CARA
Cara
Cara is a British surname that has its roots in the Gaelic language and culture. The name is derived from the Gaelic word "Ciar," which means dark or black and is often used to describe someone with dark hair or dark features.
The Cara surname is commonly found in regions with a strong Celtic influence, such as Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair or complexion, and over time became established as a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Cara have been associated with various professions and activities, ranging from agriculture and fishing to art and literature. The name has also been used as a given name in some cases, further demonstrating its enduring popularity and significance.
Today, the surname Cara continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a link to the rich cultural heritage of the British Isles. Individuals bearing the surname Cara can take pride in their connection to the Gaelic language and the traditions of their ancestors.
There are approximately 214 people named Cara in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Cara.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alfred
- Andre
- Antonio
- Ardian
- David
- Federico
- Fehmi
- Francesco
- Lee
- Luan
- Marco
- Nilesh
- Thomas
- Vince
- Vincent
Female
- Alison
- Anna
- Annalise
- Bonita
- Catherine
- Charlotte
- Elizabeth
- Felicia
- Hanaa
- Heather
- Laura
- Louise
- Paula
- Tina
Similar and related surnames
- Caar
- Caer
- Cair
- Caira
- Caire
- Car
- Caraan
- Carad
- Carag
- Carage
- Carah
- Carahaa
- Caraig
- Caral
- Carall
- Caram
- Caran
- Carans
- Carare
- Caras
- Carass
- Caraus
- Caraway
- Caray
- Card
- Care
- Cari
- Caria
- Carl
- Carn
- Caro
- Carp
- Carr
- Carra
- Carrad
- Carrah
- Carral
- Carran
- Carras
- Carrat
- Carrau
- Carray
- Carraz
- Carre
- Carrea
- Carree
- Cars
- Cart
- Cary
- Caur
- Caurah
- Caure
- Caway
- Cayre
- Chora
- Coar
- Coare
- Cora
- Coray
- Core
- Corea
- Corr
- Corra
- Correa
- Correia
- Corrie
- Cree
- Cura
- Curas
- Curay
- Curea
- Curr
- Curra
- Curras
- Curray
- Currea
- Gare
- Gor
- Gora
- Kahra
- Kaira
- Kara
- Karaa
- Karai
- Karas
- Karra
- Kaura
- Kayra
- Kear
- Keer
- Kera
- Kerai
- Kerr
- Khahra
- Khaira
- Khara
- Kharas
- Kharay
- Kharaz
- Kira
- Kora
- Kour
- Kura
- Quarrie
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.