Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. KAHR-tər [key·IPA] Meaning & History Occupational name for a person who operated a cart to transport goods, from Norman French caretier. A famous bearer is the former American president Jimmy Carter (1924-). Related NamesDetails Given Name DescendantsCarter, Karter(English) Categories actors, actresses, American presidential surnames, athletes, first ladies of the USA, Marvel characters, musicians, occupations, saints, travel, word names Entry updated February 28, 2019
