Earla
Old English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Earla
The name 'Earla' is a feminine given name meaning "noblewoman" or "princess," derived from the Old English word *eorl* (meaning "nobleman" or "warrior") combined with the feminine suffix *-a*.
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Etymology
The name 'Earla' is a feminine given name meaning "noblewoman" or "princess," derived from the Old English word *eorl* (meaning "nobleman" or "warrior") combined with the feminine suffix *-a*. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and has no notable historical prominence, appearing rarely as a variant of the more common name "Earl" or "Earline."
Earla currently ranks #4,802 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1949.
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