Caresse
Pronunciation: [ k-AHR-ehs ]
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Meaning & Origin
Caresse is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AHR-ehs.
Parents who love the name Caresse often also consider Christiane, Aren, Fayla .
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Caresse first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 331 babies have been named Caresse in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caresse is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,503 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,503
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Caresse
Caresse is a girl name .
Caresse is currently ranked #36,503 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caresse include Car, Care, Carey, Careie, Sse, Ssey, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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