Cartwright

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Cartwright is an occupational surname referring to a person who makes carts or wagons. The name is derived from the Old English words "carr" meaning cart, and "wyrhta" meaning wright or maker.
Popularity
As a first name, Cartwright is not popular worldwide. As a surname, however, it is quite widespread, with the majority of Cartwrights residing in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

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Cartwright Name meanings & History

The name Cartwright is an occupational surname referring to a person who makes carts or wagons. The name is derived from the Old English words "carr" meaning cart, and "wyrhta" meaning wright or maker. Transferred use from the surname Cartwright. This name is more commonly used as a surname rather than a first name. However, for parents who are looking for an unusual occupational name, Cartwright could be a unique choice.

Zodiac Sign of Cartwright: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cartwright:

C: Copycat,Clever,Curious,Chatty,Choice,Candid,Cute

A: Assertive,Ambitious,Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative,Action

R: Restless,Resourceful,Rational,Reason

T: Tireless,Testy,Tacky,Touchy,Talkative,Doubting Thomas,Truth

W: Wild,Willful,Wonderful,Wishful,Wonderment

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

G: Genuine,Gregarious,Goof-off,Go-getter

H: Hyper,Hope,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing,Haggle

Cartwright is:

  • a Common name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Simple name

Famous People

Famous people with the surname Cartwright include the American inventor and businessman, Edmund Cartwright, who invented the power loom, and the British actor, Veronica Cartwright, who starred in the horror classic, Alien.

2.) Cartwright (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) creative

Other Forms: Cart, Cartright, Kart, Kartwright


3.) Cartwright (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) cart builder.

Other Forms: Cartright


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