Karen

Karen is a Danish name derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning "pure" or "clear."

Notable Namesakes

• Karen Carpenter - Singer in The Carpenters.
• Karen Gillan - Actress in "Doctor Who" and "Guardians of the Galaxy."
• Karen Allen - Actress in "Raiders of the Lost Ark."
• Karen Black - Actress in "Five Easy Pieces" and "Nashville."
• Karen Huger - Reality TV star on "The Real Housewives of Potomac."
• Karen Mok - Hong Kong singer and actress.
• Karen McDougal - Model and former Playboy Playmate.
• Karen Elson - British model and singer-songwriter.
• Karen Fukuhara - Actress in "The Boys" and "Suicide Squad."
• Karen O - Lead singer of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Karen

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Karen

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Karen