| Pronunciation | Urban East Norwegian: [kɑːl] Swedish: [kɑːɭ] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Old Norse |
| Meaning | "Free man" |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Karl, Charles, Carlo, Carlos, Carolus, Carol |
Carl is a North Germanic masculine name meaning "free man". The name originates in Old Norse.[1] It is the first name of many Kings of Sweden including Carl XVI Gustaf. It is a variant of the English Charles, and the Latin Carolus.