Carlisle Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carlisle Name at a Glance

Name	Carlisle
Meaning	From the protected tower; from the walled city. Also a place name in Britain.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Carlisle Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carlisle means “From the protected tower; from the walled city. Also a place name in Britain”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Carlisle Name Origin

Our database records Carlisle under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Carlisle a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Carlisle is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Carlisle

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