Carlyle is a unique unisex baby name, though it is more popular among boys. The name dates back to a town name in England that is also a surname. As of 2021, it is just over a top 7,000 option at rank 7,116.
Meaning of the name Carlyle:
English: from the walled city
Origin of the name Carlyle:
Carlyle is a variation of the original spelling, Carlisle. Carlisle was a surname for families from a city, also called Carlisle, in the north of England. The name did not become a first name option until more recently.
Symbolism of the name Carlyle:
Originally, it was called Luguvalium, meaning “stronghold of Lugus.” Eventually, it received the name “from the walled city” due to the Brythonic word, “ker.”
Style of the name Carlyle:
Traditional
Gender of the name Carlyle:
Carlyle is a unique unisex baby name.
Pronunciation of the name Carlyle:
kahr-LIEL
Number of syllables in the name Carlyle:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Carlyle:
Carlyle is a mature and formal baby name. It is serious and complex.
Alternative spellings for the name Carlyle:
- Carlisle
- Carlysle
- Carleil
- Carleil
- Carlile
- Carlille
Nicknames for the name Carlyle:
Popularity of the name Carlyle:
Carlyle was consistently a top 1,000 baby name option from 1907 to 1939. IT ranked highest in that timeframe in 1918 at rank 564. Carlyle did come back in 1944 at number 972 and in 1950 at number 919.
Related names for the name Carlyle:
Great middle names for Carlyle and their meanings:
- Emery (brave, powerful, ruler)
- Tobin (God is good)
- Bailey (bailiff)
- Walter (commander of the army)
- Keenan (little ancient one)
- Jaycee (healer)
- Webb (weaver)
- Sean (God is gracious)
Famous people with the name Carlyle:
Carlyles in popular culture:
There are no fictional characters with the baby name Carlyle.