Carla

Germanic girl's name

Carla is a feminine given name, the Italian and Spanish form of Carla, derived from Carl or Charles.

It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century: Carla was the most popular girl in school.

The name carries no particular connotations beyond its European elegance.

name

Charlotte

Feminine name, Carolina city

SophiaGreek-derived feminine name
IsabellaSpanish royal name
OliviaFemale given name

Amelia · Elena · Maria · Carmen · Rosa · Clara · Lucia · Valentina · Gabriella · Daniela

Categories

Iberian NamesAna, Antonio, Carlos, Carmen, Diego
hurricaneshurricane, tropical cyclone, Andrew, Katrina, eyewall
Italian NamesAndrea, Angelo, Anna, Antonio, Beatrice

Opposites

gender of name

CarlaCarl

Germanic masculine name

Karl · Carlos · Carlo · Charles · Charlie

Phrases

Christmas carolFestive seasonal song
Carol Burnett
A Christmas CarolHoliday tale of transformation
carol singingPerforming festive songs together
carol singersSeasonal door-to-door performers
Carl Sagan

Family

Carol, Caroline, Carl

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G