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The meaning and history of the name Carlisle.


CARLISLE: From the name of a city in northern England. The city was originally called by the Romans Luguvalium meaning "stronghold of LUGUS". Later the Brythonic element ker "fort" was appended to the name of the city.

Usage: English
Famous People: Belinda Carlislewiki (Singer, 1958, United States)