Carisse as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Carisse

What is the meaning of the name Carisse ?

The baby name Carisse is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced kə-REES (kuh-REES),/kəˈriːs/.

Carisse is Greek in Origin.

Carisse is a modern feminine given name that likely blends several traditions. Most directly it echoes Carissa/Charissa from Greek cháris “grace, favor,” and the Late Latin carus “dear, beloved,” while its spelling reflects French-influenced forms such as Charisse, Clarisse, and Cerise. Because of these intertwined roots, the name is commonly read as “grace,” “kindness/charity,” or “beloved.”

Literary antecedents include Spenser’s Charissa in The Faerie Queene; contemporary use of Carisse appears from the late 20th century in English-speaking countries, aligned with the vogue for -issa/-isse endings. The dancer and actress Cyd Charisse helped familiarize the sound, though Carisse itself remains rare. Variant spellings include Carise, Karisse, Carissa, Karissa, Charisse, Cherise, and Cerise; related names are Carys/Cerys and Caris. Common nicknames are Cari, Carrie, Riss, and Rissa.