Kara Dangerfield

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kara Dangerfield — Irish
64K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kara Dangerfield is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Kara is a feminine given name of Irish origin. Kara is both a given name and a surname with various, unrelated origins in various cultures. As an English name, it is usually considered a modern spelling variant of the Italian endearment cara, meaning beloved, or the Irish word cara, meaning friend. Neither Cara nor Kara has been in common use as a name in Italy or Ireland prior to the 20th century, though Kara had been in use as an independent name in the United States since at least the 1890s. It had occasionally been used as a hypocorism for the name Caroline. The surname Dangerfield: Dangerfield is an English surname, originally from a Norman name d'Angerville, after one of several places in northern France called Angerville. Chris Dangerfield, (born 1955), English football player Chris Dangerfield, (born 1972), storyteller, comedian, and YouTuber Crystal Dangerfield (born 1998), Minnesota Lynx point guard Fyfe Dangerfield (born 1980), English songwriter and musician with Guillemots Jordan Dangerfield (born 1990), American NFL football player Joseph Dangerfield (born 1977), American musician George Dangerfield (1904–1986), English-American journalist Gordon Dangerfield (bo. Kara is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 64K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Kara reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Kara

Irish

Kara is both a given name and a surname with various, unrelated origins in various cultures. As an English name, it is usually considered a modern spelling variant of the Italian endearment cara, meaning beloved, or the Irish word cara, meaning friend. Neither Cara nor Kara has been in common use as a name in Italy or Ireland prior to the 20th century, though Kara had been in use as an independent name in the United States since at least the 1890s. It had occasionally been used as a hypocorism for the name Caroline.

Surname: Dangerfield

English

Dangerfield is an English surname, originally from a Norman name d'Angerville, after one of several places in northern France called Angerville. Chris Dangerfield, (born 1955), English football player Chris Dangerfield, (born 1972), storyteller, comedian, and YouTuber Crystal Dangerfield (born 1998), Minnesota Lynx point guard Fyfe Dangerfield (born 1980), English songwriter and musician with Guillemots Jordan Dangerfield (born 1990), American NFL football player Joseph Dangerfield (born 1977), American musician George Dangerfield (1904–1986), English-American journalist Gordon Dangerfield (bo.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Kara is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Kara by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Kara Dangerfield

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Kara Dangerfield:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Kara?
The first name Kara originates from Irish. Kara is both a given name and a surname with various, unrelated origins in various cultures. As an English name, it is usually considered a modern spelling variant of the Italian endearment cara, meaning beloved, or the Irish word cara, meaning friend. Neither Cara nor Kara has been in common use as a name in Italy or Ireland prior to the 20th century, though Kara had been in use as an independent name in the United States since at least the 1890s. It had occasionally been used as a hypocorism for the name Caroline.
When was Kara most popular?
The name Kara reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dangerfield?
The surname Dangerfield originates from English. Dangerfield is an English surname, originally from a Norman name d'Angerville, after one of several places in northern France called Angerville. Chris Dangerfield, (born 1955), English football player Chris Dangerfield, (born 1972), storyteller, comedian, and YouTuber Crystal Dangerfield (born 1998), Minnesota Lynx point guard Fyfe Dangerfield (born 1980), English songwriter and musician with Guillemots Jordan Dangerfield (born 1990), American NFL football player Joseph Dangerfield (born 1977), American musician George Dangerfield (1904–1986), English-American journalist Gordon Dangerfield (bo.
What are the origins of the name Kara Dangerfield?
The name Kara Dangerfield combines two different traditions: the first name Kara has Irish roots, while the surname Dangerfield originates from English.
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