| Meaning | song, poem |
| Origin | Hebrew, Latin |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Carmen |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Car-men |
Derived from the Latin word "carmen," meaning "song" or "poem," the name Carmen carries a profound sense of artistic beauty and femininity. This melodic name has captivated parents around the world for its enchanting charm and creative connotations.
Carmen symbolizes a person with a passion for self-expression. The name exudes creativity and allure, suggesting an individual with a melodious voice and a strong artistic inclination. With its diverse origins, Carmen reflects a versatile and cosmopolitan nature, making it a perfect choice for parents seeking a name that embraces cultural richness.
Carmen's variations, such as Carmela, Carmine, Carmelita, and Carmina, offer unique options while retaining the name's elegance. Similar names like Carolina, Camila, Clara, Camille, and Catalina share a similar aura of grace and sophistication.
From famous real-life personalities like Portuguese-Brazilian actress Carmen Miranda and American supermodel Carmen Dell'Orefice to fictional characters like Carmen Sandiego and Carmen Cortez, the name Carmen has left an indelible mark in various realms of art and entertainment.
Choosing the name Carmen for your baby girl bestows upon her the gift of artistic inspiration and a name that will resonate with timeless elegance.
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| Christina |
| Cassandra |
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| Charlotte |
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| Claire |
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| Chelsea |
| Christine |
| Car |
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| Carma |
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| Carmen Miranda | Portuguese-Brazilian actress and singer |
| Carmen Electra | American actress, model, and TV personality |
| Carmen Dell'Orefice | American supermodel and actress |
| Carmen McRae | American jazz singer |
| Carmen Ejogo | British actress and singer |
| Carmen Chaplin | British actress and filmmaker |
| Carmen Kass | Estonian supermodel |
| Carmen Lomana | Spanish socialite and television personality |
| Carmen Basilio | American professional boxer |
| Carmen Consoli | Italian singer-songwriter |
| Carmen Twillie | American singer |
| Carmen Dell'Aversano | Italian actress |
| Carmen Lawrence | Australian politician and academic |
| Carmen Duncan | Australian actress |
| Carmen Reinhart | American economist and academic |
| Carmen Zapata | American actress and human rights activist |
| Carmen Amaya | Spanish flamenco dancer and singer |
| Carmen Romero Rubio | Mexican First Lady |
| Carmen Calvo | Spanish politician and lawyer |
| Carmen Best | American law enforcement officer |
| Carmen Sandiego | Protagonist of the educational video game series |
| Carmen Diaz | Character from the musical film "Fame" |
| Carmen Winstead | Urban legend character |
| Carmen Phillips | Character from the TV series "GLOW" |
| Carmen Pratchett | Character from Terry Pratchett's Discworld series |
| Carmen Salvatore | Character from the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Carmen Farooq-Lane | Character from the TV series "Supergirl" |
| Carmen Cortez | Character from the film "Spy Kids" |
| Carmen Ives | Character from the novel "The Power" by Naomi Alderman |
| Carmen Rodriguez | Character from the TV series "On My Block" |
| Carmen Du Preez | Character from the TV series "Orange Is the New Black" |
| Carmen Howle | Character from the book series "Malory Towers" by Enid Blyton |
| Carmen Ghia | Character from the musical "The Producers" |
| Carmen Lowell | Character from the film "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" |
| Carmen Vega | Character from the TV series "Devious Maids" |
| Carmen Hidalgo | Character from the video game "Assassin's Creed IV - Black Flag" |
| Carmen Ibanez | Character from the film "Starship Troopers" |