Carter

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Contents

1 People
1.1 Last name Carter
1.2 First Name Carter
1.3 Middle Name Carter
2 Fictional people
3 Musical groups
4 Towns in the USA
5 Counties in the USA
6 Other

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

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.

Middle Name Carter

Anne Hill Carter Lee, same as Anne Hill Carter
Daniel Carter Beard, (1850–1941), American illustrator and naturalist, one of the founders of Boy Scouts of America
Gail Carter Lott, British ornithologist
Gloria Carter Spann (1926–1990), American, sister of U.S. President Jimmy Carter
Henry Carter Stuart (1855–1933), American politician, governor of Virginia 1914–1918
John Carter Abbott (1825–1881), American politician, senator from North Carolina 1868–1871
June Carter Cash (1929–2003), American country music singer, member of the Carter Family, wife of Johnny Cash
Ruth Carter Stapleton (1929–1983), American Christian evangelist, sister of U.S. President Jimmy Carter
Lindsay Carter Warren (1889–1976), American politician, U.S. Congressman from North Carolina 1925–1940
Samuel Carter Hall (1800–1889), English journalist
W. Carter Merbreier (1926–), American television host Captain Noah, Philadelphia

Fictional people

Carter J. Burke, character in the science-fiction film Aliens, Special Projects Director for Weyland-Yutani
Carter Hall, the Golden Age DC Comics super-hero Hawkman
Carter Grayson, character in the Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue TV series
Carter Haywood character on Spin City
Dr. John Truman Carter, medical doctor in the American television series ER.
Edison Carter, character in the science fiction television series Max Headroom.
Jacob Carter, character in the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1
John Carter of Mars, character in the Barsoom series of Edgar Rice Burroughs
John Carter, character from the American television series Little House on the Prairie
Nick Carter, popular fictional detective who first appeared in American dime novels in the 1890s
Randolph Carter, main character of many of H.P. Lovecraft's Dream-Cycle works
Samantha Carter, character in the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1, daughter of Jacob Carter, above
Zebediah J. "Zeb" Carter, main male protagonist in the Robert A. Heinlein novel The Number of the Beast
Zoe Carter (formerly Alex Carter) the transgendered main character of the webcomic Venus Envy

Musical groups

Carter Family, American country music group 1927–1943
Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer, American folk music duo 1999–2001
Carter USM, British indie band, 1988–1998

Towns in the USA

Carter, Chouteau County, Montana
Carter, Beckham County, Oklahoma
Carter, Uinta County, Wyoming
Carter Lake, Pottawattamie County, Iowa

Counties in the USA

Other

Amon G. Carter Stadium, open-air football stadium on the campus of Texas Christian University
Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, Catholic arts high school located in Toronto, Canada
Carter & Burgess, American consulting firm in engineering and architecture
Carter Center, American human rights organization, founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
Carter Doctrine, foreign policy statement by U.S. President Jimmy Carter
Carter-Finley Stadium, football stadium on the campus of North Carolina State University
Carter Hawley Hale Stores, American retailer in Southern California, defunct 1991
Carter (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) a cartoon character.
Get Carter, British crime film, 1971
Get Carter, 2000 remake of the 1971 film
Tha Carter, song
USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), United States Navy submarine
USS Carter Hall (LSD-3), United States Navy dock landing ship
USS Carter Hall (LSD-50), United States Navy dock landing ship

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