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Name Caress
Gender Feminine
Usage English (American, Rare), African American (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. /kə.ˈɹɛs/(English)
Other Forms FormsCaressa, Caresse
Theme love
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

Directly from the English word caress meaning "an act or expression of kindness or affection", ultimately from Latin carus "beloved". A fictional bearer was Cassandra 'Caress' Morell, a prominent character on the American soap opera Dynasty, who appeared on the show in 1986. That year 69 girls born in the United States were named Caress.
Added 5/16/2016 by J21