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Carla

Pronunciation: KAHR-lə (key)

Origin of the name Carla:

A feminine form of Carl and Charles, both of which are derived from the Old English ceorl (man, freeman, peasant). Var: Karla. Pet: Carley, Carli, Carly, Karley, Karli, Karly.

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This is my name, I like it because it isn't very common, and because I'm named after my dear and wonderful father, Carlos. But the tyranny of the "K" has altered my quality of life. The past fifteen years, whenever I give my name for paperwork purposes, I have to say "Carla with a C." Drives me nuts.

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Carly

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Carla Bruni (model, singer, French first lady)
Carla Gugino (actor, Spy Kids movies, Sin City)
Carla Morrison (singer)

Carla in song, story & screen: | Edit

Carla was the waitress in the t.v. show Cheers.
Carla Espinosa, nurse from Scrubs.
Carla was the Draper household maid in Mad Men.

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