Carl

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The English, German, and Scandinavian form of Charles. Has gradually declined in use over the past 150 years. Popular in Denmark, Malta, and Sweden. Karl is preferred in Norway. , Strong, Manly

Popularity: Boys Ranked #571 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: English; Teutonic; Old German
Gender: Unisex
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Variations: Carla +; Carlota +; + Add a Variation
Alternative Spellings: Carel +; Carle +; Karel +; Karl +; Karle +; + Add an Alternative
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Personality: KIND HEARTED; INDEPENDENT; + Add a Personality Trait
Famous Carls: Carl Hilding "Doc" Severinsen (orchestra leader); Carl Jung (Swiss psychologist); Carl Reiner (actor/comedian); Carl Lewis (Olympic medalist); Carl Eller (Football Hall of Famer); Carl Bernstein (journalist); Carl Sagan (astronomer); Carl Sandburg (poet, historian, novelist); + Add a Famous Carl
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