Caris

My daughter’s name is Kerys pronounced Kare-iss.

I have a daughter, now 17, whose name is Caris. I chose this spelling because, quite simply, it is pronounced EXACTLY LIKE IT LOOKS -- as we often, say "Caris, like PARIS with a 'C'!" The "ys" ending of the "Carys" version was a surefire way to ensure she would be called "Carries" all her life and I could already see the Kh/Charis being pronounced "CHAIR-is" or "CHER-reece." The simple 5-letter, "say it like it looks" version has served her well and she has gotten so many compliments on her name over the years. Best of all, in the bible it is the Greek word for the "grace of God." I don't regret my decision and hope this helps other moms who are wavering on options for spelling!

Pronounced KA-ris, like the A in "sat". I prefer this way, but definitely not like CAR-is, and CARE-is. KAH-ris is fine with me, but Ka-rees is the worst.