A gentle touch or gesture of affection
Derived from the English word for a tender touch, it ultimately traces back to the French 'caresse' and the Italian 'carezza,' meaning dear or beloved. It is a rare word-name that emphasizes physical tenderness and emotional warmth. While it has never been common in the United States, it fits the modern trend of using evocative nouns as names.
Less common today
Caress isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,712 in 1990.
A character in the television series Dynasty · Dynasty
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
