Caryl

Caryl is an English given name that arose as a variant spelling of Carol, which itself derives from the Old French and Medieval Latin forms of the Germanic name Karl, rooted in a word meaning man or free man. The spelling with a y gives the name a more distinctive appearance while preserving the same pronunciation. It gained quiet use in the twentieth century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Related forms include Carol, Carole, Karyl, and the masculine Charles.