Namesakes
Fictional Characters from Television:
1 character
Lou Carpenter 1985 Neighbours 
Notable Actors and Entertainers:
2 actors
Charisma Carpenter 1970-
Sabrina Carpenter 1999-
Notable Athletes:
1 rugby
(rugby) Aaron Carpenter 1983-
Notable Filmmakers:
1 director/screenwriter
John Carpenter 1948-
Notable Musicians:
2 singers, 1 composer, 1 musician/singer
Richard Carpenter 1946-
John Carpenter 1948-
Karen Carpenter 1950-1983
Sabrina Carpenter 1999-
Notable Philosophers and Thinkers:
1 philosopher
Edward Carpenter 1844-1929
Notable Writers:
1 poet
Edward Carpenter 1844-1929
Olympic Medalists:
2 gold, 1 bronze, 1 silver
(gold) Ken Carpenter 1936 discus throw
(gold) Gordon Carpenter 1948 basketball
(bronze) Kip Carpenter 2002 speed skating
(silver) Alexandra Carpenter 2014; 2022 ice hockey