Cara

KAR-ah2 syllables

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A name of Irish origin meaning 'friend' or 'beloved'. (Modern)

What does Cara mean?

Modern: A name of Irish origin meaning 'friend' or 'beloved'.. Cara is derived from the Irish word 'cara', meaning 'friend' or 'beloved'. It is commonly used as a feminine name.

Is Cara a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Cara in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #119 all-time — about 0.3 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (9 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Cara suit?

Classic

Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Introducing Cara!

As we settle down for nap time, I hear Cara's been practicing her hugging skills. With a name meaning 'friend,' I bet she'll end up as our official cuddle coordinator!

Names similar to Cara

Aadarsh — Indian name meaning 'ideal' or 'model'.Aaran — Variant of Aaron, meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted'.Aaric — Variant of Eric, meaning 'eternal ruler' in Old Norse.Aaron — Exalted or high mountain.Aarron — Variant of Aaron, meaning 'mountain of strength'.Aavya — Sanskrit name meaning 'first rays of light'.Abbas — Means 'lion' in Arabic; also a name of a historical figure.Abbot — A title for the head of a monastery, derived from the Latin 'abbas'.

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