Carla

Carla is the feminine form of Carlo, itself the Italian and Spanish equivalent of Charles, which derives from the Germanic element karl, meaning man or free man. The name spread widely across Romance-language cultures and into English and German use as feminine forms of Charles became fashionable in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Notable bearers include Carla Bruni, the Italian-French singer and former First Lady of France. Related forms include Karla, Carly, Carolina, and Carlotta.