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BoyPronounced American English /kɑɹ.ˈlaɪl/; British English /kɑː.ˈlaɪl/English language family

Carlyle

This name is a variant of Carlisle.

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Carlyle is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /kɑɹ.ˈlaɪl/; British English /kɑː.ˈlaɪl/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /kɑɹ.ˈlaɪl/; British English /kɑː.ˈlaɪl/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name is a variant of Carlisle.

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Usage: english

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