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.

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Caryl Bagot, 6th Baron Bagot Caryl Ernest Bagot, 6th Baron Bagot (9 March 1877 – 5 August 1961), was the son of Rev. Lewis Richard Charles Bagot (1846–1922) Vicar of Stanton Lacy, Shropshire. He succeeded to the Barony of Bagot's Bromley and the Baronetcy of Blithfiel ...

(1877–1961), Irish Guards officer *

Caryl Brahms Doris Caroline Abrahams (8 December 1901 – 5 December 1982), commonly known by the pseudonym Caryl Brahms, was an English critic, novelist, and journalist specialising in the theatre and ballet. She also wrote film, radio and television scripts ...

(1901-1982), pseudonym of English writer Doris Caroline Abrahams (1901–1982) *

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 counts a ...

(1921–1960), convicted robber and rapist *

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 * Caryl Parry Jones (born 1958), Welsh singer *

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 *

Caryl Parker Haskins Caryl Parker Haskins (1908–2001) was an American scientist, author, inventor, philanthropist, governmental adviser and pioneering entomologist in the study of ant biology. Along with Franklin S. Cooper, he founded the Haskins Laboratories, ...

(1908–2001), American scientist, author, inventor and philanthropist *

Caryl Phillips Caryl Phillips (born 13 March 1958) is a Kittitian-British novelist, playwright and essayist. Best known for his novels (for which he has won multiple awards), Phillips is often described as a Black Atlantic writer, since much of his fictional ...

(born 1958), Kittitian-British writer * Caryl Righetti (born 1984), Swiss footballer *

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 Thomas ...

(born 1986), Welsh rugby union player

Surname

* Joseph Caryl (1602-1673), English theologian * Ronnie Caryl (born 1953), English guitarist

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