Carla Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carla Name at a Glance

Name	Carla
Meaning	Feminine form of Carl: Variant of the Germanic form of Charles, meaning: a man.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Carla Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carla means “Feminine form of Carl: Variant of the Germanic form of Charles, meaning: a man”. 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.

Carla Name Origin

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

Is Carla a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Carla

When considering Carla for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.