Carry

Carry is an English given name functioning as a variant spelling of Carrie, itself a diminutive of Caroline or Carol, which derive ultimately from the Latin Carolus, the Latinized form of the Germanic name Karl, meaning free man. The name gained popularity in the nineteenth century alongside the widespread use of Carrie as an independent given name. Carry Nation, the American temperance activist, is among the more historically notable bearers of this spelling. Related forms include Carrie, Carol, Caroline, and Karen.