American professional soccer player
8. Cari Elise Fletcher - American singer-songwriter and former member of the musical group "Fifth Harmony"
9. Cari Noga - American novelist and author of "Sparrow Migrations"
10. Cari Blalock - American actress known for her roles in "A Series of Unfortunate Events" and "I'm Not a Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce"