| Meaning | Christian, anointed |
| Origin | German |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Cars-ten |
Carsten brings Scandinavian sophistication and uncommon appeal to the naming landscape. The sharp consonants create a decisive, confident sound that suggests leadership and capability. This name choice demonstrates parents who value cultural depth and aren't afraid to choose something beyond the mainstream. Carsten maintains a serious, professional quality that will serve well in career settings while still being entirely approachable in casual contexts. The name's European roots give it an worldly, cultivated air that suggests education and refinement. Boys named Carsten often develop strong intellectual curiosity and independent thinking. The unique spelling ensures memorability, though pronunciation remains intuitive once heard. Carsten works beautifully for families with Germanic or Scandinavian heritage but requires no ethnic connection to appreciate its strength. The name resists easy nickname formation, encouraging use of the full form, which maintains its dignity. For parents seeking a name that's distinctive without being difficult, sophisticated without pretension, and strong without aggression, Carsten merits serious consideration.
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| Sten |
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| Carsten Jancker | German footballer |
| Carsten Ramelow | German footballer |
| Carsten Fischer | German athlete |
| Carsten Linnemann | German politician |
| Carsten Mogensen | Danish badminton player |
| Carsten Charles Sabathia Jr. | American baseball player |
| Carsten Höller | Belgian-German artist |
| Carsten Kengeter | German businessman |
| Carsten Roennfeldt | Australian composer |
| Carsten Bohn | German drummer and composer |
| Carsten Knudsen | Danish handball player |
| Carsten Juste | Dutch footballer |
| Carsten Jørgensen | Danish cyclist |
| Carsten Thomassen | Danish mathematician |
| Carsten Kammlott | German footballer |
| Carsten Schlangen | German middle-distance runner |
| Carsten Aaen | Danish handball player |
| Carsten Spohr | German businessman |
| Carsten Härle | German ski jumper |
| Carsten Müller | German chess player |
| Carsten Lund | character from the Danish TV series "Borgen" |
| Carsten Flöter | character from the German TV series "Tatort" |
| Carsten Kressner | character from the German TV series "Alarm für Cobra 11" |
| Carsten Riediger | character from the German TV series "Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten" |
| Carsten Kruse | character from the German TV series "Der Bulle von Tölz" |
| Carsten Reimann | character from the Danish TV series "Forbrydelsen" |
| Carsten Johansson | character from the Swedish TV series "Beck" |
| Carsten Bülow | character from the German TV series "Tatortreiniger" |
| Carsten Gräber | character from the German TV series "Der letzte Bulle" |
| Carsten Winkelmann | character from the German TV series "Notruf Hafenkante" |
| Carsten Zöllner | character from the German TV series "Polizeiruf 110" |
| Carsten Mørch | character from the Danish TV series "Badehotellet" |
| Carsten Werner | character from the German TV series "Rote Rosen" |
| Carsten Richter | character from the German TV series "In aller Freundschaft" |
| Carsten Berger | character from the German TV series "SOKO Wismar" |
| Carsten Vogel | character from the German TV series "Großstadtrevier" |
| Carsten Köhler | character from the German TV series "Die Fallers" |
| Carsten Albrecht | character from the German TV series "Die Rosenheim-Cops" |
| Carsten Haferkamp | character from the German TV series "Der Fahnder" |
| Carsten Engelhardt | character from the German TV series "Der Dicke" |