Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɑɹ.laɪl/ [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links 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. Related NamesDetails VariantCarlyleGiven Name DescendantCarlisle(English) Categories cities, place names, structures, Virtua Tennis opponent characters