Origin: French suffix -ier
Cartier has 3 different meanings across 2 categories:
French explorer who explored the St. Lawrence river and laid claim to the region for France (1491-1557)
"Jean Cartier was a French explorer who sailed up the St. Lawrence River and claimed that territory for France during the 16th century."
comparative form of carty: more carty
"After years of living a simple life, he seemed much more carty than before."
"The cartier watch on his wrist made him look very wealthy at the party."
A surname.
"The Cartier family has owned the famous jewelry brand since 1847."
This rural municipality takes its name from the Canadian politician George-Étienne Cartier. The town was likely established or renamed in his honor during his lifetime, which spanned from 1814 to 1873.