Carter is a common English name and can be a given name or surname. The name is derived from the occupation carter, a person who carries things in a cart.

Carter may refer to:

People

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Last name Carter

• Aaron Carter (1987–), American pop singer, twin brother of Angel Carter
• Allister Carter, an English professional snooker player
• Alvin Pleasant Delaney Carter, same as A. P. Carter
• Amon G. Carter, Sr. (1879–1955), publisher of the newspaper Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Amy Carter (1967–), American youngest child of former U.S. president Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter
• Andre Carter (1979–), American professional football player
• Angel Carter (1987–), American fashion model, twin sister of Aaron Carter
• Angela Carter (1940–1992), English novelist and journalist
• Anne Hill Carter, (1773–1829), American, mother of Confederate General Robert E. Lee
• Anson Carter (1974–), Canadian professional ice hockey player
• Anthony Carter NBA player, currently with the Minnesota Timberwolves
• A. P. Carter (1891–1960), American country music musician, founder of the Carter Family musical group
• Asa Earl Carter (1925–1979), American speechwriter to Governor George Wallace of Alabama, novelist under the pseudonym Forrest Carter
• Ashton Carter (contemporary), American professor at Harvard University
• Benny Carter (1907–2003) American jazz musician
• Betty Carter (1930–1998), American jazz singer
• Billy Carter (1937–1988), American younger brother of U.S. President Jimmy Carter
• Bo Carter (dates unknown), American blues musician
• Bob Carter (contemporary), father of Nick Carter, Aaron Carter, and Angel Carter
• Brad Carter (contemporary), founder of Phone Losers of America
• Brandon Carter (1942–) theoretical physicist, noted for work on the properties of black holes
• Bunchy Carter (^*–1969), American activist in the Black Panther Party
• Bunny Carter (contemporary), American illustrator
• Carlene Carter (1955–) American country singer, daughter of June Carter Cash
• Charles Joseph Carter, also known as "Carter the Great" (1874–1936), American stage magician
• Charles Newell Carter (1967–), American politician from North Carolina
• Chris Carter (1956–), American screenwriter and producer: The X-Files
• Chris Carter (contemporary), New Zealand politician and a member of Cabinet
• Clarence Carter (1936–), American singer and musician
• Cris Carter (1965–) American professional football player
• Dale Carter (1969–) American professional football player
• Daniel Carter (contemporary), American free jazz saxophone, flute, clarinet, and trumpet player
• Daniel Carter, (1982–), New Zealand rugby union player
• Darren Carter (1983–), English football player
• Dave Carter (1952–2002), American folk singer and songwriter
• David Carter (1952–), New Zealand politician, member of the National Party
• Deana Carter (1966–), American singer-songwriter of country music
• Desmond Keith Carter (1967–2002), American who was executed in North Carolina for a 1992 murder
• Dixie Carter (1939–), American actress
• Don Carter (dates unknown), founder and former owner of the Dallas Mavericks
• Duane Carter (contemporary), American Formula One driver in the Indianapolis 500
• Dudley C. Carter (1891–1991), Canadian-American woodcarver whose work was influenced by First Nations people in British Columbia
• E. Graydon Carter (contemporary), Canadian-born editor of Vanity Fair, co-founder of Spy
• Elizabeth Carter (1717–1806), British writer
• Elliott Carter (1908–), American classical music composer
• Evelyn John Webb-Carter Colonel of The Regiment of The Duke of Wellington's Regiment West Riding)
• Frances Ann Tasker Carter (1738-1787), wife of Robert Carter, wealthy Virginia plantation owner. (see article)
• Forrest Carter, pseudonym of Asa Earl Carter
• Fred Carter (1945–), American former professional basketball player
• Frederick Bowker Terrington Carter (1819–1900), Canadian premier of Newfoundland 1865–1869
• Gary Carter (1954–), nicknamed "The Kid", American professional baseball player
• Gentleman Jim Carter (contemporary), American radio disc jockey in the 1970s and 1980s
• George R. Carter, American politician, territorial governor of Hawaii 1903–1907
• Gerald Emmett Cardinal Carter (1912–2003), Canadian Archbishop of Toronto
• Glenn Carter (contemporary), English actor and singer, and songwriter
• Gloria Carter, same as Gloria Carter Spann, motorcyclist and sister of Jimmy Carter
• Hamish Carter (1971–), New Zealand triathlete
• Hazel Carter (dates unknown) American who stowed away on a ship to France during World War I to be with her husband
• Helena Bonham Carter (1966–), British actress
• Herbert Augustine Carter (^*–1916), English recipient of the Victoria Cross
• Hodding Carter II (1907–1972), American journalist and author
• Hodding Carter III (contemporary), American White House aide to President Jimmy Carter, son of Hodding Carter II
• Howard Carter (1874–1939), English archaeologist and Egyptologist
• James Carter (1969–), American jazz musician
• Jane Carter (contemporary), mother of Nick Carter, Aaron Carter, and Angel Carter
• Jason Carter (1960–), British actor
• Jenny Carter (1931–), Canadian politician, former cabinet minister
• Jerome Carter (1963–), American High Jumper, former Co-American Record Holder, 1988
• Jimmy Carter (1924–), American politician, 39th President of the United States 1977–1981
• Jimmy Carter (1923–1994), world lightweight boxing champion
• Joanne Carter (1980–), Australian figure skating Olympian
• Joe Carter (1960–), American professional baseball player
• Joey Carter (1993–), author of many short stories
• John Carter (contemporary), American politician, representative from Texas
• John Carter (1928–1991), American jazz musician
• John Carter (1950–) New Zealand politician, member of the National Party
• Johnny Carter (1947–), American gospel singer and record producer
• Ken Carter (contemporary), American former high school basketball coach in Richmond, California
• Kevin Carter (1961–1994), South African photojournalist
• Lance Carter (1974–), American professional baseball player
• Leslie Carter (contemporary), American pop singer
• Leslie Carter (aka Fruitbat) (contemporary), British indie musician
• Lillian Carter (1898–1983), known as "Miss Lillian", mother of American President Jimmy Carter
• Lin Carter (1930–1988), American science fiction/fantasy author and editor
• Lynda Carter (1951–), American actress: Wonder Woman
• Martin Carter (1927–1997) Guyanese Poet
• Matt Carter (contemporary), English General Secretary of the Labour Party
• Matthew Carter (1937–) American designer of digital fonts
• Maybelle Carter (1909–1978), American country music musician
• Nell Carter (1948–2003), American singer and actress
• Nelson Victor Carter (^*–1916), English recipient of the Victoria Cross
• Nickolas Gene Carter (1980–), American pop singer, brother of Angel Carter and Aaron Carter
• Nick Carter Nicholas John Carter (1962–), quick witted British radio presenter (Radio Caroline)
• Nina Carter (1951–), British topless model
• Peter Carter-Ruck (1914–2003), English lawyer specializing in libel cases
• Quincy Carter (1977–), American professional football player
• Raich Carter (1913–1994), English footballer
• Ralph Carter (1961–), American actor
• Robert Carter (1727–1804), American plantation owner and one of the founding fathers of the United States
• Robert Carter (1955–), English novelist
• Ron Carter (1937–), American jazz bassist
• Rosalynn Carter (1927–) American former First Lady of the United States, wife of Jimmy Carter
• Rubin "Hurricane" Carter (1937–), American boxer 1961–1966
• Ruth Carter, same as Ruth Carter Stapleton
• Sara Carter (1898–1979), American country music musician
• Shawn Carter, Rapper known as Jay-Z
• Shayne Carter (1964–), New Zealand rock singer
• Sonny Carter (1947–1991), American astronaut
• Stacy Carter (1971–), known as Miss Kitty or The Kat, American professional wrestler
• Stephen L. Carter (1954–), American law professor, legal- and social-policy writer, columnist, and novelist
• Sydney Carter (1915–2004), English poet and songwriter: "Lord of the Dance"
• Thomas Carter (contemporary), American film director: Swing Kids, Save the Last Dance, Coach Carter
• Thomas "Tom" F. Carter (contemporary), American inventor of the Carterfone
• Vince Carter (1977–), American professional basketball player
• Wilf Carter (1904–1996), also known as Montana Slim, Canadian-American country music singer and yodeler

