# Carls

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. A diminutive of the female given name Carly or several of its alternative forms.

## Etymology
Shortening of Carly + -s (hypocoristic suffix).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/carls