Carey
From the Irish surname Ó Ciardha, a patronymic meaning "descendant of Ciardha", a personal name of uncertain origin.
Meaning and origin
This surname emerged from the Irish Ó Ciardha family line and entered English through Anglicization.
How to pronounce Carey
| English (US) | KAIR-ee /ˈkɛɹi/ |
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