carroll

Car-roll · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A surname of Irish origin.

  2. 2.

    Sometimes used as a given name for both males and females.

Related words

See also: carol, caroline

Etymology

Anglicized form of Irish "O Cearbhaill" meaning descendant of Cearbhall, a personal name from "cearbh" meaning "hacking" and possibly referring to a fierce warrior. The name became common in Ireland and spread to other English-speaking countries.