Carl-Gustaf
Germanic/Norse · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Carl-Gustaf
Carl-Gustaf combines two Germanic names: Carl derives from the Old Germanic "Karl," meaning "man" or "free man," while Gustaf comes from the Old Norse "Guðstafr," meaning "staff of the Goths" or "God's staff." The name is predominantly used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden, where it reflects Germanic and Norse heritage; it gained notable prominence through Swedish royalty, including King Gustaf VI Adolf and the current King Carl XVI Gustaf.
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Etymology
Carl-Gustaf combines two Germanic names: Carl derives from the Old Germanic "Karl," meaning "man" or "free man," while Gustaf comes from the Old Norse "Guðstafr," meaning "staff of the Goths" or "God's staff." The name is predominantly used in Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden, where it reflects Germanic and Norse heritage; it gained notable prominence through Swedish royalty, including King Gustaf VI Adolf and the current King Carl XVI Gustaf.
Carl-Gustaf currently ranks #1,453 in the United States as a boy's name.
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