Karter Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Derived from the occupation of a cart driver, Karter implies hard work and dedication.

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A Deep Dive

Karter Overview

Meaning

Transporter of goods by cart

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

English, German

Etymology

Derived from the English occupational surname for those who transported goods by cart, originating from the Old English word “craet.”

Pronunciation

/ˈkɑrtər/

Popularity

Karter is a trendy name in the USA, often chosen for its modern and unique appeal. In 2023, Karter ranked #160 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Unique, Occupational

Associated Traits

Energetic, strong, modern
A Deep Dive

Karter Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Carter, Karson, Kartor, Kartyr, Kartero, Kartere

Common Nicknames

Kartie, Kary, Art, Kay-Kay, Karto

Diminutives

Kart, Kary, Arty, Kay, Kato, K

Famous People

  • Karter Zaher
    (Canadian-Lebanese Musician)
  • Karter Jones
    (American Football Player)
  • Karter Boutros
    (Canadian Actor)
  • Karter Smith
    (British Chef)
  • Karter McGraw
    (American Journalist)
  • Karter Walker
    (Australian Model)
  • Karter Ramsey
    (American Author)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Karter Jennings
    ("The Umbrella Academy," TV Series)
  • Karter
    ("Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," Film)
  • "Karter's Adventure"
    (Novel)
  • Karter
    ("Red Dead Redemption 2," Video Game)
  • Karter
    ("The Maze Runner," Film Series)
  • "Karter's Song"
    (Song)
  • Karter
    ("Fortnite," Video Game)

What Is the Meaning of Karter?

Karter signifies “transporter of goods” or “one who carts.” Individuals with this name are often seen as industrious and reliable, showcasing a strong sense of duty.

What Is the Origin of The Name Karter?

Karter originates from English, derived from the occupational surname for those who transported goods by cart. Its linguistic development can be traced back to the Old English word “craet,” which means “cart” or “wagon.”

Karter Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Karter in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2012021#2172022#2252023
Top 3 Rankings#1622020#1632019#1742017

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Karter

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023225
(-8 from 2022)
1590
(-148 from 2022)
0.08683
2022217
(-16 from 2021)
1738
(-180 from 2021)
0.09279
2021201
(-39 from 2020)
1918
(-422 from 2020)
0.10237
2020162
(+1 from 2019)
2340
(-81 from 2019)
0.12651
2019163
(+13 from 2018)
2421
(+185 from 2018)
0.12598
2018176
(-2 from 2017)
2236
(-50 from 2017)
0.11504
2017174
(+15 from 2016)
2286
(+163 from 2016)
0.11551
2016189
(-6 from 2015)
2123
(-163 from 2015)
0.10481
2015183
(+11 from 2014)
2286
(+170 from 2014)
0.11182
2014194
(+103 from 2013)
2116
(+937 from 2013)
0.10326
2013297
(+52 from 2012)
1179
(+293 from 2012)
0.05835
2012349
(+41 from 2011)
886
(+160 from 2011)
0.04366
2011390
(+53 from 2010)
726
(+122 from 2010)
0.03574
2010443
(+123 from 2009)
604
(+138 from 2009)
0.02940
2009566
(+102 from 2008)
466
(+104 from 2008)
0.02197
2008668
(+135 from 2007)
362
(+95 from 2007)
0.01660
2007803
(+41 from 2006)
267
(+28 from 2006)
0.01205
2006844
(+48 from 2005)
239
(+37 from 2005)
0.01090
2005892
(+210 from 2004)
202
(+59 from 2004)
0.00950
20041102
(+1 from 2003)
143
(+4 from 2003)
0.00677
20031103
(+212 from 2002)
139
(+38 from 2002)
0.00662
20021315
(-28 from 2001)
101
(-1 from 2001)
0.00489
20011287
(+561 from 2000)
102
(+45 from 2000)
0.00493
20001848
(+351 from 1999)
57
(+15 from 1999)
0.00273
19992199
(+452 from 1998)
42
(+11 from 1998)
0.00206
19982651
(-450 from 1997)
31
(-8 from 1997)
0.00153
19972201
(+637 from 1996)
39
(+13 from 1996)
0.00195
19962838
(+594 from 1995)
26
(+7 from 1995)
0.00130
19953432
(+1370 from 1994)
19
(+7 from 1994)
0.00094
19944802
(-575 from 1993)
12
(-2 from 1993)
0.00059
19934227
(-306 from 1992)
14
(-1 from 1992)
0.00068
19923921
(+4315 from 1991)
15
(+10 from 1991)
0.00071
19918236
(-2854 from 1990)
5
(-4 from 1990)
0.00024
19905382
(+1140 from 1985)
9
(+4 from 1985)
0.00042
19890
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0
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0.0000
19880
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0
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0.0000
19870
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0
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0.0000
19860
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19856522
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00026
19840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19830
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0
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0.0000
19820
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0
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0.0000
19810
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0
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0.0000
19800
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0
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0.0000
19790
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0
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0.0000
19780
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0
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0.0000
19770
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0
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0.0000
19760
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0.0000
19750
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0.0000
19740
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0.0000
19730
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0.0000
19720
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0.0000
19710
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19700
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0.0000
19690
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19680
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19670
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19660
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19650
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19640
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19630
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19620
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19600
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19590
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19580
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19570
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19560
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19550
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19540
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19530
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19520
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19510
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19500
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0.0000
19490
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19480
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0.0000
19470
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19460
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19450
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0.0000
19440
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19430
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19420
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19410
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19400
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19390
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19380
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19370
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19360
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19350
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19340
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19330
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19320
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19310
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0
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0.0000
19300
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0
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19290
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0
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0.0000
19280
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19270
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19260
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19250
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19240
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19230
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19220
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19210
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19200
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19190
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19180
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19170
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19160
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19150
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19140
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19130
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19120
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0
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19110
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19100
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19090
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19080
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19070
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19060
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19050
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19040
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19030
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19020
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19010
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19000
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18990
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18980
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18800
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American States Popularity Rankings for Karter

