Carla Name Meaning & Origin
Carla
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.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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- Comments and insights on the name Carla
Carla and Clara are anagrams of each other; they contain the same letters.
Well duh no way Sherlock
- Personal experiences with the name Carla
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.
This was my sisters name before she passed away at the age of 3 1/2. It suited her well and was a lovely kids name which I think would have grown up nicely along with her had she had the chance to do so.
- Nicknames for Carla
Carrie
Arla
Carly
Carola
Carlota
Carlita
Cucaracha
Caca
Beanie
Moose- Meanings and history of the name Carla
The name Carla was made when the world was born. There were many dinosaurs named Carla for that reason, yet as the dinosaurs died the name carla didnt as the name still lives in todah for everyone to admire. Thats why most people that you knlw named carla are so strong and jndependent. Because they didnt die
- Famous real-life people named Carla
Carla Bruni (model, singer, French first lady)
Carla Gugino (actor, Spy Kids movies, Sin City)
Carla Morrison (singer)
Carlita Carola Cucaracha Beanie Moose (pharmacist, square box seller, selfie maker machine creator)we owe her the world- Carla in song, story & screen
Carla was the waitress in the t.v. show Cheers.
Carla Espinosa, nurse from Scrubs.
Carla Jaeger, mother of Eren Jaeger, the main protagonist in the anime Attack On Titan
Carla was the Draper household maid in Mad Men.
Carlita Moose was Barack Obamas best friend. She also ate sushi