Caragh
Irish (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Caragh
Caragh is an Irish name derived from the Irish word "cara" meaning "friend," with the suffix "-agh" being a common Irish diminutive or locative ending.
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Etymology
Caragh is an Irish name derived from the Irish word "cara" meaning "friend," with the suffix "-agh" being a common Irish diminutive or locative ending. The name has roots in Old Irish and is fundamentally a Gaelic linguistic creation.
Caragh is primarily used in Irish culture and among Irish diaspora communities, with no specific religious association, though historically most Irish bearers would have been Catholic; it has gained modest modern usage as a given name particularly in Ireland and among those of Irish heritage.
Caragh currently ranks #15,367 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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