First Name Carter

• Carter Beauford (1957–), American drummer and founding member of the Dave Matthews Band
• Carter Braxton (1736–1797), American signer of the Declaration of Independence, representative of Virginia
• Carter Burwell (1955–) American composer of film soundtracks
• Carter G. Woodson (1875–1950), American historian, author, journalist, founder of Black History Month
• Carter Glass (1858–1946), American politician from Virginia
• Carter Harrison, Sr. (1825–1893), mayor of Chicago 1879–1893, assassinated
• Carter Harrison, Jr. (1860–1953), mayor of Chicago 1897–1915
• Carter Bassett Harrison (c.1756–1808), American politician from Virginia, brother of U.S. President William Henry Harrison
• Carter Stanley (1925–1966), American bluegrass musician, one of The Stanley Brother
• Carter Lee Scott (1964–1999), American rockabilly musician, most recently of Carter Lee and the Hired Guns.

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Is wondering why all off a sudden Carter can't entertain himself for more than 1-2 minutes
bstroup (Brooke Stroup) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:10:54 -0000
Is wondering why all off a sudden Carter can't entertain himself for more than 1-2 minutes
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@ForTeachersOnly former President Jimmy Carter was a peanut farmer, before he was president of the United States.
mzspb (StephaniaB.) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:09:57 -0000
@ForTeachersOnly former President Jimmy Carter was a peanut farmer, before he was president of the United States.
@MSRstudios pardon me professor Carter. I will change that now.
VS1 (VS) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:09:24 -0000
@MSRstudios pardon me professor Carter. I will change that now.
weezys @ the awards wit ms.carter naw not his date Im talkin bout his daughter now thats stuntin lik ya daddy-@myfabolouslife voice
MsReedDollaz (Mrs. Reed Dollaz) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:07:53 -0000
weezys @ the awards wit ms.carter naw not his date Im talkin bout his daughter now thats stuntin lik ya daddy-@myfabolouslife voice
@ForTeachersOnly Jimmy Carter
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@ForTeachersOnly Jimmy Carter

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