Carmen
c(a)-rmen,
car-men
Origin:Hebrew
Popularity:812
Meaning:garden, orchard
There are plenty of famous Carmens out there (Electra, Miranda, Sandiego) but the most well-known of them all is Georges Bizet’s opera “Carmen,” which is considered a masterpiece. If you think of your baby as your own little masterpiece, consider this name. It’s more commonly a girls' name, but in Spanish culture it's also used for boys. It’s a friendly, confident, no-frills name that’s easy to say and spell. Actor Alec Baldwin named his daughter Carmen in 2013.
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Famous Carmens
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- Carmen ElectraActress
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