Cartter is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
Surname David Kellogg Cartter (1812–1887), American diplomat, federal judge and U.S. Representative from Ohio Harley High Cartter (1810–1874), American jurist
Given name Thomas Cartter Lupton (1899–1977), American heir and businessman Zeboim Cartter Patten (1840–1925), American industrialist, capitalist and American Civil War captain
See also Carter (name)