In Norse mythology, the son of the giant who ruled the wind and air; in modern America, recalls a 1970s girl's nickname name, à la Carrie and Keri.

A name with Old Norse roots that at one time existed alongside the name Kárr, although Kári is the dominant form today. In recent years, it's been common in Iceland and the Faroe Islands.

Kåre was a common name in Norway in the early 20th century — today it's associated with the grandfather generation.

A forgotten Old Norse name that today exists in the form of Kári.

The Swedish name for the curly mint variety, as well as a literary name. Astrid Lindgren used Krusmynta as a middle name for her iconic character Pippi Longstocking — full name Pippilotta Viktualia Rullgardina Krusmynta Efraimsdotter Långstrump.