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BoyPronounced American English /ˈkɑɹ.təɹ/; British English /ˈkɑː.tə/English language family

Carter

A name meaning "one who uses a cart".

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Carter is a boy name meaning "one who uses a cart".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈkɑɹ.təɹ/; British English /ˈkɑː.tə/.

GenderBoy
Meaningone who uses a cart
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈkɑɹ.təɹ/; British English /ˈkɑː.tə/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name comes from the English surname Carter meaning "one who uses a cart". A famous bearer of the surname is former American president Jimmy Carter (1924-2024).

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Usage: english

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