Kalle

Kalle is a Scandinavian and Finnish diminutive of Karl, which derives from the Old Germanic element karl, meaning "man" or "free man." It is most commonly used in Sweden, Finland, and Estonia as an independent given name as well as a familiar form. The name shares its ultimate root with the widespread European forms Charles, Carl, and Karel. In Sweden it is particularly associated with the beloved cartoon character Kalle Anka, the Swedish name for Donald Duck, giving it a cheerful, folksy cultural resonance.