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Care

Unisex Name day: April 11
Care is a short form of Carey: on birth records it is written Carey (29,533 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Carey page. Also a short form of Caren.
Origin: Celtic (Irish). Meaning: Descendant of the dark one (surname origin).
Given name from the Irish surname Ó Ciardha, ultimately from 'ciar' meaning dark or black.

Name day for Care

April 11

Why this day? Care is a short form of Carey, and shares its name day.

Care is celebrated in the United States on April 11.

The story of the name Care

Care is a short form of Carey. It keeps its origin (Celtic (Irish)) and meaning — descendant of the dark one (surname origin), and shares its name day, April 11.

On birth records, Care is rarely written as such: the Cares are Careys (29,533 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Carey page. Care is also a short form of Caren.

Frequently asked questions about Care

What does Care mean?

Care is a short form of Carey, which means descendant of the dark one (surname origin).

When is Care's name day?

April 11, together with Carey: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Care a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Carey.

Care's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Care

Top 10

  1. Lori96%
  2. Laura96%
  3. Joanne89%
  4. Glenda89%
  5. Diana88%
  6. Dianne88%
  7. Diane88%
  8. Ellen88%
  9. Cynthia88%
  10. Debra87%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie50%
  2. Toni52%
  3. Cindy55%
  4. Connie62%
  5. Constance62%
  6. Melody64%
  7. Barbara64%
  8. Teresa64%
  9. Theresa64%
  10. Terri64%

Love potential for Care

Top 10

  1. Janet92%
  2. Denise92%
  3. Glenda89%
  4. Renee88%
  5. Yvonne88%
  6. Annette88%
  7. Brenda87%
  8. Darlene87%
  9. Gail87%
  10. Beverly86%

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn45%
  2. Melody45%
  3. Wanda47%
  4. Bonnie48%
  5. Toni51%
  6. Rita53%
  7. Georgia54%
  8. Cindy55%
  9. Carla58%
  10. Joy61%

Professional potential for Care

Top 10

  1. Beverly77%
  2. Maria76%
  3. Jacqueline74%
  4. Sally73%
  5. Sharon73%
  6. Glenda72%
  7. Annette71%
  8. Rosemary71%
  9. Christine71%
  10. Barbara70%

Bottom 10

  1. Gloria42%
  2. Vickie42%
  3. Vicki42%
  4. Rita42%
  5. Carla43%
  6. Regina43%
  7. Jane44%
  8. Jeanne44%
  9. Jo44%
  10. Janice44%

Crush potential for Care

Top 10

  1. Darlene96%
  2. Glenda95%
  3. Denise93%
  4. Linda92%
  5. Joanne91%
  6. Debbie90%
  7. Debra90%
  8. Deborah90%
  9. Rosemary88%
  10. Beverly88%

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie54%
  2. Toni56%
  3. Cindy58%
  4. Martha59%
  5. Roberta59%
  6. Connie59%
  7. Constance59%
  8. Joy61%
  9. Barbara62%
  10. Wanda62%
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