Carlisle Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Carlisle Name at a Glance

Name	Carlisle
Meaning	'King Richard The Second' Bishop of Carlisle.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Carlisle Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Carlisle means “'King Richard The Second' Bishop of Carlisle”. 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 Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean 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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