Carnell - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Carnell \c(a)-rne-

is pronounced kar-NEL. It is of English origin, and its meaning is "defender of the castle". Carne (karn) is a Welsh variant of the English surname Cairn, meaning a landmark or memorial made of piled-up stones.

Carnell has 2 variant forms: Carne and Carnelle.

Baby names that sound like Carnell are Cornell, Cornel, Cornall and Kornell.

Carnell is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#10117 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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