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Love the name Carmen. I had a friend once tell me you shouldn’t use it if you’re not Hispanic but I don’t agree. Yes, it’s of Spanish origin but who really cares? It’s a lovely name.

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I don’t like the English version Carmel at all. Sounds like caramel.

This message was edited 8/14/2021, 7:59 AM

I know a few Carmen’s. The name itself I always felt neutral on. No strong feelings, really. Carmel, is meh. If a wanted a “garden” name I wouldn’t chose Hortensia or Vesna.

Carmen Sandiego! Seriously, though, I think it’s a sweet, melodious name.

Carmen is very saucy. I like it.

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I prefer Carmela / Carmella to Carmel, which doesn't sound like a name to me.

Carmen is a nice name. I like it, it's cool.

Carmen has a 1940's movie star sort of energy to me. It's glamorous in a down to earth way. I quite like it.

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Carmel makes me think of a dog name, and also a hospital/seniors home, because "Mount Carmel" is used in so many institution names. I still love the sound - it's so buttery and rich.

I think Carmen is beautiful. It's one of my favorite Spanish names, and I think it carries over well for non-Hispanic people as well.
Carmel just makes me think of caramel.

I love Carmen! It’s feminine while still being strong, straightforward and non-frilly.

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Carmel makes me think of nuns and caramel.

It's ok

I love Carmen and prefer it to Carmel, but Carmel is also pretty.