The meaning of Carla is 'free man'. It is a feminine variant of the names Karl, Carlos, and Charles. The name originates from the Italian word 'ceorl'.

Famous people with this name include the French singer Carla, the Filipina actress Carla Appellant, and the Canadian politician Carla Beck. The name also belongs to the American choreographer, writer and editor Carla Blank, the American jazz composer Carla Bley, and the Olympic basketball player Carla Boyd. Other notable figures with the name Carla include the jazz vocalist Carla Cook, the American chef Carla Hall, and the Austrian cyclist Carla Ryan.

GenderCarla is most often associated with the gender: female.

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