German form of CHARLES. Two noteworthy bearers of the name were the German mathematician Carl Gauss, who made contributions to number theory and algebra as well as physics and astronomy, and the Swiss psychologist Carl Jung, who founded analytical psychology. It was imported to America in the 19th century by German immigrants.
Usage: Danish, English, German, Norwegian, Swedish
Famous People: Carl Linnaeuswiki (Biologist, 1707, Sweden), Carl Friedrich Gausswiki (Mathematician, 1777, Germany), Carl Jungwiki (Psychologist, 1875, Switzerland), Carl XVI Gustaf of Swedenwiki (Politician, 1946, Sweden), Carl Saganwiki (Astronomer, 1934, United States), Carl Lewiswiki (Athlete, 1961, United States), Carl Spittelerwiki (Writer, 1845, Switzerland), Carl David Andersonwiki (Physicist, 1905, United States), Carl Maria von Weberwiki (Composer, 1786, Germany), Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheimwiki (Politician, 1867, Finland)