Carl
/kɑrl/
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Carl, of German origin, derives from the Old High German word 'karl', meaning 'strong' or 'courageous'. It has a long-standing history in European nobility and remains a classic, strong name in English-speaking countries. Carl evokes a sense of resilience and leadership.
Carl Zimmer
Author, Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea
Carl Yastrzemski
Baseball, Red Sox left-fielder, 3000 hits, 400 homers
Carl Wilson
Musician, Beach Boy
Carl E. Wieman
Physicist, Bose-Einstein Condensates
Carl Maria von Weber
Composer, Oberon
Carl Weathers
Actor, Action Jackson
Carl Ware
Business, Former Coca-Cola executive
Carl E. Vuono
Military, US Army Chief of Staff, 1987-91
Carl von Ossietzky
Activist, German pacifist, Nobel Prize recipient
Carl von Cosel
Criminal, Florida's favorite necrophile
Carl von Clausewitz
Military, On War
Carl W. Vogt
Attorney, Former Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski
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