Carl (name)

For persons with similar names, see Karl (given name) and Charles.
Carl
PronunciationUrban East Norwegian: [kɑːl] Swedish: [kɑːɭ]
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameOld Norse
Meaning"Free man"
Other names
Related namesKarl, Charles, Carlo, Carlos, Carolus, Carol

Carl is the English spelling of North Germanic masculine name meaning "free man". The name originates in Old Norse. It is the first name of many Kings of Sweden including Carl XVI Gustaf. It is a variant of the English Charles, and the Latin Carolus.

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