As Carter you are rather serious-minded, responsible, and stable. However, you tend to lack confidence and to be uncertain of yourself at times. This name also gives you a love of home and family, and as a parent you would likely be fair and understanding. You have the gift of tact and diplomacy, and possess a charming, easy-going nature which endears you to others. You require encouragement and support from others to carry out a task or responsibility. If left on your own, you tend to procrastinate and to avoid facing issues. You remember the thoughtful little expressions of affection and appreciation that mean so much to others, and you have the ability to create a warm and loving environment. You have a sincere desire to understand the heart and mind of your fellow man, and could be very effective in a career or in volunteer work where you are handling people and in some way serving in a humanitarian way. However, you tend to put things off and avoid facing issues because of a lack of confidence and uncertainty. You often need encouragement from someone before you can come to a decision.