A feminine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'free woman' or 'strong woman'.
Feminine form of Carl/Charles, from Germanic 'karl' meaning free man or peasant, as opposed to a serf. The name evolved from Old High German, with the feminine form emphasizing independence and strength in medieval contexts.
The name Carla shares its root with 'churl' - but while 'churl' developed negative connotations of rudeness, 'Carla' maintained the positive sense of a free, independent person. It became particularly popular in Romance language countries before spreading globally.
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