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Origin: British

Meaning: Of Carlyle; fort at Luguvalium

Carlile is an English name with origins as a habitational surname meaning "fort at Luguvalium," the old English name for the city of Carlisle. An alternative spelling of the name Carlyle, more commonly spelled Carlisle, Carlile is a beautifully melodious boy's name. Fans of the box office hit Twilight will recognize the name as that of the leader of the Cullen clan, Carlisle, who is known to make sacrifices for his family and shows up as a strong leader.