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Carl

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

Origin: English; Teutonic; Old German

Gender: Unisex

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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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