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Carissa

Gender  Female
Type  Single Name
Species  DogCat

Meaning

Latin origin - artistic.

Related Names

Karissa, Clarissa, Karis.

Famous Usage

Carissa Moore - four-time World Surf League champion and Olympic gold medalist.

Screen Details

Carissa Paige played by Sarah Drew in 'Everwood'. Character Clarissa Darling from 'Clarissa Explains It All' (similar name variant). Detective Carissa Jones in the TV series 'The Rookie'.

Personality Plus

Sweet, graceful, and elegant - suits a refined pet with a gentle nature and sophisticated charm. The name has a melodic quality that matches well with pets who are both beautiful and intelligent.

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