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2122021#2312022#2442023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#742021#1062022#812023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1892021#2242022#1682023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1782021#1932022#2342023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1212021#1542022#1242023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2362021#2372022#2912023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4092021#4942022#5372023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#612021#702022#802023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1532021#1942022#1652023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2112021#1962022#2352023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2312021#2072022#3162023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#852021#722022#1152023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#742021#712022#932023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1292021#1572022#1842023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1722021#1772022#2252023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1892021#1832022#1612023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#292021#552022#582023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1582021#2082022#1772023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1602021#1752022#1762023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1492021#1432022#1362023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2512021#3082022#3182023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1332021#1362022#2192023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3882021#2952022#3172023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1002021#1002022#1352023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2772021#2802022#2412023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5052021#3242022#4292023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6102021#5662022#4532023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4022020#4802021#7072023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3792021#2822022#3582023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2672021#2252022#2462023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5312021#4952022#6962023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1442020#2632021#2942023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3192019#1702020#2272022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2512021#1632022#3032023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5782021#5082022#5692023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2442021#2762022#2992023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4922021#4572022#3652023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1652021#1852022#2832023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1482021#2322022#1342023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2012021#2282022#2182023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2082020#2812021#2632022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1562015#1992017#1992020

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2192015#1822018#2452022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2572016#2202018#2172022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1952012#2342014#2452019

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4342015#3592020#4022021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2612013#3112014#2952017

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1342014#1882017#2292018

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1822019#1812020

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1312011#1332018

Popularity Rankings for Karter in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3242020#3282021#2712022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3642018#4062019#3032020

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3652019#3922020#3742021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5522021#5722022#4722023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#7102021#6302022#4992023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5062019#6232020#6952021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9802021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Karter a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Karter is used for both boys and girls, though it originally leaned towards boys because of its occupational roots. Nowadays, its neutral sound makes it a fitting choice for any child, regardless of gender.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Karter

Karter in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Karter Zaher (Musician, born 1991): A Canadian-Lebanese rapper and songwriter who creates music promoting social justice and cultural awareness.
  • Karter Jones (Athlete, born 1987): An American football player who played as a wide receiver in the NFL.
  • Karter Boutros (Actor, born 1993): A Canadian actor who has appeared in various television series and films.
  • Karter Smith (Chef, born 1985): A celebrated British chef recognized for his innovative culinary creations and appearances on cooking shows.
  • Karter McGraw (Journalist, born 1970): An American journalist and news anchor known for his in-depth reporting on major events.
  • Karter Walker (Model, born 1995): An Australian fashion model featured in numerous high-profile campaigns and runway shows.
  • Karter Ramsey (Author, born 1980): An American author famous for his mystery novels and engaging storytelling.
  • Karter Jennings ("The Umbrella Academy," 2019 TV Series): A young prodigy who has the power to manipulate time and space.
  • Karter ("Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," 2017 Film): A high school student who transforms into a character within the game.
  • "Karter's Adventure" (2015 Novel): A thrilling tale of a young explorer who discovers hidden treasures and ancient secrets.
  • Karter ("Red Dead Redemption 2," 2018 Video Game): A skilled gunslinger and member of a notorious gang in the Wild West.
  • Karter ("The Maze Runner," 2014 Film Series): A resourceful and brave character who helps navigate the dangerous mazes.
  • "Karter's Song" (2017 Song): A popular track that tells the story of a journey through life's ups and downs.
  • Karter ("Fortnite," 2017 Video Game): A customizable character skin in the globally popular battle royale game.
  • Karter Street (Gisborne, New Zealand): A residential street in the coastal city of Gisborne, located on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island.
  • Karter Lake (British Columbia, Canada): A small lake situated in the scenic wilderness of British Columbia, Canada.
  • Karter Park (California, USA): A community park located in a suburban neighborhood in California, offering various recreational facilities.
  • Karter Bay (Victoria, Australia): A coastal bay in the state of Victoria, known for its picturesque views and marine activities.
  • Karter River (Ontario, Canada): A river flowing through the province of Ontario, contributing to the local watershed and ecosystem.
  • Karter Hill (Texas, USA): A hill located in the state of Texas, offering hiking trails and scenic vistas.
  • Karter Island (Scotland, UK): A small, uninhabited island off the coast of Scotland, featuring rugged landscapes and wildlife habitats.

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