Caryl is both a
unisex given name
A unisex name (also known as an epicene name, a gender-neutral name or an androgynous name) is a given name that is not gender-specific. Unisex names are common in the English-speaking world, especially in the United States. By contrast, some c ...
and
surname
In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community.
Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...
. As a given name, it is an alternate form of
Carol that is common for women and
Carroll that is uncommon for men. It is also an uncommon surname.
Given name
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Caryl Bagot, 6th Baron Bagot (1877–1961), Irish Guards officer
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Caryl Brahms (1901-1982), pseudonym of English writer Doris Caroline Abrahams (1901–1982)
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Caryl Chessman
Caryl Whittier Chessman (May 27, 1921 – May 2, 1960) was a convicted robber, kidnapper and serial rapist who was sentenced to death for a series of crimes committed in January 1948 in the Los Angeles area. Chessman was charged with 17 coun ...
(1921–1960), convicted robber and rapist
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Caryl Churchill
Caryl Lesley Churchill (born 3 September 1938) is a British playwright known for dramatising the abuses of power, for her use of non- naturalistic techniques, and for her exploration of sexual politics and feminist themes. (born 1938), English playwright
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Caryl Parry Jones (born 1958), Welsh singer
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Caryl Kristensen
Caryl J. Kristensen (maiden name, née McKellogg; born November 23, 1960) is an American businessperson and former comedian who was one-half of the comedy troupe The Mommies (comedy duo), The Mommies. The duo had a half-hour Situation comedy, ...
(born 1960), American comedian, sitcom actor and daytime talk show host
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Caryl Parker Haskins (1908–2001), American scientist, author, inventor and philanthropist
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Caryl Phillips (born 1958), Kittitian-British writer
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Caryl Righetti (born 1984), Swiss footballer
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Caryl Thomas
Caryl Thomas (born 19 February 1986) is a Welsh Rugby Union player. She plays loosehead prop for Bristol Bears and Wales, and fullback for Worcester Warriors. She represented Wales at the 2021 Women's Six Nations Championship.
Club career
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(born 1986), Welsh rugby union player
Surname
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Joseph Caryl (1602-1673), English theologian
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Ronnie Caryl (born 1953), English guitarist
See also
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Caral
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Carel
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Carell
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Caril
Caril Ann Fugate (born July 30, 1943) is the youngest female in United States history to have been tried and convicted of first-degree murder. She was the adolescent girlfriend of spree killer Charles Starkweather, being just 14 years old whe ...
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Carol (disambiguation)
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Caroll
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Caryll
Notes
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Unisex given names
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