Carlisle

Meaning

A person from Carlisle, a city in northern England near the Scottish border.

Etymology

Carlisle derives from the place name in Cumbria, England, which comes from Old English and Cumbric elements meaning 'fort of the men' or 'Luguvalium' in Latin. The name became established as a surname among those from or connected to the region.

About the Name Carlisle

Carlisle is traditionally a place name and surname with Scottish and English heritage. It has occasionally been used as a given name, particularly in families with connections to the historic border region.

Notable Bearers