To touch or stroke lovingly
Derived from the French word 'caresse', meaning a gentle touch or embrace. It emerged as a rare given name in the early 20th century, often associated with tenderness and affection. It is most famously linked to the socialite and publisher Caresse Crosby.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Caresse in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American socialite, poet, and inventor of the modern brassiere
