Cat name
Carina
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- female
- Syllables
- 3
Meaning
The keel — a brilliant southern constellation
More
The keel of the ancient ship Argo — a southern constellation housing the supergiant Canopus.
Themes
Questions
- What does Carina mean?
- Carina means The keel — a brilliant southern constellation. It's a name of Latin origin.
- Where does the name Carina come from?
- Carina comes from Latin. It's associated with these themes: Astronomy.
- Is Carina a boy or girl cat name?
- Carina is traditionally a female name, but cat names don't have to follow human conventions — many people use it for cats of any sex.
- Is Carina a good name for a cat?
- Carina is a thoughtful pick. At 3 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Astronomy. It means "The keel — a brilliant southern constellation." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.