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Karre

Female

« Karre is an ancient Norwegian male name meaning 'fort', derived from the Old Norse word 'karri' signifying 'strong' or 'powerful'. »

#58640 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

The name Karre is of Norwegian origin and means "fort". It is a masculine given name that has been used in Norway for centuries. The name is believed to have been derived from the Old Norse word "karri", which meant "strong" or "powerful". In Norwegian, the name is often spelled as "Kåre", but it can also be found in other spellings such as Karri and Kare. Despite its strength, the name Karre has not been particularly popular throughout history, with only a small number of people bearing this name at any given time. However, it remains a distinctive and unique choice for parents looking for a strong and meaningful name for their son.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Karre since 1880

Total births
6
Total since 1880
Peak year
1972
6 births
in 1972
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years