US Popularity:5247
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:From the protected tower; Fort at Luguvalium
Carlysle is a gender-neutral name that finds its origins in ancient Brittania. The name derives from Carlisle, meaning “fort at Luguvalium,” a reference to the Roman name for the city of Carlisle in Cumbria, England. Carlisle was originally established in order to serve as a fort for Hadrian’s Wall. Carlysle, which means “from the protected tower,” evokes the iconic defensive Roman wall and will imbue baby with a similar legacy of strength and fortitude.

Carlysle Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1930
#7593
in 1930
- 1290
from 1917
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, p. 361

  • Behind the Name, Carlisle, April 2021

  • Surname DB, Carlisle

  • Behind the Name, Carlisle, October 2011

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